Podcasts about Shelob

This month we are joined by Tolkien professor and scholar, Dr. Sara Brown! Join us for Sara's lesser-trod path, Feminist criticism of Tolkien's work! In context of the four waves of feminism, Sara gives us an overview of the past and present of feminist criticism of Tolkien's work, as well as some thoughts on the future. Thanks for joining us, Sara! CitationsThank you to our guest host, Dr. Sara Brown! How to find Sara:Bluesky: @aranelparmadil.bksy.socialSara's publications can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/DrSaraBrown (Accessed Feb 3, 2025)Sara on Signum University's website: https://signumuniversity.org/people/sara-brown/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)Sara's entry on Tolkienists.org: https://tolkienists.org/sara-brown/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)Sara's upcoming projects in 2025:-Look out for the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Tolkien- Sara is contributing a chapter on feminist criticism of Tolkien.-Look out for an upcoming book about queer readings of Tolkien for which Sara has written a chapter about Shelob as a queer mother.-With Dr. Kristine Larsen, Sara is editing a collection about Tolkien and psychology for The Journal of Tolkien Research.-Sara is the keynote speaker for Signum University's Mythmoot XII- June 19-22, 2025.-Sara is giving a paper at Leeds International Medieval Congress called, 'No One Listens to Melian: When Women Speak and Men Ignore Them in Middle-earth'- 7-10 July 2025.-Sara will be at the Tolkien Society's gathering Oxonmoot, September 4-7, 2025.From Sara's outline: (in alphabetical order)-Cami D. Agan: "Lúthien Tinúviel and Bodily Desire in the Lay of Leithian" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Sara Brown: “‘Éowyn it was, and Dernhelm also': Reading the ‘Wild Shieldmaiden' Through a Queer Lens.” from The Journal of Tolkien Research, Volume 18, Issue 2, 2018https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol18/iss2/4/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-Edith Crowe: “Power in Arda: Sources, Uses, and Misuses” from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Leslie Donovan: "The Valkyrie Reflex in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Galadriel, Shelob, Éowyn, and Arwen" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Melissa McCrory Hatcher: "Finding Woman's Role in The Lord of the Rings." from Mythlore 97/98, Volume 25, Issue 3/4, 2007-Lisa Hopkins: “Female Authority Figures in the Works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams” from Mythlore, Volume 21, Number 2, 1996-Kristine Larsen: "The Power of Pity and Tears: The Evolution of Nienna in the Legendarium" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Edwin Muir: Review of “The Return of the King” in The Observer on Nov. 27, 1955-Doris T. Myers: “Brave New World: The Status of Women According to Tolkien, Lewis, and. Williams.” Cimarron Review. 17 (1971): 13-19.-Brenda Partridge: “No Sex Please–We're Hobbits: The Construction of Female Sexuality in The Lord of the Rings” from J.R.R. Tolkien: This Far Land, ed. Robert Giddings, New Jersey: Barnes & Noble Press, 1983-Melanie Rawls: “The Feminine Principle in Tolkien” from Mythlore, Volume 10, Number 4, 1984-Robin Reid: "The History of Scholarship on Female Characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium: A Feminist Bibliographic Essay" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Catherine Stimpson: “J.R.R. Tolkien” Published by Columbia University Press, 1969-J.R.R. Tolkien's letters - 33a; 38a; 39; 42a; 43; 44; 50; 53; 78; 142; 179a; 250; 267; 331; 332; 340.Other sources mentioned beyond Sara's outline:-Amy Amendt-Raduege  “Revising Lobelia” from book “Tolkien and Alterity” (pp.77-93) edited by Christopher Vaccaro and Yvette Kisor, 2017-The work of Cameron Borquien: https://cameronbourquein.com/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-The work of Clare Moore: https://tolkienists.org/clare-moore/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-The work of Mercury Natis: https://lushthemagicdragon.carrd.co/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming anthology: ‘Great Heart and Strength:' New Essays on Women and Gender in the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Cami D. Agan and Clare Moore.

we spend this entire episode hyping up an amazon product, but luckily, we make one joke about piracy, so that probably comes out morally neutral in the wash. contains some spoilers for a twist at the end of season 1 of rings of power, but also like, it's a twist you probably should have seen coming anyway?

