A weekly exploration of all things Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings", and Middle-Earth. Join Ben and Jess as they examine the books, movies, TV shows, appendices, lore, and more; all with lighthearted and unfocused joy. A new episode every Tuesday.
Why "The Hunt for Gollum" is a Bad Idea
The Hunt for Gollum (2009) · Jan 21, 2025
Cate Blanchett in "Thor: Ragnarok"
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) · Aug 20, 2024
Sir Ian McKellen in 'X-Men"
X-Men: The Mutant Watch (2000) · Aug 13, 2024
Sean Bean in "National Treasure"
National Treasure (2004) · Jul 16, 2024
John Rhys-Davies in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) · Jul 9, 2024
Liv Tyler in "Armageddon"
Armageddon (1998) · Jul 2, 2024
Sean Astin in "Encino Man"
Encino Man (1992) · Jun 25, 2024
Orlando Bloom in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl"
Rushing Through Rankin/Bass "Return of the King" TV Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) · Feb 6, 2024
Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) · Jan 31, 2023
Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) · Jan 23, 2023
Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) · Jan 17, 2023
Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) · Jan 10, 2023
Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) · Dec 13, 2022
Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) · Dec 6, 2022