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Reviewing "Tolkien," w/ Dr. Holly Ordway and Laura Schmidt

May 17, 2019

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Deficiency in Tolkien's Life

4min

Barfing on Screen

6min

How to Externalize the Inner Workings of Imagination

2min

Tolkien's Friendship With Professor Wright

2min

The Beauty of Language

2min

The Missed Opportunities of Edith Brat

3min

The Power of Light and Shadow in the Lord of the Rings

2min

Tolkien's War Scenes

2min

10.

Gandalf and Aragorn and Faramir

2min

11.

The Mirror Motive in the Baron of Lutian Love Story

4min

12.

The Baron and Luthien Myth

6min

13.

Tolkien and the Great War

4min

The recently released “Tolkien” movie, starring Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins and directed by Dome Karukoski, is shining a light on J.R.R. Tolkien’s early life but does it offer an accurate picture? Dr. Holly Ordway and Laura Schmidt sit down with Crystal and David to offer their expert opinions on the film and discuss several missed opportunities. Their conclusion: Sometimes the truth about Tolkien’s life is more cinematic than the biopic.