Lord of the Rings Adaptations Podcast

Discussing episode 4 of season 2 of Rings of Power. Also discuss two new themes to examine throughout the podcast and another letter from Tolkien giving tips on how to adapt Lord of the Rings.

Discussing Season 2 episode 3 of the Rings of Power! We also read 2 letters of Tolkien’s in regards to adaptation for some insight from the author himself!

Back from a little break! This episode we jump straight back into our walkthrough of the Rings of Power series with episode 2 of season 2!

Discussing Rings of Power season 2 episode 1. Also talked a bit more about themes and briefly why all perspectives are important while analyzing adaptations.

Originally intended to be the start of analyzing Rings of Power Season 2, I instead take the time to remember the origin and purpose of the podcast. I also discuss how LOTRA will cover season 2 as a whole and why the focus is not speculation and opinion. I address why I like the unique approach and why I look positively at adaptations in general. Also more Elven Rings talk and some book reading.

Discussing the big picture of season 1 of the Rings of Power. Talking about pros and cons and the Themes of Tolkien that the show does well.

Discussing the Rings of Power season 1 finale.

Discussing episode 7 of season 1 of the Rings of Power.

Discussing the Rings of Power season 1 episode 6.

Discussing episode 4 of season 1 of Rings of Power.

Discussing Rings of Power episode 5.

Discussing Rings of Power Episode 3

Discussing episode 2 of the Rings of Power.

Tackling episode 1 of the Rings of Power. Discussing where the episode is faithful and where it strays.

Covering the Battle of Dagorlad, the Siege of Barad-dûr, Isildur taking the Ring, the Diaster of the Gladden Fields, and tracing the Ring to Bilbo.

Discussing The Dark Lord and the Ruling Ring and the Prologue of the film.

Discussing the beginning of Peter Jackson’s Fellowship of the Ring. Discuss the who, what, when, where and why of the Rings of Power.

A look at Part 2 of the Appendices of the LotR Bonus features: From Vision to Reality. Sourcing the information used in the show and discussing some aspects of the medium change. Mailbag looks at useful books for your first (or twentieth) deep dive into the legendarium.

Looking at the making of the LotR films and where to find more information on the books!

Continuing the discussion of what constitutes the “core of the original” so we can critique the adaptations as accurately as possible!

Discussing the “canons of narrative art” and the themes that make up the “core of the original”. Mailbag question answers if Balrogs really have wings.

Discussing Tom Shippey’s lecture about the adaptation process.

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