Podcast appearances and mentions of Fran Walsh

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 99 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Cody Dericks to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). After making The Frighteners, Peter Jackson set out to make an epic, and had the blessing of the Hollywood studio system to do so. He spent a lot of his time trying to come up with an idea to remake the monster movie classic King Kong (more on that in a couple of weeks). After a failed attempt to get that project off the ground, he set off to make an action adventure film in the vein of The Lord of the Rings, and after a first draft, his partner Fran Walsh told Jackson that a lot of what he was writing basically was J.R.R Tolkien's trilogy of books. From that moment, Jackson decided to make his version of a collection of novels that were deemed unadaptable for the big screen, and in doing so, created one of the single most influential trilogies in cinema history. Ryan, Jay, and Cody break down their thoughts on the first entry into The Lord of the Rings saga, the behind the scenes drama leading up to making the film, re-casting what ifs, the earnestness of these films, the building and breaking apart of the fellowship, who is the character they relate to the most, and we finally find out after fifteen years of being agnostic to this trilogy if Jay now likes Lord of the Rings. You'll have to listen to find out. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h30m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lord of the Rings: The Tw Towers. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

In the second of five special episodes to celebrate this podcast's 300th episode, focused on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings, Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings was 18-years-old by the time Peter Jackson started considering making his own version in live action. Jackson and his partner Fran Walsh wanted to make something high fantasy, but kept coming back to Tolkien's stories.Acquiring the rights from Saul Zaentz took a while, and at the time Jackson was contracted to Miramax, so Harvey Weinstein took charge.With a planned two-film adaptation, filmed back-to-back, this The Lord of the Rings adaptation was worked on under Miramax. Then the budget started to balloon, but parent company Disney refused to help.Jackson was given an ultimatum by Weinstein - either reduce the number of films to one, continue with two on a heavily reduced budget, or abandon the project entirely and find another studio willing to take it on within four weeks.Jackson and his "fellowship" would choose their own quest to find a new studio, and they ended up at New Line Cinema, where something incredible happened... This episode is Part 1 of a three-part story, as well as Part 2 of a five-part group of episodes. You don't need to have listened to the previous episode, but it might help for context of the story as a whole to this point. I would love to hear your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [Part 2 of 5] !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and is also now nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Sade, Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and Aaron.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe -...

 to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 98 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Brian Tallerico, Managing Editor of RogerEbert.com, to discuss the next film in their Peter Jackson series, The Frighteners (1996). The critical success of Heavenly Creatures proved to put Jackson on the map, with Hollywood calling for him to start making bigger pictures. In writing a treatment in 1992 for an idea that would become The Frighteners, Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis viewed their idea as a chance to be a spin off to the television series Tales from the Crypt, centering on a small town private eye who can see and speak to the dead. In working with Jackson and Fran Walsh, Zemeckis liked the idea of the young director making the film, and thus became the last film he would make before the biggest project of his life. But is it good, is it successful, or is it a forgotten relic that doesn't make sense within Jackson's filmography. Ryan, Jay, and Brian debate where The Frighteners lands, the importance of Weta Digital, the career of Michael J. Fox, Jackson getting the movie filmed in New Zealand even though it takes place in America, and preview the start of the boys' journey to Middle Earth over the next couple of weeks. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h21m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Peter Jackson with a review of his next film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

The Fellowship of the Ring is a masterclass in how to creatively adapt a book while technically also skipping, say, 4 entire chapters without missing a beat. I am more amazed at what Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and the whole team pulled off. It rejuvenated J.R.R. Tolkien's work in a way that kept many of his important themes in it. We continue to analyze what made these movies so special and compare them to the books where we can. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Peter Jackson Directing Action (0:51) 3. A Shortcut to Mushrooms (8:32) 4. Ring Wraiths (17:11) 5. Bree (28:09) 6. Strider (49:14) 7. Weathertop (1:05:59) 8. Isengard (1:24:18) 9. Flight to the Ford (1:31:20) 10. Rivendell (1:57:28) 11. The Council of Elrond (2:27:35) 12. No Oath nor Bond is Laid (2:48:15) **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc

Kevin Wright, vice president of production and development at Marvel Studios, has left the media giant to pursue producing his own original tv and film ideas. Notably, Wright was an executive producer for the MCU streaming series Loki, which was actually his pitch to Kevin Feige and series star Tom Hiddleston. Wright originally started at Marvel as a development assistant. Happy Hunger Games! At least certainly for fans of the franchise as author Suzanne Collins announced a new installment in her Hunger Games saga called Sunrise on the Reaping, which will release March 18, 2025. The book is another prequel like The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Alongside this announcement, Lionsgate shared that a film adaptation of the new book is already greenlit and currently set to premiere on November 20, 2026. At a panel for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim at the Annecy Animation Festival, 20 minutes of the film was shown to the audience. The footage was applauded by the crowd and by Andy Serkis, who was running the panel. Serkis also revealed at the event that Miranda Otto, who played Eowyn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy will serve as the story's narrator and that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh were executive producers on the film, which hits theaters in December. Maybe franchise fever still exists! One would think so after seeing that Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's latest team up, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, crushed its opening weekend projections, opening at $104.6 million globally. The film punished Furiosa's opening with a 58% higher box office. Abbott Elementary actor Tyler James Williams asked Anthony Mackie about the challenges he faced transitioning Sam Wilson from films to television. Paraphrasing, Mackie said “Bringing Falcon to that series, there was so much time to fill. It's literally so much story and so much exposition and so much character that it's a daunting task. Luckily it was just a great experience with great leadership.” Legendary has tapped Grant Sputore to direct the next theatrical outing in the Monsterverse franchise following March's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Sputore most recently helmed the 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother. Kristen Stewart will make her TV series-starring debut in The Challenger, a limited series in which she'll play Sally Ride, the astronaut and physicist who became the first American woman to fly in space. Paul Giamatti has joined the cast of Paramount's Star Trek Starfleet Academy as a recurring guest star role and as the season's central villain. Set in the same era as The Acolyte, the next adult novel of Phase III of The High Republic from Star Wars releases on June 11. Stars of 1998's cult classic Practical Magic, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, are in talks to star in a sequel. Entertainment Weekly claims to confirm that Taylor Swift will not be appearing as Dazzler in July's Deadpool & Wolverine. Peacemaker Season 2 cast Picard actress Sol Rodiguez and The Office actor David Denman. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke announced that the show will end after its fifth season. The Yahya Abdul-Mateen II-led Wonder Man series is rumored to be 10 episodes long. The Frasier revival on Paramount+ has added two Frasier alumni to the cast. Dan Butler, who played Bulldog, and Edward Hibbert, who played Gil Chesterton on the original show, will return to guest star in season two of the revival series. Zack Snyder's director's cuts of both Rebel Moon films will be released on Netflix on August 2nd. The rated R cuts also received new titles which are Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness. Saturday Night Live actor Beck Bennett becomes the newest addition to the cast of James Gunn's Superman. Rumor has it Bennett will play a reporter of note in the movie. Last week Mikaela Hoover and Christopher McDonald were also added to the cast and will also play reporters in The Daily Planet newsroom.