"I CAN'T CARRY IT FOR YOU, BUT I CAN CARRY YOU!" Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order! Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ With The Two Towers conquered, Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson are BACK for the final chapter of Peter Jackson's (King Kong, The Lovely Bones, The Hobbit) legendary adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga! Join them for their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review of The Return of the King—the epic conclusion that brings the journey of Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, Gandalf, and the fellowship to its heart-stopping finale. Elijah Wood returns as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Andy Serkis as Gollum / Smeagol, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, John Rhys-Davies as Gimli, Billy Boyd & Dominic Monaghan as Pippin & Merry, Liv Tyler as Arwen, Miranda Otto as Éowyn, Karl Urban as Éomer, Bernard Hill as Théoden, David Wenham as Faramir, and Sean Bean as Boromir in flashbacks—with unforgettable scenes featuring the ultimate battle for Middle-earth! Let's not forget the movie quotes Aragorn's inspiring battle cry, “The day may come when the courage of men fails… but it is not this day,” and his reverent words to the hobbits, “My friends, you bow to no one.” Éowyn's defiant triumph shines with “I am no man!”, while Sam's hopeful reminder, “There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for,” resonates deeply. Gandalf offers wisdom with “I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil,” and celebrates victory with “A great shadow has departed.” Frodo's chilling, “The Ring is mine,” marks his moment of succumbing to temptation, while Aragorn's quiet resolve in “For Frodo,” before charging into battle, leaves a lasting impression.  Roxy & Tara REACT to the Best Scenes & Most EPIC Moments, including The Lighting of the Beacons, Sam vs. Shelob, Pippin Sings for Denethor, The Ride of the Rohirrim, Aragorn's Speech at the Black Gate, Éowyn vs. The Witch King, Frodo & Sam in Mount Doom, The Eagles Arrive, The Destruction of the Ring, Aragorn's Coronation, and Beyond!! The Shejects will be moving onto The Hobbit Trilogy next! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I det nittioförsta avsnittet av Tolkienpodden ger vi oss i kast med vår digra hög av lyssnarfrågor. Vi diskuterar vad som hade hänt ifall Gollum hade överlevt ringens förstörelse, Tolkiens syn på evolutionen, alvernas hårlängd, vem som skulle vinna i en duell mellan Sauron och Shelob, samt Gil-galads härkomst. Vi som svarar är som vanligt Adam Westlund De La Torre, Elisabet Bergander och Daniel Möller (som även står för musik och klippning). Vi vill också passa på att önska alla våra lyssnare en glad advent och så småningom en riktigt god jul! Vi vill också tipsa om en Tolkienkonsert i Nacka kyrka 26 januari 2025, som kommer följas av ett panelsamtal med oss i podden. Månadens tips: böckerna Babel, or the Necessity of Violence av R.F. Kuang, Sandra Newmans The Western Lit Survival Kit och How Not to Write a Novel (den senare tillsammans med Howard Mittelmark), samt adventskalendrar med pussel skapade utifrån egna motiv.

I'm joined this week by Kaiakayy, a Tolkien content creator, as we discuss Shelob and Ungoliant and their role within Tolkien's legendarium and how they're set against the 'traditional' female characters. We review a paper that examines female characters in Tolkien's world and what makes these two so evil. Kaiakayy Instagram - @kaiakayy Voices of Arda Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@voicesofarda

Explore some of the most intriguing scenes and storylines from Rings of Power Season 2 episode 3. From the disturbing revelation that orcs eat horses to the show's new take on Shelob's lair, and from the introduction of new Númenórean characters to the portrayal of ancient Numenor rituals, we dive into how the series aligns with and deviates from Tolkien's legendary lore. We also spotlight Annatar's manipulation in Eregion, Durin and Disa's intriguing relationship, and the show's approach to the iconic Seven Rings for the Dwarves. Tune in for a captivating journey through Middle-earth's Second Age!Contact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Explore some of the most intriguing scenes and storylines from Rings of Power Season 2 episode 3. From the disturbing revelation that orcs eat horses to the show's new take on Shelob's lair, and from the introduction of new Númenórean characters to the portrayal of ancient Numenor rituals, we dive into how the series aligns with and deviates from Tolkien's legendary lore. We also spotlight Annatar's manipulation in Eregion, Durin and Disa's intriguing relationship, and the show's approach to the iconic Seven Rings for the Dwarves. Tune in for a captivating journey through Middle-earth's Second Age!Contact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.comEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was originally published on April 14, 2020   Craig, Ryan, and Megan reunite remotely for the next installment of their Lord of the Rings series of podcasts. Up today, Book 4, or the latter half of The Two Towers. In these ten chapters, we follow Frodo, Sam, and Gollum through the Emyn Muil, the Dead Marshes, Ithilien, and Shelob's Lair. The panelists will discuss the split nature of the narrative, Sam's place in the reader's experience, and why Gollum's final betrayal is possibly Tolkien's best writing in all of The Lord of the Rings.   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod MUSIC: "Adventure Time" and "The Seven Seas" courtesy of https://www.philter.no/

