Of Saruman, the Jailor of Mordor

“We will have peace, when you and all your works have perished–and the works of your dark master to whom you would deliver us. You are a liar, Saruman, and a corrupter of Men’s hearts. You hold out your hand to me, and I perceive only a finger of the claw of Mordor. Cruel and […]

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Of Gandalf, the Grey Pilgrim

“Indeed, wherever there is trouble and strife and the Enemy is stirring there you will find Gandalf the Grey.” First appearing in The Hobbit (1937) and forever immortalized in his exceptional portrayal by actor Ian McKellen in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings the motion picture trilogy (2001-2003), Gandalf is one of the most […]

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Sensul Creației

O știre de senzație la BBC News În data de 7 decembrie a anului 2001, o micã notă – „Tolkien’s son denies rift” – publicată pe site-ul canalului media britanic BBC, atrăgea atenția tuturor celor interesați de ecranizarea lui Peter Jackson după trilogia Stăpânul inelelor. Era cu adevărat o știre senzațională. Pornind de la o […]

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