Jonas och Tove håller hov i veckans podd, som innehåller vampyrspel, lite kdrama, Misha Collins och en hel del nyheter. Först ut i nyhetssvepet pratar vi strategiförändring på Square Enix, vars försäljning av Final Fantasy XVI och Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth inte levt upp till förväntningarna. Vi pratar även om att EA planerar att implementera annonser i sina spel, att Microsoft ska starta spelbutik för sina mobilspel och att National Museum of Play har utsett fem nya spel att ta plats i sin "World Video Games Hall of Fame". Vidare tar vi också upp att streamingjättarna Apple, Amazon och Netflix har lagt fram ett förslag på hur licenspengar ska betalas ut, att Sagan om Ringen: Maktens Ringar säsong 2 kommer i augusti, att Blade Runner blir tv-serie med bland andra Michelle Yeoh, likaså Tomb Raider kommer att komma som tv-serie, skriven av Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge, att Dune: Prophecy - prequel-tv-serien baserad på boken med samma namn - släpps till hösten på HBO MAX, och att det ryktas om att amerikanska The Office får en spinoff. Vi peppar också loss för säsong två av House of the Dragon som har premiär den 16 juni. Vi snackar bland annat även om att Edgar Write ska göra en remake av kultklassikern Barbarella (!), samt att det planeras två nya Sagan om Ringen-filmer som Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens och Fran Walsh är inblandade i. Efter lite mejl ger Tove sina intryck av Comic Con Stockholm Summer och i synnerhet av gästen Misha Collins (Castiel i Supernatural) Q&A. Jonas har också spelat det svenska vampyr-survival-actionrollspelet V Rising, som nu officiellt gått ur Early Access. Det blir även en Kdramakoll: Tove berättar om sitt tvååriga tittningsprojekt, melodramaserien Empress Ki. Tack & Förlåt, Puss Hej!

Miután a kis költségvetésű, tabukat nem ismerő horrorjaival hírnevet szerzett magának, de még azelőtt, hogy A Gyűrűk Ura-trilógiával lenyűgözte volna a világot, Peter Jackson készített egy filmet a szülőhazája, Új-Zéland egyik legnagyobb port kavart bűnesetéről. A Heavenly Creatures (Mennyei teremtmények) egy 1950-es évekbeli ügyet dolgoz fel, amelynek a főszereplője két tinédzser lány: a filmben őket a világhír előtti Kate Winslet és Melanie Lynskey játsszák.  Beszélünk Peter Jackson és a két fiatal főszereplő karrierjéről egyaránt, amelyet jelentős részben ennek a filmnek a nemzetközi sikere indított be. Milyen színészi kvalitásait látjuk Melanie Lynskey-nek visszaköszönni a későbbi szerepeiben (Last of Us, Yellowjackets, Egy különc srác feljegyzései, Egek ura), és mi tette sztárrá már akkor Kate Winsletet, aki később olyan filmekkel nyűgözött le bennünket, mint a Titanic vagy az Egy makulátlan elme örök ragyogása? Mik Peter Jackson becsípődései, milyen közös pontokat lehet felfedezni a Mennyei teremtmények és A Gyűrűk Ura látványvilága között? Hogyan integrálja Jackson és Fran Walsh forgatókönyve a főszereplő való életbeli naplóbejegyzéseit a narratívába? Mik azok a társadalmi nyomások és kihívások, amelyek a film a tragédia kiváltó okaként megjelöl? Hogyan merít el bennünket a kamaszok belső világában a film nyelvével Peter Jackson? Ha tetszett az adásunk, támogass bennünket a Vakfolt Extrával! Csatlakozz a Facebook-csoportunkhoz is! Mostantól Vakfolt logós pólót és egyéb kellékeket is szerezhetsz magadnak a webshopunkból! További linkek A Vakfolt podcast Facebook oldala A Vakfolt podcast az Instagramon A Vakfolt podcast a Twitteren Vakfolt címke a Letterboxdon A Vakfolt podcast a YouTube-on A Vakfolt podcast a YouTube Music-on A Vakfolt podcast a Spotify-on A Vakfolt podcast a Google podcasts oldalán A Vakfolt az Apple podcasts oldalán A főcímzenéért köszönet az Artur zenekarnak András az X-en: @gaines_ Péter az X-en: @freevo Emailen is elértek bennünket: ezitt@vakfoltpodcast.hu  

Twenty years ago this movie won Best Picture at the 76th Academy Awards. Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the epic high fantasy adventure film based on 1955's The Return if the King - the third The Lord of the Rings novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. Rob and Jason rewind the 2003 to conclude their review in the final chapter and sequel to 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the 'one ring', while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith.

