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.
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episode 21: Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter Jackson
The journey through the Hobbit trilogy by Peter Jackson has begun and an unexpected friend joins Alex and Jess. For this series, guest host Ben Goddard will join the show to share his begrudging love for the films. Each movie will be broken up into...
episode 22: Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Peter Jackson
We wrap up discussion on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by looking at the second half of the movie, from Rivendell on. And while riddles in the dark is it's saving grace, is there anything else in this movie that's worth the price of admission? ...
episode 23: Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" by Peter Jackson
It's time for the last part of the first half of the Hobbit trilogy. Confused? We were too. But then we remembered we are reviewing the first half of "The Desolation of Smaug." Join Alex, Jess, and Ben as they try to find any redeeming qualities this...
episode 24: Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" by Peter Jackson
The journey of Bilbo (sort of) continues as Ben, Alex, and Jess breakdown the second half of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug." If you take Benedict Cumberbatch's performance and combine it with the behind the scenes mocap, you got yourself a pretty...
episode 25: Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter Jackson
Alex, Ben, and Jess have made it to the third film of the trilogy and now, with even more Alfrid! We review the movie right up until the battle begins and you're not gonna wanna miss our hot takes. Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week...
episode 26: Part 2: Review of "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" by Peter Jackson
Well, the deed is done. Alex, Ben, and Jessica have made their way through the Extended Cut versions of Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit.' They reserve their thoughts about the trilogy as a whole for the next episode, and focus on the remaining half of...
episode 27: The Hobbit Trilogy Wrap-Up: What if it were only two movies?
The most enjoyable and unexpectedly long journey of The Hobbit Trilogy has come to an end for Alex, Ben, and Jess. What's clear is that there is a lot to love and the trio discusses what to keep in order to make it only 2 movies long. - Alex knows a...
episode 28: The Ballad of Ungoliant
Before Shelob hoped to make a meal of Sam and Frodo in Cirith Ungol, there came Ungoliant, an unknowable, evil creature that crept out from the darkness with insatiable hunger during the First Age and was persuaded to do Morgoth's bidding. If any of...
episode 29: NEW Lord of the Rings??
In case you haven't heard, Warner Bros has announced that new Lord of the Rings movies are in the works. Special guest, Ben Goddard, is back to chat about just what the heck that could possibly mean. Alex, Jess, and Ben discuss what the projects might...
episode 30: The Mirror of Galadriel
Alex takes the time to explain the magic behind the Mirror of Galadriel, and Jess makes sure to bring her usual "perspective." Honestly, this episode is probably just a thinly vieled excuse for Alex to talk exclusively about Galadriel more. - Alex...