Episode 21 - Lord of the Rings

An elf, a dwarf, and a hobbit sat down to make a “precious” podcast episode about Lord of the Rings. (36:30) Leading out with a tangent, the guys discuss the fastest growing sport in America (9:50). Is Pickleball more like ping pong, racquetball, or badminton? In a quick review of the classic 1957 flick Funny Face, Matt contests whether Hepburn can really pull off her character, simply because her face doesn’t quite fit the bill. (14:10) Tying the movie back to recent events, Matt discusses some scenes of the movie and how they relate to the #metoo movement. With a bit more commentary on Venom (24:00), Fantastic Beasts (the audiobook), and rumors of Henry Cavill’s departure as DC Comics’ Superman (29:00) the guys discuss the implications of changing a superhero and how important it is to maintain the integrity of an original character. Their discussions of character development carry into capturing the legendary nature of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. (36:30) Described as “the king with the healing hands”, fans of LOTR have drawn a parallel between Aragorn and Christ for years, but why? (43:15) From Sam’s pep talks to Gandalf’s gentle and powerful leadership, these are the “stories that stay with you”. Please leave us a review on iTunes: https://bit.ly/2SZFLmO We want to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/geeknerdtangent Instagram: instagram.com/geeknerdtangent Twitter: twitter.com/geeknerdtangent Voice/Text Line: 801-769-6668 (Please, let us know who you are and where you’re from in the message.)