A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. Directed by Peter Jackson Written by Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh @thedeadlightspod

Join Host Shane, Co-Host Russell, Dave, and Special Guest Clayton for this week's DQP Film Review as we conclude our Journey through Middle Earth, with 2003's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Extended Edition! Based on the novel by JRR Tokien, adapted for the screen by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson; Directed by Peter Jackson; Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban, and more! Join us on Patreon for just $1 per month, and you can help us continue to talk about movies! patreon.com/draftyQ Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Buy stuff for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/322RUIF15J9O0?ref_=wl_share

Join Host Shane, Co-Host Russell, and Dave for this week's DQP Film Review as we continue our Journey through Middle Earth, with 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition! Based on the novel by JRR Tokien, adapted for the screen by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Steven Sinclair, and Peter Jackson; Directed by Peter Jackson; Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban, and more! Join us on Patreon for just $1 per month, and you can help us continue to talk about movies! patreon.com/draftyQ Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Buy stuff for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/322RUIF15J9O0?ref_=wl_share

Join Host Shane, Co-Host Russell, Dave, and special guest Clayton for this week's DQP Film Review as we continue our Journey through Middle Earth, with 2001's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition! Based on the novel by JRR Tokien, adapted for the screen by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson; Directed by Peter Jackson; Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, and more! Join us on Patreon for just $1 per month, and you can help us continue to talk about movies! patreon.com/draftyQ Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Buy stuff for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/322RUIF15J9O0?ref_=wl_share

Whitey and Damo are joined by Jeff from MCU's Bleeding Edge and they go head first into Middle Earth again for the Two Towers"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is a cinematic masterpiece that continues the epic journey begun in "The Fellowship of the Ring." Directed by Peter Jackson, this second instalment in the trilogy is a compelling blend of fantasy, adventure, and drama, set in the richly imagined world of Middle-earth.The film opens where the first left off, with the Fellowship scattered. Its members are now divided into three groups, each facing their own challenges. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) pursue the Uruk-hai to rescue Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd). Meanwhile, Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their perilous journey to Mordor, guided by the treacherous Gollum (Andy Serkis). The third narrative thread follows the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), believed dead, as he returns in a new guise to aid the people of Rohan against the forces of Saruman (Christopher Lee).The film excels in expanding the scope of Middle-earth, introducing new landscapes and cultures. The kingdom of Rohan, with its horse-lords and majestic halls, is a standout, beautifully realized with a keen eye for detail. The besieged city of Helm's Deep, where much of the film's action converges, is a marvel of set design and visual effects, providing a backdrop for one of the most spectacular battle scenes in cinema history.Jackson's direction is both grand and intimate. He masterfully balances large-scale battles with quieter moments of character development. The film's pacing is excellent, interweaving the various storylines seamlessly and keeping the audience engaged throughout its three-hour runtime.The cast delivers outstanding performances. Mortensen's Aragorn is both regal and rugged, embodying the reluctant hero with a sense of gravity and depth. McKellen's Gandalf is a source of wisdom and strength, while Serkis's groundbreaking performance as Gollum is both pitiable and unsettling. The CGI character of Gollum, a blend of animation and performance capture, was a significant achievement for its time and remains a high point in the use of digital characters in film.Howard Shore's score is another highlight. His music perfectly complements the on-screen action, enhancing the emotional resonance of each scene. The themes introduced in the first film are expanded upon here, with new motifs that reflect the evolving narrative.The adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's work is respectful and inventive. While changes were made for cinematic purposes, they serve the story well, maintaining the spirit of the source material. The screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, and Jackson is a careful balancing act of staying true to Tolkien's vision while making the story accessible and engaging for a modern audience.The visual effects are groundbreaking. The integration of practical effects and CGI creates a believable, immersive world. The Battle of Helm's Deep, in particular, showcases this blend to stunning effect. The use of forced perspective, miniatures, and digital effects to create the various races of Middle-earth is seamless and convincing.The Two Towers also delves deeper into the themes of power, corruption, and redemption. The film explores the seductive nature of power through the characters of Saruman and Gollum. Saruman's fall from grace and Gollum's internal struggle with his 'Smeagol' persona are poignant illustrations of these themes. The film also examines the bonds of friendship and the resilience of the human (and hobbit) spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.The movie is not without its flaws. Some fans of the books may take issue with the changes and omissions in the adaptation. Additionally, the film's middle position in the trilogy means it lacks a true beginning and end, potentially leaving some viewers unsatisfied. However, these are minor critiques in an otherwise outstanding film."The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is a triumph of filmmaking. It is a rare sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor but also deepens and enriches the overarching narrative. The film combines a strong story, well-developed characters, impressive visuals, and a magnificent score to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the potential of the fantasy genre. For fans of Tolkien, cinema, or just great storytelling, "The Two Towers" is an essential film that continues to resonate and inspire.Check out The MCU's Bleeding Edge Youtube channel and check out what Jeff, Cyber and Andres have been up to. You might even discover a few episodes where Whitey is strutting his stuff.https://www.youtube.com/@themcusbleedingedgePlease follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew

The final installment in not just our Lord of the Rings month but also Season 7 and 2023 is the 2003 film The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Jackson, the film is the final instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, and Sean Bean. Come join us and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! We'll be back January 8th with Season 8!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

Up next in our Lord of the Rings month is the 2002 film The Two Towers. Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, and Jackson, the film is the second instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, and Andy Serkis. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod                            

