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***Gilthalion*** · 06-11-2001, 05:36 AM

<blockquote>Quote:<hr> That's why I think making the movies is pointless. If something can't be improved on,why try? <hr></blockquote> I don't think you understand the point of making a movie. If one wanted to "improve" on the original work, one would rew[/b] the book. Filming a movie, interpreting the story for cinema, is an entirely different matter. And I notice that none of the "purists" can defend the fact that their standard of purity, a regard of the work as something holy and untouchable, was not shared by the author. Why deny yourselves the pleasure of what will no doubt be a truly great motion picture experience, shared by millions upon millions who will be introduced to Middle-earth? Tolkien himself looked forward to a time when such things would be done. He hoped that others would use pen and brush and drama to bring their own interpretations to the grand mythology he created. He well understood the differences between the art forms. His aim was that the stories be told! We are on the verge of one of the defining cultural experiences of the 21st century, and we are on the cutting edge of it. Rather take Our Precious and go hide in a hole under the root of a mountain, we should be glad that others will be introduced to the great stories and the marvelous Truths they convey. The literati of the world have an extremely dark opinion of Tolkien's work, hating it and all it stands for. With this cinematic interpretation, their post-modern Mordorian darkness is cast aside, and the masses will learn what we already know. All the same, I will miss Bombadil. <center> <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">Barrow-Downs</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000">Bare Bones</a>~<a href="http://pub41.ezboard.com/btarostineruhir">Tar Ost-in-Eruhir</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000/gilthalion.html">Grand Adventures</a>~<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/fanfichobbits.asp">The Hobbits</a>~<a href="http://www.tolkientrail.com">Tolkien Trail</a> </center>

06-11-2001, 05:36 AM	#23
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	<BR><br><br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> That's why I think making the movies is pointless. If something can't be improved on,why try? <hr></blockquote><br> <br> I don't think you understand the point of making a movie.<br> <br> If one wanted to <i> "improve"</i> on the original work, one would <i> rew</b></i>[/b] the <u>book</u>.<br> <br> Filming a movie, interpreting the story for cinema, is an entirely different matter.<br> <br> And I notice that none of the "purists" can defend the fact that their standard of purity, a regard of the work as something holy and untouchable, was not shared by the author.<br> <br> Why deny yourselves the pleasure of what will no doubt be a truly great motion picture experience, shared by millions upon millions who will be introduced to Middle-earth? Tolkien himself looked forward to a time when such things would be done. He hoped</b> that others would use pen and brush and drama to bring their own interpretations to the grand mythology he created. He well understood the differences between the art forms. His aim was that the stories be told!<br> <br> We are on the verge of one of the defining cultural experiences of the 21st century, and we are on the cutting edge of it.<br> <br> Rather take Our Precious and go hide in a hole under the root of a mountain, we should be glad that others will be introduced to the great stories and the marvelous Truths they convey. The literati of the world have an extremely dark opinion of Tolkien's work, hating it and all it stands for.<br> <br> With this cinematic interpretation, their post-modern Mordorian darkness is cast aside, and the masses will learn what we already know.<br> <br> All the same, I will miss Bombadil. <p><center> <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">Barrow-Downs</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000">Bare Bones</a>~<a href="http://pub41.ezboard.com/btarostineruhir">Tar Ost-in-Eruhir</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000/gilthalion.html">Grand Adventures</a>~<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/fanfichobbits.asp">The Hobbits</a>~<a href="http://www.tolkientrail.com">Tolkien Trail</a> </center></p> __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!