Welcome to the forty-fourth episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! Today's episode is a very rough and ready reaction to Bear McCreary's soundtrack album for Season 2, which was released at the end of last week. This will be a similar episode to the two-parter I did for the Season 1 album, in that it won't be a detailed analysis of the individual tracks and all the musical nuances contained within. However, I hope you enjoy my joyful and enthusiastic review of these 25 tracks.   Timestamps: Introduction & Reading (Singing): 00:10 Old Tom Bombadil: 05:10 Rhûn: 6:04 Concerning Stoors: 7:32 Golden Leaves: 8:57 Círdan's Perfection: 10:39 Stone Singers: 12:09 Sandstorm at the Well: 13:12 Eregion: 14:52 Emissary at the Forge: 16:18 Shelob: 18:10 The Pyre: 19:25 Estrid: 20:46 The Great Eagle: 22:35 The River-daughter: 23:53 Barrow-wights: 24:41 Forgiveness Takes an Age: 25:51 Candles on the Tide: 27:20 Army of Orcs: 28:56 The Last Ballad of Damrod: 30:46 Battle for Eregion: 31:15 Durin's Bane: 34:48 Last Temptation: 37:27 The Staff: 39:55 Old Tom Bombadil Reprise: 41:34 The Sun Yet Shines: 42:21 Outro: 44:07   Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Welcome to the forty-first episode of The Daily Rings of Power Podcast! We're back for another solo episode as I take a look at the Season 2 Soundtrack Album announcement, and do some speculation about the 25 titles that were revealed on the album Today, we're analysing the titles themselves rather than the music yet to be released, and trying to work out what scenes, characters or thematic beats they might correspond to.   Timestamps: Intro & Reading: 00:10 Album Overview: 03:25 Old Tom Bombadil: 06:49 Rhûn: 07:51 Life in the Canyon: 09:26 Golden Leaves: 10:31 Cirdan's Perfection: 11:40 Stone Singers: 13:04 Sandstorm at the Well: 13:56 Eregion: 14:47 Emissary at the Forge: 15:54 Shelob: 17:33 The Pyre: 18:26 Estrid: 19:50 The Great Eagle: 21:11 The River-daughter: 21:59 Barrow-wights: 23:21 Forgiveness Takes an Age: 24:07 Candles on the Tide: 25:14 Army of Orcs: 27:15 The Last Battle of Damrod: 28:28 Battle for Eregion: 29:55 Durin's Bane: 30:43 Last Temptation: 31:24 The Staff: 32:36 Old Tom Bombadil Reprise: 33:53 The Sun Yet Shines: 34:51 Closing Thoughts & Outro: 37:45   Follow us on Twitter for more Rings of Power content: @DailyRoP And subscribe to the podcast on your favourite app: https://linktr.ee/dailyrop Intro & Outro Music : She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Who would win between Gandalf and Picard? Pike vs Shelob? Saruman vs the Borg Queen?Today Lore of the Rings mashes up with Captain's Pod to compare and contrast the two amazing world of Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. We look into Tolkien and Roddenberry's inspiration and reasons for their world, as well as wander through timeless themes from each world.Find more info about the Captain's Pod:https://redcircle.com/shows/cd60a346-5f7c-44bf-a18e-07572520dbbdwww.twitch.tv/cinemasinsliveFind contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings website: https://www.ringspodcast.com/Support the show with a wafer of lembas: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who would win between Gandalf and Picard? Pike vs Shelob? Saruman vs the Borg Queen?Today Lore of the Rings mashes up with Captain's Pod to compare and contrast the two amazing world of Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. We look into Tolkien and Roddenberry's inspiration and reasons for their world, as well as wander through timeless themes from each world.Find more info about the Captain's Pod:https://redcircle.com/shows/cd60a346-5f7c-44bf-a18e-07572520dbbdwww.twitch.tv/cinemasinsliveFind contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings website: https://www.ringspodcast.com/Support the show with a wafer of lembas: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastEmbark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between his literary works and the cinematic adaptations crafted by Peter Jackson. Be at the forefront of the latest developments as we explore the highly anticipated Rings of Power series from Amazon. Prepare to be enthralled as we uncover hidden connections, untold tales, and delve into the depths of Middle-earth lore. Tune in now and become part of our fellowship on this extraordinary journey!This podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back, Tolkien fans! In today's episode, we dive into all the exciting reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2024 about "The Rings of Power" Season 2. From the potential return of beloved characters like Glorfindel and Celeborn to the introduction of iconic Middle-earth creatures such as Ents, Nazgûl, Shelob, and the Balrog, this season promises to be epic! We'll also discuss the new trailer and what it hints about the rings' influence and Sauron's plans. Don't miss out on all the thrilling details! If you enjoyed this video, make sure to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you don't miss any future updates. Let me know in the comments which reveal you're most excited about!

On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I'm joined by multi-talented filmmakers and podcasters, Michael and Josie Herman, known for The Call of the Void, House of Ka, and the upcoming podcast Silvertongues! We delve into the darkness and horrors of The Lord of the Rings, talking about the Nazgûl, Shelob, and more. Enjoy!   Follow Michael and Josie at the links below! Silvertongues - https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/silvertongues The Call of the Void - https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/thevoid House of Ka - https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/houseofka AAE - https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/ Instagram @michael_alan_herman Instagram @thecallofthevoidpodcast Instagram @silvertonguespodcast https://www.michaelalanherman.com/   Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @WouldYouDieShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.   Join me on Patreon! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!   Visit the FANGORIA store: shop.fangoria.com/wouldyoudieshow Use Promo Code: WOULDYOUDIESHOW   The Would You Die? Podcast can also be found on TikTok @wouldyoudiepodcast. Follow Austin on Letterboxd @torresau. Music is composed by Josie Palmer.   Watch my short film, Ice Scream, here: https://youtu.be/tghxuuJjPxM Watch my short film, Best Day Ever, here: https://youtu.be/WDJbfRl2Qh4 Find Three Y's Men Media here! ThreeYsMenMedia.com   Find Three Y's Men Media merch (including Would You Die?) HERE! https://www.belowthecollar.com/tshirt-stores/3ymm.html

I just made it through Shelob's lair in Cirith Ungol. It seemed like the quest to destroy the ring had died with a stab in the neck to Frodo by Shelob, the huge spider that haunts this dark passage and has lived there time out of mind in malice and death. It was a near thing but that is just the beginning of the trouble of Frodo and Sam. I am almost through my annual trek through Middle Earth and perhaps the hardest part of the whole quest is the thirteen days Frodo and Sam face in Mordor after Sam finds Frodo. It is a test of endurance. Small folk in a hostile environment, with the weight of the ring so heavy Sam must carry Frodo. Nothing is easy, nothing is safe, terror is around them and also in them. They are physically beat, emotionally exhausted, harassed by Gollum and plagued with doubt—doubt that almost undoes the whole quest in the end—and yet they endured. To put yourself inside the story is almost too much to bear. Our text in Hebrews reminded me a lot of that this morning. We start a new sermon series this week called A Better Country and will be looking at faith that endures. Basically, we have Israel's story told through individuals that—by faith in the promise of a better country, a better home—endured, no matter the cost or circumstance. This week, however, we will be content to merely define what enduring faith is and then look at the tapestry of the lives of God's people, a great cloud of witnesses to the faithfulness of God to his promises. Teri and I are just back from the Bahamas and, let me tell you, it is something! And yet, as glorious as it was, I started to long for home, and I can't wait to be with you on Sunday.