Ett herrans liv i luckan Vi ger en personligt färgad överblick av genren splatterfilm: underhållningsformen som din mamma hatar mer än att bifoga kvitto med julklappar. Tomas drar sig till minnes tiden när mamma visste mer om skräckfilm än han själv och Lars uppvisar alla tecken på bokstavskombination när han utan att darra på manschetten rabblar den gyllene koden ABACABB för att ocensurera Mortal Kombat till Sega Mega Drive. Old habits die hard. Vi pratar också om: Creepypodden i P3, splatterinslag på julbordet, Kan du vissla Johanna?, Blood Feast, Psycho, the godfather of gore Herschell Gordon Lewis, den eventuellt dödsfixerade egyptiska kulturen, Ishtar, William Friedkin, Exorcisten, Dawn of the Dead,  John McCarthy, Splatter Movies - Breaking The Last Taboo: A Critical Survey Of The Wildly Demented Sub Genre Of The Horror Film That Is Changing The Face Of Film Realism Forever, slasher-genrens absoluta toppår 1981, George A. Romero, Night of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead, Re-animator, Beyond Re-animator, Devil Doll, Sacrilegium, Jeffrey Combs, Richard Band, Day of the Dead, The Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, Army of Darkness, debatten i svensk media kring Braindead, Dead Alive, Peter Jackson, Sagan om ringen, Michael J. Fox, The Frighteners, Fran Walsh, A Serbian Film, Motorsågsmassakern, året som den svenska filmcensuren la ned verksamheten för gott – vilket år det nu var – Hongkong-film, Meet the Feebles, Heavenly Creatures, Cannibal the Musical, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, The Donner Party, Troma, Super Nintendo, Street Fighter II, Planet Terror, Death Proof, Rise of the Triads, Doom, Id Software, Wolfenstein 3D, Tokyo Gore Police, Deathgasm, Postal, Blood och Quake. Bakom Patreon-väggen kan ingen höra dig klafsa runt i inälvor upp till knäna, men du kan höra oss fortsätta samtalet lika länge till med fokus på nyzeeländska Bad Taste, svenska Evil Ed och belgiska Yummy, med bred marginal den mest belgiska film som någonsin gjorts. Besök för all del gärna www.patreon.com/vargtimmenpodcast för mer information. Nostalgi, löst tyckande och akademisk analys.  

Jared, Oriana and Ned discuss their collective choice of topic: Peter Jackson's version of The Return of the King. It's been twenty years since the conclusion of Jackson's three-film effort to adapt the entire Lord of the Rings was released, and it was easily the biggest profile release of the series, coming in with massive interest and attention, setting a variety of box office records in the process along with gaining widespread critical acclaim. It all resulted in a series of worldwide film awards and honors culminating with a famed clean sweep of Oscar wins including best picture, resulting in a tie with Titanic and Ben-Hur with eleven Oscars total but also the only one of those three films to literally win every category it was nominated for, a combined record that still stands. The film's general impact and that of the series as a whole is at this point undeniable, but how it holds up in a look back, caught somewhat between Fellowship's own unquestionable triumph and Two Towers's more stop-and-go successes, warrants its own discussion. What are the many changes made to the tangled relationship between Frodo, Sam and Gollum, and how does that play out as a result for both the film and the wider themes? How does the use of practical models and actual landscapes feed into the feeling of how the film both landed in the moment and held up upon later rewatching, even while it was also the biggest demonstration yet of the possibilities for CGI with massive military clashes and the like? Is it possible to actually lose count of just how many remarkable moments on a grand scale exist throughout the film, even as there are various “well, but…” caveats and questions to raise along the way? How has the whole series of film changed both the perceptions of Tolkien and the film industry in general? And how many endings are there, after all? (Surprise! It never ended, it's running somewhere in a theater right now, maybe.)Show Notes.Jared's doodle. And that's another epic trilogy down. (The earlier entries here and here.)Hurrah for the SAG-AFTRA strike ending and better (not perfect!) terms won.Our episode on evil. Evil!TheOneRing.net report on the return of the Eagle & Child pub. Jason Horowitz's New York Times story about that Italian Tolkien exhibition encouraged by Italy's favorite fascists. Sorry, did we say the quiet part out loud? (In the Guardian, Jamie Mackey with more context.)Our episodes on Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, with lots of notes about the series as a whole so we won't repeat everything here…The sole trailer for The Return of the King. But that's all they needed.Trilogy Tuesday! It was a crazy time and it was great. Here's a photo of the all-day pass given out, and here's an example of that film frame memento given out as well. The opening scene is really something, no lie. Friendly little worm there.The screenwriting guru Ned mentions is Robert McKee – per Brian Sibley's Peter Jackson biography, McKee had come to Wellington, New Zealand to give one of his lectures in 1988, and the New Zealand Film Commission invited Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and future contributing screenwriter for The Two Towers Stephen Sinclair to it and they all apparently took it very much to heart. So a long term impact but even so.The opening exchange between Sam, Frodo and Gollum. Really are some beautifully shot moments in this sequence.Oh did Christopher Lee have things to say in the run-up to the theatrical release.Our episode on the Rankin-Bass Return of the King. It is NOT very good.Yeah yeah the Arwen vision and Arwen dying and…well whatever.But boy that introduction to Minas Tirith. THAT'S how to make an entrance.And the beacons sequence, wow, still. Time zone issues aside.For examples of the Gondor theme earlier on in the series, skip ahead to about a minute into this clip.Ride the Empire Builder! If you like.Hurrah for John Noble (and hurrah for Fringe). Skip ahead three minutes for “The rule of Gondor is MINE!” moment, and the parting between Denethor and Faramir, phew.Minas Morgul, a triumph of John Howe design, glowing and clamped. (The skybeam is the skybeam but the sonic buildup rules.)The Holdo maneuver (it really was great, like the film itself)When Theoden and Eowyn part at Dunharrow, boy that'll ruin ya. That's two good actors very much in the moment.When Aragorn and Eowyn part at Dunharrow, it is very…shippy.“...and Rohan will answer!” Perfect.“The stars are veiled.” Are they, Legolas?Oh you know the Shelob scene. You know. “The Edge of Night” sequence is unnerving, beautiful and horribly sad.The Nazgul as the angels of death, in essence. However petty.Grond! It is great design for sure, plus armored trolls.Gothmog isn't bothered with your petty trebuchets.The Ride of the Rohirrim. No notes. But here come the mumakil…“I am no man!” Yeah, it rules.Air Bud, the lingua franca of us all.That crazy Witch-king mace. Gotta love it.And indeed skip ahead to the end of the clip for that mumak takedown by the scrubbing bubbles. Plus Tracy Jordan with the wisdom. It still only counts as one, we guess.Sam finds Frodo in Cirith Ungol – it's a good moment!“On this good earth!” (Well, maybe not GREAT earth.)“I can carry you!” A beautiful sequence, no doubt.The Crack of Doom. Great acting moments, wonderful moment for Gollum, but not over the cliff again…And yeah when Mount Doom completely explodes…Will they? Won't they?A great way to do individual bows via a movie.“You bow to NO one.” (Cue big emotions.)A wordless toast indeed. And a pumpkin. (And a case of the not gays.)The Grey Havens sends us off. It really is a great Turner-inspired scene.“Into the West” and the end credit portraits. Great job Annie. (The young filmmaker who passed was Cameron Duncan, to correct Ned there.)The Triplets of Belleville is a real treat, see it when you can.Enjoy all the Oscar wins!Ah yes the Eragon movie. Welp.And the Chronicles of Narnia tried. But. (Good luck Greta!)This ran after the episode was recorded but the LA Times had a piece on the movie anniversary and its impact, especially in New Zealand itself.Our Rings of Power and Hobbit films episodes have more about our general qualms there.Want to hear those exclusive podcasts we're talking about on Megaphonic? Join the Patreon! And you can check out Kitchen Party here.

