It’s Samwise the Stouthearted to the rescue! Read more
V. Chapter 10: The Black Gate Opens
The doom of Middle-earth approaches… Read more
V. Chapter 9: The Last Debate
They won a battle, but what to do with that victory? Also, Legolas and Gimli are enjoying the sights of Minas Tirith. Read more
Fruits Basket Season 1: A Review-ish Thing
I considered saving this for my traditional year-end highlight list, but opted to give this show its own post because A) I have a ton of thoughts on it RIGHT NOW that I wish to express and B) I have a ton of thoughts on it which would inevitably take up no less than half of that post and still not really do them justice. So I’m just taking some time to write said thoughts down and dedicating a whole post to it, though it’s not really a proper review. If you want a review, here it is: If you’ve ever had the slightest interest in Fruits Basket, watch this show. It is beautiful. Read more
V. Chapter 8: The Houses of Healing
This chapter illustrates one aspect of The Lord of the Rings which sets it apart from many of its brethren: It commits to showing the arduous process of healing the wounds of war. Read more
V. Chapter 7: The Pyre of Denethor
Despair strikes at the heart of the city, and it’s all Gandalf can do to keep the fire from spreading. Read more
V. Chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Éowyn finally gets her moment of renown (with a little help from Merry), but it still remains to be seen whether she’s truly escaped her “cage”.
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V. Chapter 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim
The pace quickens as all forces begin to converge on Minas Tirith. Also, alas, racial stereotypes. Read more
V. Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor
Despair assails the White Tower from within as inexorably as the hosts of Mordor without. Read more
V. Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan
Now all roads were running together to the East to meet the coming of war and the onset of the Shadow. And even as Pippin stood at the Great Gate of the City and saw the Prince of Dol Amroth ride in with his banners, the King of Rohan came down out of the hills…
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