I just made it through Shelob's lair in Cirith Ungol. It seemed like the quest to destroy the ring had died with a stab in the neck to Frodo by Shelob, the huge spider that haunts this dark passage and has lived there time out of mind in malice and death. It was a near thing but that is just the beginning of the trouble of Frodo and Sam. I am almost through my annual trek through Middle Earth and perhaps the hardest part of the whole quest is the thirteen days Frodo and Sam face in Mordor after Sam finds Frodo. It is a test of endurance. Small folk in a hostile environment, with the weight of the ring so heavy Sam must carry Frodo. Nothing is easy, nothing is safe, terror is around them and also in them. They are physically beat, emotionally exhausted, harassed by Gollum and plagued with doubt—doubt that almost undoes the whole quest in the end—and yet they endured. To put yourself inside the story is almost too much to bear. Our text in Hebrews reminded me a lot of that this morning. We start a new sermon series this week called A Better Country and will be looking at faith that endures. Basically, we have Israel's story told through individuals that—by faith in the promise of a better country, a better home—endured, no matter the cost or circumstance. This week, however, we will be content to merely define what enduring faith is and then look at the tapestry of the lives of God's people, a great cloud of witnesses to the faithfulness of God to his promises. Teri and I are just back from the Bahamas and, let me tell you, it is something! And yet, as glorious as it was, I started to long for home, and I can't wait to be with you on Sunday.

Critters, creatures, and things that crawl -- part of the fun of building a new world is getting to populate it with not just sapient characters, but all the flora and fauna. And sometimes, that means the things you find in the smallest corners and crevices. Guest Premee Mohamed joins us to talk about the role of bugs and other biology in worldbuilding! Bugs are a critical part of our world, performing so many essential functions that we never think about and that writers often neglect -- so, why is that? Where does our tendency towards squeamishness about bugs overlap with fears of body horror -- and how have SFF stories magnified those fears to create memorable antagonists like Xenomorphs and monsters like Shelob? How can a worldbuilder think about the health of their whole ecosystem, from those itsy-bitsy bugs all the way up to the apex predators -- and if the health of the ecosystem reflects the health of the world, how can that provide some good plot hooks for characters? All this and many, many scientific factoids are packed into this episode! [Transcript TK] Our Guest: Premee Mohamed is a Nebula, World Fantasy, and Aurora award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. She has also been a finalist for the Hugo, Ignyte, Locus, British Fantasy, and Crawford awards. Currently, she is the Edmonton Public Library writer-in-residence and an Assistant Editor at the short fiction audio venue Escape Pod. She is the author of the 'Beneath the Rising' series of novels as well as several novellas. Her short fiction has appeared in many venues and she can be found on her website at www.premeemohamed.com. 

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire burning up movie theaters worldwide, we decided to take a look at monster mashups, why we love them, and then go about plotting our own take on films or TV monsters or villains that could make for an exciting versus or team-up movie all on their own. Thanos versus The Emperor? Shelob vs. Blue? How about E.T versus Cooper from Super 8?  That's not all though! We also have a debate on when a franchise like Ghostbusters or Terminator should finally end, The Matrix turns 25, our review of Godzilla x Kong, and a whole lot more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 21:48) Opening | Movie and TV News Discussion (21:49 – 37:37) Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (37:38 - 46:42) Upcoming Releases (46:43 – 1:14:25) From The Outside In: Monster and Villain Mashups in Movies and TV (1:14:26 – 1:26:18) The Matrix Turns 25 Listen to our other podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

From the city of Minas Tirith to Sam versus Shelob to the Rohirrim's charge, we recall our epic experience with The Lord of the Rings films.

We continue our deep dive into The Return of the King. The pieces have been set, the game is ready to be played, the metaphors have been exhausted. We cover the film from just after the Skybeam to just after Sam fights Shelob. - A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at  PodcastoftheRings@gmail.com Jump into our DISCORD! Follow our Podcast on Twitter!  @PodoftheRings Look, mom! We have a Patreon! Join now for early releases, exclusive content, and a chance to be the One who Rules them ALL. Podcast of the Rings Patreon BEN GODDARDTwitterTwitch TikTok JESSICA LYNN VERDI TwitterTwitch   Produced by Jessica Lynn Verdi Theme Song written by Vinny Verdi JLV Podcasts | 2023  

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.

Why didn't Ungoliant get the sexy Shelob treatment? It's so unfair. We get deep this week and discuss the eldritch history of Ungoliant, alternate versions of her that Tolkien first envisioned, and possible origins. Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world. Along the way, they share a fun fact about language that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!