I guess December is technically Lord of the Rings month because we watched the whole trilogy and up first is 2001's The Fellowship of the Ring. Directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film is the first instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

This week we watch The Frighteners from 1996 with M.J. Fox! And our Creator profile is none other than the hobbit man himself Peter Jackson! Dont forget to share us with your friends and as always thank you so much for all your support and love!

Up next in Spooky Adjacent month we watched the 1996 supernatural comedy The Frighteners. Directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with Fran Walsh. The film stars Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister a legit psychic with ghost friends who con people into thinking their house is haunted however, the spirit of a mass murderer appears able to attack the living and the dead, prompting Frank to investigate the supernatural presence. Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Dee Wallace, Jeffrey Combs, R. Lee Ermey and Jake Busey all co star in the film. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

Recorded in 2004 for the Extended Edition DVD release of the film. Watch the film on MAX here.

Book: Lovely Bones            By Alice Sebold   Film: Lovely Bones (2009)   The Lovely Bones is a 2002 novel by American writer Alice Sebold. It is the story of a teenage girl who, after being raped and murdered, watches from her personal Heaven as her family and friends struggle to move on with their lives while she comes to terms with her own death. The novel received critical praise and became an instant bestseller. A film adaptation, directed by Peter Jackson, who personally purchased the rights, was released in 2009. The novel was also later adapted as a play of the same name, which premiered in England in 2018.   The Lovely Bones is a 2009 supernatural thriller drama film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay he co-wrote with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. It is based on Alice Sebold's 2002 novel of the same name and stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, and Saoirse Ronan. The plot follows a girl who is murdered and watches over her family from "the in-between" and is torn between seeking vengeance on her killer and allowing her family to heal.  An international co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, the film was produced by Carolynne Cunningham, Walsh, Jackson, and Aimee Peyronnet, with Steven Spielberg, Tessa Ross, Ken Kamins, and James Wilson as executive producers. Principal photography began in October 2007 in New Zealand and Pennsylvania. The film's score was composed by Brian Eno.   Opening Credits; Introduction (2.32); Background History (6.47); Lovely Bones Plot Synopsis (7.46); Book Thoughts (12.10); Let's Rate (33.21); Introducing a Film (36.46); Lovely Bones Film Trailer (38.55); Lights, Camera, Action (41.16); How Many Stars (1:04.25); End Credits (1:06.15); Closing Credits (1:07.40)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Now You Belong To Heaven by Mari Olsen.  Copyright 2008 Mari Olsen Onsøien ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.   All songs available through Amazon Music.  

“I told you he was tricksy. I told you he was false.”The Epic Journey ContinuesWith his three epic films of one epic book shot back to back, it's amazing that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens found a path through the stories to build a film that works as well as this one does. Sure, it has elements of many famous middle films in trilogies, but it still stands strong. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our journey through Middle Earth with a conversation about Jackson's 2002 film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.Here's a hint at what we talk about.How well do the extended and new scenes work in this film? We quite like them. Our characters are split so we have a number of story threads to track. Do they all work? Lots of new characters. Gollum is often brought up as the biggest and most important addition to the film because of the process of motion capture with Andy Serkis to bring him to life. He's astounding and certainly worth a discussion. Does the CGI still generally work? Jackson's cinematic style comes through a few times. Does it always work? What about his epic battle sequence in Helm's Deep? There's plenty to talk about with these films and this franchise. And we talk again about the plight of the cave trolls. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerPoster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(01:18) - Story Construction(08:29) - Extended Edition(15:04) - Cave Trolls(16:33) - Frodo, Sam and Gollum(19:58) - Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas(21:33) - Gimli Effects and Jokes(23:13) - Cinematic Tricks(30:58) - Gray to White(34:08) - Releasing Theoden(37:15) - Isengard and Fangorn and Ents(43:48) - Faramir(47:53) - Helm's Deep(57:21) - Jackson's Moments of Realization in Death(59:07) - Saying the Title(01:00:11) - Name Change Requests(01:01:26) - Race and Gender(01:06:10) - Gollum's Final Moment(01:10:16) - Credits(01:11:06) - Awards(01:15:36) - The Box Office(01:16:58) - Last Thoughts and Middle Story(01:18:52) - Coming Next Week • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(01:21:47) - Letterboxd(01:23:05) - Wrap Up

