Not surprised. I seen the cartoon Hobbit from the 70s and that's not bad, I did go to see the first LOTR but fell asleep and walked out anyway. Was REALLY boring. After an hour I just wanted out. Bored to tears.
Anyhoo, this may be heresay, but I tried reading the book waaay back and found it utterly boring and a chore. The hobbit book is good though.
I don't know why they cast a bloke with a 'bad guy' face as Elrond. Makes no sense to me. He looks like the least trustworthy person in the show so far, a show that heavily features 'travellers'
I think I might watch it just to see how it compares to Amazon's interpretation of Wheel Of Time. Now that was an absolute **** butchering. Everything any good from the novels they just tossed away to fit a woke narrative. I defended it at first but by the end even I had to admit it was appalling. The writers were supposed to be huge fans of the novels - it was like they'd given it a vague glimpse
I think I might watch it just to see how it compares to Amazon's interpretation of Wheel Of Time. Now that was an absolute **** butchering. Everything any good from the novels they just tossed away to fit a woke narrative. I defended it at first but by the end even I had to admit it was appalling. The writers were supposed to be huge fans of the novels - it was like they'd given it a vague glimpse
I don't know the Wheel of Time books, but the show was pretty poor.
I only know the basic Hobbit/LOTR stuff, not delving into the Silmarrilion or Unfinished Tales or anything else. The new show is better than Wheel of Time straight off the bat. It isn't a brilliant show, but it's better.
I did finish off watching the second episode of Rings of Power last night. I’ll be honest I can’t fully claim that it’s absolutely shite just yet as it’s really only getting started. But Elrond and Galadriel seem like the worst characters, and they’re supposed to be pretty much leading the show right now.
I’ll be honest the black characters even though they’ve literally just been shoehorned in there (Amazon pretty much admitted they were ticking the diversity boxes) are actually quite good. The Elf ranger seems like a really good strong character so far, and Disa the dwarven princess even though the previews, and hype shoved her in your face constantly has only had about 3 minutes on screen but struck me as quite a likable character very amusing. But Lenny Henry as a Hobbit with that bloody awful accent is bothering me something rotten.
I’m not too fussed about race swapped characters if the actors play the roles well, although since these are original characters technically they’re not actually race swapped at all, even if they do contradict the original writings.
I’m going to continue watching it, because so far even though it’s quite bad, there’s a lot to like as well. I should hope so as well considering Amazon have invested over a billion dollars into it. Rumour has it if this show bombs Amazon may have to stop making original content.
LOL, final gig by Chesterfields finest, The Bland, saw these nutters loads in the late 80s, even went to a party at their house once, first time i met Jools the dwarf (R.I.P)
Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
Yeah. That's the one. One of the first full length sci-fi movies from 1924. The sets and outfits are extraordinary. Nothing like it being seen to that point. Flash Gordon's style is based on it.
Now I get this weird image of mel torturing poor zx1 by forcing him to watch that video, mel manically laughing as zx1 is strapped to a chair, crying as he goes through his 20th or so viewing :((
... but the age difference would have been to big anyway, as I guess mel is at least 10 years older than zx1.
Now I get this weird image of mel torturing poor zx1 by forcing him to watch that video, mel manically laughing as zx1 is strapped to a chair, crying as he goes through his 20th or so viewing :((
... but the age difference would have been to big anyway, as I guess mel is at least 10 years older than zx1.
OI im not "that" old like Karingal tut
Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
Well, i'm 48. I'm sure Mel is probably about the same age :D
That video has the scariest house in Britain. Hard to believe it was directed by Godley and Creme who were with 10cc.
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Anyhoo, this may be heresay, but I tried reading the book waaay back and found it utterly boring and a chore. The hobbit book is good though.
Yup he's in there! :))
I only know the basic Hobbit/LOTR stuff, not delving into the Silmarrilion or Unfinished Tales or anything else. The new show is better than Wheel of Time straight off the bat. It isn't a brilliant show, but it's better.
Nah, I'm named after a silent Russian movie from the 1920s
I’ll be honest the black characters even though they’ve literally just been shoehorned in there (Amazon pretty much admitted they were ticking the diversity boxes) are actually quite good. The Elf ranger seems like a really good strong character so far, and Disa the dwarven princess even though the previews, and hype shoved her in your face constantly has only had about 3 minutes on screen but struck me as quite a likable character very amusing. But Lenny Henry as a Hobbit with that bloody awful accent is bothering me something rotten.
I’m not too fussed about race swapped characters if the actors play the roles well, although since these are original characters technically they’re not actually race swapped at all, even if they do contradict the original writings.
I’m going to continue watching it, because so far even though it’s quite bad, there’s a lot to like as well. I should hope so as well considering Amazon have invested over a billion dollars into it. Rumour has it if this show bombs Amazon may have to stop making original content.
I'm winding up for a black celebration one of these days. I swear it!
Wasteland would be my go to Mission song.
Cure - Killing an arab (unique 20 of another kind version)
Naut - Threads
The Cult - Heart of soul
Bauhaus - shes in parties
Love Thrill Kill Kult
Ælita - This?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aelita
Yeah! :)
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Bell ringing for an hour at noon tomorrow might get on my nerves though.
... but the age difference would have been to big anyway, as I guess mel is at least 10 years older than zx1.
That video has the scariest house in Britain. Hard to believe it was directed by Godley and Creme who were with 10cc.