It's a very special episode for our 2 year anniversary. We sat down with Dr. Sara Brown, Chair of Language and Literature at Signum University, to talk about her upcoming book: Race, Gender, and The Other in Tolkien. Sara leads us through a wonderful discussion about Orcs, Eowyn, Shelob, and how queer Lord of the Rings can really be. Thank you all for 2 years of listening!You can find Dr Brown on twitter @AranelParmadil or on her website https://sarabrown.academia.edu/patreon.com/swordsandsocialismEmail: SwordsAndSocialismPod@protonmail.com The Show: @SwordsNSocPodAsha: @Herbo_AnarchistKetho: @MusicalPuma69

What is golgari, has eight legs and works like a control deck ? On this weeks episode, Daniel and Brian talk Shelob, Child of The Ungoliant. This deck empowers your spiders to be hyper aggressive due to the built in death touch nature of Shelob. The deck is a blast to play and extremely budget friendly! Let us know what other cards would get caught up in your web and enjoy this weeks episode!Deck list herehttps://archidekt.com/decks/5137466/shelob You can find all of our content at www.intothe99.com, If you want to support the show make sure to check out our merch store and Patreon: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/intothe99Leave us a rating or review ! It really helps us get noticed on apple and spotify and thanks so much for listening!Intro/Outro Music by:Track: ROY KNOX - Lost In SoundMusic Provided By: Magic RecordsListen To The Original: https://youtu.be/bafd5CsNk0MFanlink: https://fanlink.to/lisSupport the show

Um episódio da 11ª Guilda nunca se atrasa, nem se adianta, ele chega exatamente quando pretende chegar. Neste episódio, a Guilda tira as teias de aranha dos microfones e conta um pouco da experiência de jogar um selado da coleção "O Senhor dos Anéis: Contos da Terra Média". Essa coleção é tão boa mesmo? O preço da coleção é justo? Será que algum de nós tirou ou Um Anel? Quem são os participantes que desenvolveram aracnofobia depois de enfrentar a Laracna? Vem conferir! Siga A Décima Primeira Guilda nas redes sociais: • Instagram - @11guilda • Twitter - @11guilda • YouTube Dúvidas ou sugestões? Entre em contato com a guilda: contato.11guilda@gmail.com Nosso expediente: • Pauta e Host: Eis o mistério • Edição: Rafael Reis • Finalização e Arte: Rafael Reis e Felipe Moreira Créditos: • Carta da thumbnail: Samwise Gamgi - Arte: Ekaterina Burmak • The Fellowship Reunited (feat. Sir James Galway, Viggo Mortensen and Renée Fleming) • The Fighting Uruk-hai • Shelob's Lair • Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe • The Shire • Three Is Company • A Shortcut to Mushrooms • Khazad-dûm • The Mirror of Galadriel • The Departure of Boromir • Shelob the Great • Helm's Deep • The Last Debate (feat. Sissel Performing _Asëa Aranion_) • The Siege of Gondor • A Praça é Nossa - Tema A Praça - Carlos Imperial A 11ª Guilda Podcast é um conteúdo de fã não oficial permitido sob a política de conteúdo de fãs. Não aprovado/apoiado pela Wizards. Porções do material usado são propriedade da Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

The rated R podcast dedicated to gaming, general geekery and enduring sobriety in an ever maddening society!  This week we welcome back a fully dissected Will, an arachnophilic Steve and a Brackishly bearded Ticky. Since they hadn't chatted as a group in a while, the fellas got together on a random Monday evening and decided to just goofball it up. They do a quicky check-in on sobriety (like super quick) but end up mostly just trying to see who can make the others laugh most. We also go down a Tolien-esque rabbithole discussing the recently announced LoTR Magic the Gathering set! Thanks a ton for listening and please follow.  Facebook: The Save Vs. Poison Podcast  Twitch.tv/svppodcast  Twitter: @vs_save Instagram: Save_Vs_Poison Music Is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann Logo Art By Jenny Hager

Greg, Dan, and Cameron discuss the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien (pages 125-139). 00:12 Chapter 15 and 16 Recap 03:20 Discussion 43:40 NEW Format "Ulmo came to him once again, and spoke with him. And he said: 'Now thou shalt go at last to Gondolin, Turgon; and I will maintain my power in the Vale of Sirion, and in all the waters therein, so that none shall mark thy going, nor shall any find there the hidden entrance against thy will. Longest of all the realms of the Eldalië shall Gondolin stand against Melkor. But love not too well the work of thy hands and the devices of thy heart; and remember that the true hope of the Noldor lieth in the West and cometh from the Sea.'" Send feedback to beforethefellowship@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH this Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us as we follow Tolkien: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Rings of Power comes to Amazon, but nothing compares to the real story JRR Tolkien wrote. Is the Silmarillion his masterpiece? The Silmarillion is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us. Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grab a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforethefellowship/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beforethefellowship/support

Season 18, Episode 16: Set Review (Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth) Morde and Manacymbal join forces to analyze the best Modern cards from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth. Very few of these cards seem flashy enough for 2023 Modern, but heed Tolkien's advice: all that is gold does not glitter. A brave little hobbit, such as Rosie Cotton of South Lane, might have the right stats to enable a new infinite combo, and the interactive value provided by Orcish Bowmasters gets more powerful in older formats. A legendary land cycle has generous activated abilities, and Equipment decks get a new toy in Forge Anew. Will any of these cards break in to the brutally powerful Modern meta? Let's find out! Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com Timestamps [2:47] Housekeeping [4:02] Middle-Earth: First impressions [10:37] Barad-dur [11:51] Minas Tirith [13:02] Mines of Moria [13:55] Many Partings [15:31] Delighted Halfling [17:50] Oliphaunt + Generous Ent [19:20] Long List of the Ents [22:50] Shelob's Ambush [25:44] Orcish Bowmasters [28:44] Westfold Rider [30:13] Council's Deliberation [32:39] Nasty End [33:17] Boromir, Warden of the Tower [34:56] Rosie Cotton of South Lane [38:46] Forge Anew [42:17] Grishnakh, Brash Instigator [44:18] Swarming of Moria [45:13] Fires of Mount Doom [47:38] Nazgul [53:59] Bill the Pony [56:19] Hew the Entwood [58:16] Tom Bombadil [59:07] Gandalf the White [1:06:30] Aragorn, the Uniter [1:07:50] Sauron, the Dark Lord [1:09:38] March from the Black Gate [1:15:24] Closing thoughts: the future of mini-sets