“I told you he was tricksy. I told you he was false.”The Epic Journey ContinuesWith his three epic films of one epic book shot back to back, it's amazing that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens found a path through the stories to build a film that works as well as this one does. Sure, it has elements of many famous middle films in trilogies, but it still stands strong. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our journey through Middle Earth with a conversation about Jackson's 2002 film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.Here's a hint at what we talk about.How well do the extended and new scenes work in this film? We quite like them. Our characters are split so we have a number of story threads to track. Do they all work? Lots of new characters. Gollum is often brought up as the biggest and most important addition to the film because of the process of motion capture with Andy Serkis to bring him to life. He's astounding and certainly worth a discussion. Does the CGI still generally work? Jackson's cinematic style comes through a few times. Does it always work? What about his epic battle sequence in Helm's Deep? There's plenty to talk about with these films and this franchise. And we talk again about the plight of the cave trolls. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerPoster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(01:18) - Story Construction(08:29) - Extended Edition(15:04) - Cave Trolls(16:33) - Frodo, Sam and Gollum(19:58) - Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas(21:33) - Gimli Effects and Jokes(23:13) - Cinematic Tricks(30:58) - Gray to White(34:08) - Releasing Theoden(37:15) - Isengard and Fangorn and Ents(43:48) - Faramir(47:53) - Helm's Deep(57:21) - Jackson's Moments of Realization in Death(59:07) - Saying the Title(01:00:11) - Name Change Requests(01:01:26) - Race and Gender(01:06:10) - Gollum's Final Moment(01:10:16) - Credits(01:11:06) - Awards(01:15:36) - The Box Office(01:16:58) - Last Thoughts and Middle Story(01:18:52) - Coming Next Week • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(01:21:47) - Letterboxd(01:23:05) - Wrap Up

In the eighth episode of Season 8 (Coming-of-Ages) Kyle is joined by editor Kristi Shimek and journalist Kerry Harwin to discuss the intimate bonds of friendship and the imaginary yet fully felt worlds they create in Peter Jackson's true crime deconstruction Heavenly Creatures (1994).

Recorded in 2003 for the Extended Edition DVD release of the film. Watch the film on HBO Max here.

And here we are, at the end of all things. So come along with us as we launch arrows off an elephant, make a meal out of a cherry tomato, and have more endings than a choose your own adventure book, all while discussing the gripping conclusion to the Lord of the Rings saga - ‘The Return of the King'. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1955's The Return of the King, the third volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the film is the final installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, and Sean Bean. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we're worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.

Continue our journey through Middle Earth as we watch the rings! This week we're chatting to some trees, putting meat back on the menu, and battling for Helm's Deep, all while discussing the continuation of the Lord of the Rings Saga - ‘The Two Towers'. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Two Towers, the second volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2001's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the film is the second instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, and Andy Serkis. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we're worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.

What was promised over a year ago has finally come to pass! Our epic marathon of The Lord of the Rings! So join us for second breakfast as we step further away from home than we ever have, all while discussing the film that started it all ‘The Fellowship of the Rings'. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film is the first installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. Set in Middle-earth, the story tells of the Dark Lord Sauron, who seeks the One Ring, which contains part of his might, to return to power. The Ring has found its way to the young hobbit Frodo Baggins. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo and eight companions (who form the Fellowship of the Ring) begin their journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we're worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.

Yes, it's our annual late Halloween Special.  This year we've invited writer Andy Burt back again, and again he's chosen a Michael J Fox film.  We give you ... THE FRIGHTENERS.END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Chris Webb- Produced by Chris Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-ups by Chris Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2022 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram stillanygoodpodEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Andy:@AndyBurt2012Support the show

It's the spooky season and what better way to celebrate than by discussing the spooky, goofy and all together... (snoofy? Nope, swing and a miss) The Frighteners! Amanda and Wade talk about a movie with several distinctions including being Michael J. Fox's final (to date) starring movie role, and also the movie that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh made right before embarking on their Lord of the Rings journey. They touch on slightly hubristic but awesome special effects and a ratings board with a grudge. This Halloween episode has it all! Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: "Transformations 4" and "Burning in the Atmosphere" by Luke Holizna (www.Holizna.com) "Lord of the Flies" by www.AudiobingerMusic.com

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a 2014 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, it is the final instalment in The Hobbit trilogy, acting as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film's story concludes the adventure of Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield's company of dwarves, who take possession of the treasure beneath the Lonely Mountain as various factions clash over it, while Azog the Defiler and his forces make their move. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1955's The Return of the King, the third volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the film is the final installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, and Sean Bean. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Two Towers, the second volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2001's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the film is the second instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, and Andy Serkis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, it is the second instalment in The Hobbit trilogy, acting as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. It is the first instalment in The Hobbit trilogy, acting as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film is the first installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. Set in Middle-earth, the story tells of the Dark Lord Sauron, who seeks the One Ring, which contains part of his might, to return to power. The Ring has found its way to the young hobbit Frodo Baggins. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo and eight companions begin their journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

En este episodio de Back to the Movies! Gabriel, Rafa y El Watcher conversan sobre "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), película protagonizada por Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Bernard Hill, Karl Urban, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen y Elijah Wood, escrita por Philippa Boyens y Fran Walsh basada en la novela escrita por J.R.R. Tolkien y dirigida por Peter Jackson, celebrando al estreno de la serie "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (2022). ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/support

In this epic 3-hour episode Ryan and Dylan journey to the highest peaks of the Misty Mountains, the greenest fields of the Shire, and the darkest pits of Mordor to discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless classic, the Lord of the Rings.

