The hobbits have their first taste of homecoming as they enter the Breeland, and it’s not quite what they expected (in more ways than one). Read more
VI. Chapter 6: Many Partings
All stories must come to an end, and celebrations can’t last forever. Thus, although the hobbits set out with a kingly entourage, their company gradually dwindles to just the four of them and Gandalf. Read more
VI. Chapter 5: The Steward and the King
Now that the war’s over, it’s time to turn to love! Read more
VI. Chapter 4: The Field of Cormallen
With the Ring destroyed, things have turned toward the joyous, but there’s still plenty left to resolve as we enjoy the “happy ending”. Read more
VI. Chapter 3: Mount Doom
On Mount Doom doom shall fall…and Frodo shall fail. Read more
VI. Chapter 2: The Land of Shadow
In the land where death and darkness reign, the most precious commodity, the thing you must cling to, savoring every ounce, is hope. Read more
VI. Chapter 1: The Tower of Cirith Ungol
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