We open on a menacing RED title card and the Radio Announcer reminds us of Savage Opress' creation, rise, and betrayal of Dooku and Asajj Ventress, plus his new mission: to find his brother, Darth Maul.  Dooku and Grievous discuss the rise of something sinister and we cut to Savage terrorizing a Waffle House at a spaceport, where some special dust-laden cargo leads him to a spaceship he commandeers to take him to a planet he believes his brother is on.Anakin and Ahsoka show up at the diner, just to eat, but a lingering darkness like a distant fart tells Anakin something foul is nearby.Sir Hiss shows up to guide Savage through his destination planet, but leads him to a trap as an offering to an old legend "BELOW”...  Who turns out to be Darth Maul, now with his bottom half resembling a robotic Shelob from LOTR, his horns grown out, and his mind driven crazy by the isolation; but all the while holding one thought: REVENGE.Yoda and Obi-Wan sense this awakening... as we come to The End.Another red title card before our Jedi Fortune Cookie "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". The Radio Announcer tells us Maul has been taken back to Mother Talzin. Still messed up in the head, Savage leaves Maul on the ship to find Talzin, and discovers the slaughter of the Nightsisters. Talzin reaches into Maul's mind to pull out his proverbial demons while also giving him new legs to replace the cobbled-together spider legs he had made himself.Maul slaughters innocents and broadcasts it to the Jedi and tells them that Obi-Wan must come alone. Yoda lets him go alone, but senses an unlikely ally will aid him... Asajj Ventress (who just learned of the bounty on Savage's head).Obi-Wan, getting his butt kicked by the horned brothers, is saved when Savage shows up. The four duel it out, but Asajj and Obi-Wan are outmatched and escape. Maul decides that patience is a virtue, and he will be counting on the jedi to try to track him down.https://twitter.com/ClosingCrawlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closing-crawl/id1530133296https://www.closingcrawl.com/Merch at: https://bit.ly/spacetimetm

“A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we foresake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day!”There and Back AgainWith the success of Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy in 2003, he proved that epic fantasy storytelling could not only work, but that it could be worth the risk to film them all at once. It could be argued that the biggest downside to this production method – filming all three movies at once then releasing them separately over the course of three years – is that many awards voters didn't feel each film deserved to be recognized individually. This film won all 11 Oscars for which it was nominated, but should the previous efforts also fared better? Regardless, Jackson delivers an epic trilogy, and this film's extended edition certainly gives us a lot to enjoy. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our conversations about the Lord of the Rings trilogy with a conversation about Jackson's 2003 film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.Here's a hint at what we talk about.The opening's fantastic, but why does Smeagol talk the way he does when he's morphed into Gollum? Andy has a bit of a quibble with that. We look at a number of the added scenes in the extended edition, focusing on the death of Saruman, the mouth of Sauron, and the relationship between Faramir and Eowen. How does the mad steward Denethor work for us? What about the massive armies and the battle at the end? Does it go a bit too far? We talk about a few of our favorite sequences – the lighting of the beacons, Shelob's lair and Sam rescuing Frodo from the Orc tower, Sam picking Frodo up to carry him up Mount Doom. We continue looking at the roles of women in the films and how Jackson and his writing team handled expanding their roles. And then, of course, we ponder the plight of the cave trolls. The olyphaunts aren't treated very well either, but we've seen cave troll abuse from the start. No matter how many points we have to poke at in this film, it's an easy one to love. 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 Return of the King(03:14) - Initial Thoughts(05:18) - Smeagol's Voice(07:51) - Extended Edition(16:11) - Crazy Denethor(21:30) - Gollum(24:54) - Digital Bits in Big Battle(33:13) - Little Moments(33:57) - Too Many Endings?(37:47) - Roles for Women(40:59) - Cave Trolls and Oliphaunts(42:09) - Jackson-isms(44:17) - Favorite Moments(49:01) - Songs(50:38) - Credits(51:51) - Sequels, Etc.(54:13) - Awards(56:55) - The Box Office(58:02) - Last Thoughts(59:03) - Coming Next Week • Train to Busan(01:00:48) - Letterboxd(01:02:20) - Wrap Up