En este episodio de Back to the Movies! Gabriel, Rafa y El Watcher conversan sobre "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002), película protagonizada por Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Bernard Hill, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen y Elijah Wood, escrita por Philippa Boyens y Fran Walsh basada en la novela escrita por J.R.R. Tolkien y dirigida por Peter Jackson, celebrando al estreno de la serie "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (2022). ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/support

En este episodio de Back to the Movies! Gabriel, Rafa y El Watcher conversan sobre "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001), película protagonizada por Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler. Hugo Weaving, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen y Elijah Wood, escrita por Philippa Boyens y Fran Walsh basada en la novela escrita por J.R.R. Tolkien y dirigida por Peter Jackson, como preámbulo al estreno de la serie "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (2022). ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/support

Megan Percy joins me on the show this evening to discuss the first movie of one of the greatest trilogies ever made, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - or is it Rings, as I keep calling it? I'm going to be honest, we mostly spend the whole hour gushing about how perfect this movie is, but Megan does come in and drop some pretty cool knowledge about the films and the books and how they may or may not relate. Here are the notes I had for our episode:You shall not pass! Unless you're listening to my podcast about The Fellowship of the Rings. Welcome to Life Through the Big Screen. This movie needs no introduction except to say that, like Ratatouille, when I revisit it, I'm constantly asking myself, "How is this not automatically considered one of my favorite movies of all time?" This is a great movie - and 21 years later, it still holds up as though it were made alongside the MCU. This is one of those rare movies - well, trilogy, really - where everything works perfectly: The acting, the music, the effects, the sets, the script, everything is pure perfection and I have very little complaints about the entire trilogy as a whole. Like most people, I saw each of these movies upon their release, which was always the week or so before Christmas, so these were perfect Christmas treats for the world to enjoy. Thank you, still, Peter Jackson, for the memories. I knew nothing about TLOTR going into my first viewing of Fellowship, but I did read the books years after seeing The Return of the King. I may get burned by many of you, but this is one instance where I believe the movies are better than the books. I beg your forgiveness. I do like the extended versions of the movies, though! But for this segment, we're just going to discuss the theatrical release. Oh, and pro-tip: If you have access to the extended versions, you HAVE to take the time to watch the behind the scenes documentary - that story alone is just as exciting as the movie itself, I kid you not. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring stars (and this is a partial list): Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Sean Astin, and so many more. It's based off the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, and written for the screen by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. It was directed by the great Peter Jackson - the true Lord of the Rings. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a critics' score of 91% and an audience score of 95% - both scores I consider to be rather low, actually. This evening I have with me Megan Percy, a friend and neighbor and avid Lord of the Rings fan. So Megan, if you could please share with us a little bit more about who you are, what you do for a living, and for fun? Questions About the Movie: Tell us about your history with this trilogy. When did you first read the books, and are you old enough to have seen the movies in theaters?  Would Tolkien be proud of this recreation of Middle-Earth?  This movie is 21 years old this year. Why do you think it still holds up so well, where other movies of this time just fade away into cheesiness?  Did the prologue explain everything it needed to in order to set up the story?  Couldn't Elrond have killed Isildur, who took the Ring from Sauron?  The Star Wars prequels were coming out during these movies' releases. Say what you will about them, but they kind of groomed audiences to settle for bad acting and mediocre effects and convoluted stories. Do you think TLOTR, because the acting is so superior to anything we'd seen in an epic since perhaps Braveheart or Titanic, the effects are practical and hold up, and the story is relatively easy to follow, audiences were glad for an epic that worked on all four cylinders? In short, did the Star Wars prequels help with the success of TLOTR?  What is your favorite sequence in this whole movie, and why?  Questions for Application To you, what does the Ring symbolize?  What can we expect with this Amazon series, The Rings of Power? Will we get to see the origins of the Nazgul?  Gandolf says, "It is in men we must place our hope." Is Tolkein speaking to the goodness of men?  Galandrielle says, "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." Do you believe this? And how so? Once we finish up gushing and slobbering over Fellowship and Peter Jackson, I ask Megan five trivia questions about the film and have her name three desert island movies and three desert island books. Follow Life Through the Big Screen on these following pages:InstagramFacebookTwitterThis episode was sponsored by Spur Creative

