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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Should Be Banished to Middle Earth

PIECE OF SHIRE

The animated feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is a half-hearted, forgettable footnote that’s hard to imagine even the franchise’s most devoted fans enjoying.

Nick Schager | Published Dec 13, 2024

Sauron on ‘Rings of Power’ Is Officially TV’s Best Villain

CHARACTER STUDY

With “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 now in full flow, we’re enthralled with Charlie Vickers’ captivating, multi-dimensional breakout.

Jack Francis | Published Sep 11, 2024

This Is the Biggest Reason to Watch ‘Rings of Power’

DISPATCHES FROM MIDDLE-EARTH

As the second season of “Rings of Power” continues the show’s sluggish crawl, the best part of the series may be indicative of its biggest problem.

Geoffrey Bunting | Published Sep 05, 2024

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‘Rings of Power’ Is So Much Better Than ‘House of Dragon’

STUNNING

The most expensive show in TV history, the “Lord of the Rings” prequel has a major creative glow-up in Season 2. From storytelling to visuals, Middle Earth > Westeros.

Nick Schager | Published Aug 28, 2024

Cate Blanchett Says She Got Paid in ‘Sandwiches’ on ‘LOTR’

SHE ALSO KEPT THE ELF E

Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in the franchise that grossed $2.9 billion.

Clay Walker | Published Aug 08, 2024

I Love ‘Lord of the Rings.’ But Stop Making New Ones!

MY PRECIOUS!

A new trip to the Shire focused on Gollum was just announced. How many more lackluster TV series and follow-up films must we sit through before we let this beloved franchise rest?

Laura Bradley | Published May 09, 2024

Ringo Starr Says ‘Let It Be’ Had ‘No Real Joy’—Until Now

LONG AND WINDING ROAD

Starr, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg, and Giles Martin recall the fraught history of the band’s final film, which arrives on Disney+ this week in a newly restored format.

Jeff Slate | Published May 08, 2024
opinion

The Beatles Should Have Let ‘Now and Then’ Be

DON’T MAKE IT BAD

There’s a reason John Lennon never meant “Now and Then”—released this week alongside a short film and a Peter Jackson music video—to be a Beatles song.

Colin Fleming | Published Nov 03, 2023

Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’: The Story Behind Their Final Song

A LONG AND WINDING ROAD

“If [this] isn’t an important milestone in the history of modern music, then I don’t know what is,” Oliver Murray, director of “Now and Then: The Last Beatles Song,” tells us.

Jeff Slate | Published Nov 01, 2023

David Lynch and Robert Altman’s Poignant, Tragic Oscars Hug

THE OSCARS MOMENT I’LL NEVER FORGET

Robert Altman, Peter Jackson, David Lynch, and Ridley Scott were all nominated for the work of their careers. And then they lost Best Director to Ron Howard for “A Beautiful Mind.”

Nick Schager | Published Mar 11, 2023

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