“A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we foresake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day!”There and Back AgainWith the success of Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy in 2003, he proved that epic fantasy storytelling could not only work, but that it could be worth the risk to film them all at once. It could be argued that the biggest downside to this production method – filming all three movies at once then releasing them separately over the course of three years – is that many awards voters didn't feel each film deserved to be recognized individually. This film won all 11 Oscars for which it was nominated, but should the previous efforts also fared better? Regardless, Jackson delivers an epic trilogy, and this film's extended edition certainly gives us a lot to enjoy. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our conversations about the Lord of the Rings trilogy with a conversation about Jackson's 2003 film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.Here's a hint at what we talk about.The opening's fantastic, but why does Smeagol talk the way he does when he's morphed into Gollum? Andy has a bit of a quibble with that. We look at a number of the added scenes in the extended edition, focusing on the death of Saruman, the mouth of Sauron, and the relationship between Faramir and Eowen. How does the mad steward Denethor work for us? What about the massive armies and the battle at the end? Does it go a bit too far? We talk about a few of our favorite sequences – the lighting of the beacons, Shelob's lair and Sam rescuing Frodo from the Orc tower, Sam picking Frodo up to carry him up Mount Doom. We continue looking at the roles of women in the films and how Jackson and his writing team handled expanding their roles. And then, of course, we ponder the plight of the cave trolls. The olyphaunts aren't treated very well either, but we've seen cave troll abuse from the start. No matter how many points we have to poke at in this film, it's an easy one to love. 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 Return of the King(03:14) - Initial Thoughts(05:18) - Smeagol's Voice(07:51) - Extended Edition(16:11) - Crazy Denethor(21:30) - Gollum(24:54) - Digital Bits in Big Battle(33:13) - Little Moments(33:57) - Too Many Endings?(37:47) - Roles for Women(40:59) - Cave Trolls and Oliphaunts(42:09) - Jackson-isms(44:17) - Favorite Moments(49:01) - Songs(50:38) - Credits(51:51) - Sequels, Etc.(54:13) - Awards(56:55) - The Box Office(58:02) - Last Thoughts(59:03) - Coming Next Week • Train to Busan(01:00:48) - Letterboxd(01:02:20) - Wrap Up

We are joined by the originators of the Tier Lists - the boys from The Last Alliance of Noobs and Men! Sean and Liam bring their Australian hot takes as we rank all the monster hero profiles in MESBG! 0:00 Introduction 02:07 Gwaihir 06:03 Treebeard 09:00 Quickbeam 09:54 Beechbone 15:48 Beorn & Grimbeorn 22:33 Sauron 28:30 Shelob 30:53 Mordor Troll Chieftain 33:16 The Balrog 38:40 Cave Drake 42:18 Dragon 44:46 The Watcher in the Water 50:02 Gulavhar, The Terror of Arnor 54:28 Burhdur, Hill Troll Chieftain 55:34 The Spider Queen 01:01:50 The Goblin King 01:04:52 Bill the Troll 01:08:12 Bert the Troll 01:09:42 Tom the Troll 01:11:50 Smaug 01:13:51 Conclusion More Tier Lists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST For more content, like and follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Bizarro ethics, vored by a Shelob, and hear me out.

Now presenting; Shelob, The Musical! Anna and Ellen discuss Book 4 Chapter 9: Shelob's Lair and consequences in community in this week's episode of In Fellowship. Next week's theme is 'commitment'. - Website | infellowshippodcast.com Twitter | twitter.com/InFellowshipPod

Let's start October by mixing the spooky with something truly scary: politics! Come for the Tolkien lore, stay for the cathartic auditory depiction of a homophobic governor's bones being liquefied by a giant spider. That's the kind of biting political commentary you just can't get from traditional media! Find resources for abortion and pro-choice advocacy at: podvoices.help Email us at: findingmonsterright@gmail.com Twitter: @monsterrightpod

The Fellowship of the Morning Wood have arrived at their season 6 finale!! The Termites join forces with Elijah Wood's favorite Lord of the Rings character and triumph alongside idiom errors, line earworms, and queer vocabulary. ---  FOLLOW US:  IG: http://instagram.com/morningwoodpod  Twitter: http://twitter.com/morningwoodpod2  FB: http://facebook.com/morningwoodpod---  ALSO LISTEN ON:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-wood/id1381025687?mt=2Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Muc2ltcGxlY2FzdC5jb20vcG9kY2FzdHMvNzQ4OC9yc3MSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Nv0jUo  Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185226&refid=stpr

This week, we're joined by our good friend  Iiris (aka @HobbitHotTakes on TikTok) to discuss “Shelob's Lair” and the “Choices of Master Samwise." We also finish up the chapters "The Passing of the Grey Company” and “The Siege of Gondor." In this episode, we cover:How the Army of the Dead look in the book vs. the movieTolkien's visceral description of Shelob's LairSam's experience with the RingAnd we discuss if orcs are inherently evil after all

Welcome to a new show where the creators you love talk about the film scores they love. Welcome to My Big Score. In our first episode, Chris sits down with writer Sarah Shachat (Wolf 359, Unseen) to discuss Howard Shore's monumental score for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Symphonic movie-making, which piece Sarah used as her pump-up music during college, which beacon of Gondor is the best, an extended discussion of Shelob's lair, and much more mark our discussion of one of the most storied scores of the 21st century. My Big Score was created, hosted, and edited by Christopher Dole Show theme composed by Erik Jourgensen Show art by Chandler Candela Social media consultant Ellie Warren Subscribe to My Big Score on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your podcatcher of choice! Our sponsors today: Shaker and Spoon, Tab for a Cause Support us on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first episode, Chris sits down with writer Sarah Shachat (Wolf 359, Unseen) to discuss Howard Shore's monumental score for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Symphonic movie-making, which piece Sarah used as her pump-up music during college, which beacon of Gondor is the best, an extended discussion of Shelob's lair, and much more mark our discussion of one of the most storied scores of the 21st century. My Big Score was created, hosted, and edited by Christopher Dole Show theme composed by Erik Jourgensen Show art by Chandler Candela Social media consultant Ellie Warren Our sponsors today: Shaker and Spoon, Tab for a Cause Support us on Patreon