Before New Zealand director Peter Jackson became world famous for his Lord of the Rings trilogy, he had a cult following for directing a few horror and zombie films that featured wild special effects and stop-motion animation. Then in 1994, at age 32, Jackson showed that he could handle a movie with wider significance and appeal. That film was Heavenly Creatures, a story based on a notorious murder case from the early 1950s in Christchurch, New Zealand. As was to be the case in all his future work, Jackson wrote the screenplay with his wife, Fran Walsh. This was the film that fascinated me when I first saw it in 1995, and then quickly went to see it again. After the picture establishes its time and place with part of an actual 1954 newsreel about Christchurch, we meet Pauline Rieper, a lonely and painfully self-conscious teenage girl played by 16-year-old newcomer Melanie Lynskey. Her parents and siblings don't understand why Pauline is always so angry and withdrawn, although we in the audience can sense that the difficult and confusing effects of puberty clearly play a role. Ignored by her classmates at a girls' school, and disliked by teachers, Pauline is bewildered about her life, an experience well conveyed through Jackson's bold camera effects and frenetic editing. Then, an English girl arrives at the school, Juliet Hulme, played by the 17-year-old Kate Winslet. Vivacious, imaginative, and boldly rebellious, Juliet immediately captivates Pauline, and reaches out to her in friendship, which the shy girl responds to with all the repressed passion of her soul. Winslet had previously appeared on English TV, but this was her first role in a movie. She and Lynskey give powerful, revelatory performances. The bond between Pauline and Juliet quickly becomes rather intense. Pauline introduces her friend to the music of her idol, the tenor Mario Lanza. Their enmeshment expresses itself in imaginative play-acting: they pretend to be fantasy heroines in a mythical kingdom, giving themselves different names and acting out little stories. Here Jackson introduces his animation techniques—large “claymation” type figures dancing, singing, and embracing the girls in the courtyard of a medieval castle. The girls' fantasies not only celebrate their bond, but express anger and hostility towards authority figures who try to discipline them. The trouble starts when Juliet's father feels disturbed by how involved the two girls are in each other. He thinks it's unhealthy, and he tells Pauline's mother that. Both sets of parents try to discourage the friendship in various ways, but of course this only makes the attachment stronger and more determined. When the Hulmes decide to move back to England, Juliet and Pauline think they're being persecuted. Faced with the unthinkable prospect of separation, their fragile minds go over the edge. Heavenly Creatures is a fever dream of a movie. Sometimes it seems like you can barely catch your breath with Jackson's relentless, flamboyant style, funny at first but ultimately tragic. No film that I've seen has captured the insanity of adolescence, the inability to see a future in the pressure of today, than this film has. Heavenly Creatures' remarkable compassion for its misguided characters brings us to painful and unforgettable awareness.

In the thirty-eighth episode of Season 6 (Heists, Cons, & Grifters) Kyle is joined by script supervisor Katy Baldwin and editor Kristi Shimek to discuss Peter Jackson's mid-budget blockbuster ode to the strange and the weird with an unlikable anti-hero, a paranormal con-job, and a murderous mystery at the center of The Frighteners (1996).

This week we have a look at the 1996 film The Frighteners. This is Episode #375!The Frighteners is a 1996 supernatural comedy horror film directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with Fran Walsh. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Dee Wallace Stone, Jeffrey Combs, R. Lee Ermey and Jake Busey. The Frighteners tells the story of Frank Bannister (Fox), an architect who practices necromancy, developing psychic abilities allowing him to see, hear, and communicate with ghosts after his wife's murder. He initially uses his new abilities to befriend ghosts, whom he sends to haunt people so that he can charge them handsome fees for "exorcising" the ghosts. However, the spirit of a mass murderer appears able to attack the living and the dead, posing as the ghost of the Grim Reaper, prompting Frank to investigate the supernatural presence.

The goriest movie of all time is under review in this weeks episode. Another horror comedy that deals with a zombie rat monkey, baby, priest, nurse, and what the hell is that thing? Who knows but we might as well chop it up and spray as much blood all over the place as we can. Released in 1992, we get an early film directed by Peter Jackson, who wrote along side Stephen Sinclair and Fran Walsh. Starring Timothy Balme, Diana Penalver, Elizabeth Moody, and Ian Watkin. If you like gore, you won't want to miss this one. Please share the podcast with your friends on social media to help us grow. Leave us a great review on whatever platform you are listening. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Slasher. If you would like to ask us a question or make a suggestion for the show, send us an email at horrorscriptpodcast@gmail.com You can write us or record a voice memo of yourself asking the question and we can play it on an upcoming episodeSupport the show by picking up some Horror Script Podcast merchandise, go to: https://the-horror-script-podcast.creator-spring.comSpecial thanks to John Saccardo and Vince Lipscomb for the amazing music. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/horrorscript)

Hello and welcome to another episode of B Bin Horror! On today's episode we talk about the 1992 Horror/Comedy Dead Alive(Brain Dead). Dead Alive was written and directed by Peter Jackson along with Fran Walsh and Stephen Sinclair. The film stars Timothy Balme, Diana Penalver, Elizabeth Moody and Ian Watkin. On this episode we talk about the chaos that was this movie and discuss why we enjoyed it so much, we also talk about Will Smith slapping the holy shit out of Chris Rock. We tried something new with Doug's survival segment that we think you will enjoy, because we sure did! If you aren't already, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @bbinhorror. You can also send us emails at bbinhorror@gmail.com.

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In the exodus from a cinema showing a new adaptation of a much-loved book, you are bound to hear the words: “Eh, the book was better.” But are there moving pictures that can move us as much as the books they're based on? Join Seamus and Blake as they discuss some of those rare gems, great film adaptations. Some of the books, films and happenings touched upon in this episode include:  Margaret Atwood "The French Dispatch" "The Plague" by Albert Camus "Sense & Sensibility" by Jane Austen, adapted by Emma Thompson "The Lord of the Rings" - Trilogy adapted by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Stephen Sinclair  "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess, adapted by Stanley Kubrick "Forrest Gump" by Winston Groom, adapted by Eric R. Roth "No Country for Old Men" by Cormac McCarthy, adapted by Joel and Ethan Coen "Awakenings" by Oliver Sacks, adapted by Steven Zaillian "Adaptation" by Charlie Kaufman  "Ordinary Beast" - Nicole Sealey "Wind, Sand and Stars" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesamepagepod_ Email: seamusandblake@gmail.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/on.the.same.page.podcast/ ---------- #bookpodcast #podcast #ordinarybeast #forrestgump #windsandstars #nocountryforoldmen #awakenings #thelordoftherings #aclockworkorange #senseandsensibility #janeausten #cormacmccarthy #albertcamus #theplague #thefrenchdispatch #margaretatwood #emmathompson #stephenfry