This week we cover an unnecessarily large spider and the mysterious pass of Cirith Ungol. Along with some amazing listener questions! Website: www.MinasTirithArchives.com Facebook: History of Middle-Earth Podcast  Instagram: @Historyofmiddleearthpod   Sources: Tolkien Gateway Writings of Tolkien Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare

On this episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys form a fellowship to hunt down the monstrous, shadow weaving spider Demon from Lord of the Rings: Shelob. Will speaks cookie heresy. Chris busts out the heavy earth moving equipment. Adrian is having trouble getting over Jamar. And the gents get REALLY deep into the Lord of the Rings weeds as they discuss the best ways to kill Shelob. "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License: CC BY  Sources: Tolkien, J R. R. The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1994  

We are excited to have you join us today as we jump into the final installment of The Lord of the Rings film series and emphasize the major differences between Part 2 of the extended edition of The Return of the King in comparison to the corresponding scenes found in its novel counterpart. Please note that the changing of character perspectives as seen on screen does not evenly line up with the sequence of events in the novel in a chronological order.   Follow along while we highlight the key differences found between the movie and the books such as; Frodo's entry into Shelob's Lair, the death of Denethor, the assistance of the dead army, the last council before marching on the Black Gate, and the aftermath of the Second Great War.   With Chase and Josh discussing the irregularities, highlighting problems affecting plot lines, providing evidence through passages found in the novel, and presenting Part 2 of the film with a numeric grade, don't miss out.   "Well, good luck on your road, and good luck to your homecoming!" said Mr. Butterbur. "Should have warned you before that all's not well in the Shire neither, if what we hear is true. Funny goings on, they say. But one thing drives out another, and I was full of my own troubles. But if I may be so bold, you've come back changed from your travels, and you look now like folk as can deal with troubles out of hand. I don't doubt you'll soon set all to rights. Good luck to you! And the oftener you come back the better I'll be pleased."

Samwise returns to where he left Frodo in the pass of Cirith Ungol, only to discover his master already defeated and being dragged away by Shelob. Acting on instinct, Sam leaps into action, armed with his guts, the elven-blade, and the Phial of Galadriel — which proves to be a valuable weapon for bringing actual starlight into the darkness of Shelob's Lair. We see Sam go through his darkest moment yet, discuss how spiders are not like dragons, and power through lots of talk of spider-stench (and spider droppings, because of course we did). [Trigger Warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide.]

Rohan survived the Battle of Helms Deep, Isengard's power is broken and the palantír is now in it's rightful place, while Frodo has been stung by Shelob and presumed dead and Sam makes the choice to continue the journey with the Ring alone, until he learns Frodo is in fact, not dead. Today we move forward into the third and final novel in the acclaimed Lord of the Rings series where we are covering Chapter 1 through Chapter 5 (Minas Tirith-The Ride of the Rohirrim).   Stick around as we get a look at Gondor preparing for war, Denethor having a power struggle with Gandalf, the appearance of Aragorn's old friends from the North, a secret revealed to the Enemy, a path that none living should take, the beginning of the battle at Gondor, Théoden's fateful decision, and a face to face with the Black Captain and the White Wizard.   With Chase & Josh moving into the final installment of the book series, highlighting a few foreshadowed and full circle moments, providing major key takeaways of each chapter, producing evidence of certain opinions, and closing out with intricate debates, you don't want to miss this.   "Farewell, Peregrin son of Paladin! Your service has been short, and now it is drawing to an end. I release you from the little that remains. Go now, and die in what way seems best to you."

The appearance of the biggest cobwebs he's ever seen gives Sam some hope that he's at least dealing with something he understands, and fortunately cutting through them is easy enough with the right tools (such as an ancient Elvish sword from Gondolin). But soon Frodo is wild with (false) hope of his own, and rushes headlong into what Sam knows can only be more danger. We dig deeper into Shelob's history and her mutual understanding with Sauron, learn how much of an arachnophile Gollum really is, and discuss how the One Ring is — and is not — like a palantír.

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire one chapter a week! Jeff is off for a couple months, so Emmett is resuming his Lord of the Rings episodes. Special guest Benjamin Nielsen joins us for Book 4, Chapter 9 & 10, "Shelob's Lair" and "The Choices of Master Samwise," in which everyone's favorite giant spider stings Frodo, leaving Sam to take up the gauntlet of the quest, whether he likes it or not. (Spoiler: he doesn't.) Our patreon: www.patreon.com/NotACastASOIAF   Our merch store: https://notacastasoiaf.threadless.com     Our twitter: twitter.com/NotACastASOIAF   Our facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/289889118235797/   Our youtube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmDfPdG…iew_as=subscriber   Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn

Episode 5: Eowyn might not be a man, but Pappy is all man, and he's hosting Episode 5 of our Return of the King podcast. ************* GROND! GROND! GROND! Frodo and Sam battle Shelob, and Denethor loses his mind. Rohan rides as the Battle of Pelennor Fields reaches a crescendo, and the Witch-King personally enters the fray. The trivia game is to guess if the clip is from the Streets or Tolkien. You get +1 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer.

Episode 4: You will suffer Stevie as he hosts Episode 4 of our Return of the King podcast. ************* Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli travel on the Path of the Dead in search of the cursed Army of the Dead. Mordor attacks Gondor as Frodo enters Shelob's lair.