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cats16
Half-elven

Sep 4 2013, 4:52am

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Just a thought that crossed my mind today.

I seem to remember another poster recently mentioning that, in TORn's Elder Days, movie discussion threads--similar to RR chapter-by-chapter discussions--took place in between LOTR films. Am I misremembering, or is that correct?

If that was the case (or maybe even if not), I was wanting to throw around the idea for a possible organized discussion in the lead-up to DOS. Whether it be before/after the EE is a topic to discuss, but I thought it would be worthwhile to receive feedback on the idea.

I know that a lot of posts on the Hobbit forum are speculation-driven, and that some people come here for news just as much as good ole discussion. But it seems like there's been a notable absence of actual discussion of the motion picture itself. This, of course, isn't my primary motivating factor for this query. Rather, I thought it would be a great way to pass the time in between films while having some great analysis sprinkled in between.

Format is obviously a thing to be discussed, too.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, be they in favor or against.


Ataahua
Forum Admin / Moderator


Sep 4 2013, 4:55am

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Yes, that is indeed correct. [In reply to] Can't Post

Just as for the Reading Room discussions of the book, someone would take it upon themselves to organise chapter by chapter discussions of the movie on DVD. I don't think it matters if it's the theatrical version or the EE - in fact, the theatrical would probably be better as there won't be much time between the EE's release and then a whole new avalanche of discussion threads when the DOS film opens.

Feel free to be the instigator, cats. :)

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cats16
Half-elven

Sep 4 2013, 5:48am

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Thanks for clarifying, Ataahua! [In reply to] Can't Post

Good point on the downside of doing the EE. We'd be on page 5 before the post is submitted!

I'd love to instigate.EvilWink

Although some co-conspirators would be lovely, too. Any takers out there?


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DanielLB
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Sep 4 2013, 7:46am

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Will work long, unsociable hours; and for minimum wage. No annual leave required, nor any sick leave. Toilet breaks are a bonus, so feel free to remove them too. I Cannot guarantee the talking purse will or will not enter any discussions, and any posts of mine are likely to contain spelling and grammar mistakes. I only accept monkey nuts as payment. Thank you for you consideration.

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Starling
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Sep 4 2013, 7:55am

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Kelvarhin
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Sep 4 2013, 10:25am

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Starling
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Sep 4 2013, 10:30am

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Kelvarhin
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Sep 4 2013, 10:37am

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DanielLB
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Sep 4 2013, 10:48am

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Thank god I didn't put "Roasted monkey nuts are my favourite". Wink The filth on these baords!



cats16
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Sep 4 2013, 12:39pm

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By gosh I think you've got the job!

Monkey nuts hmm...I might need to head to the currency exchange for that.

Awesome!! I'll PM you later today and maybe we can shoot around some ideas. If that works?


CuriousG
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Sep 4 2013, 12:44pm

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Filth [In reply to] Can't Post

I thought we came to Feedback to *report* on obscenities, not create them. ;)


Rembrethil
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Sep 4 2013, 1:33pm

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So.... [In reply to] Can't Post

Would we be watching it at the same time, like the LotR marathon, or watching one chapter at a time, on our own time?


cats16
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Sep 4 2013, 4:19pm

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I was thinking... [In reply to] Can't Post

the latter of the two you listed.


Altaira
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Sep 4 2013, 5:12pm

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Not so much the Eldar Days [In reply to] Can't Post

LOTR movie discussions are ongoing on the LOTR movie board, like here. They've use screen caps as long as I can remember. Just another option

Good luck, and great idea!


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Ataahua
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Sep 4 2013, 7:07pm

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One way to do it [In reply to] Can't Post

is to post a sign-up thread on Movie: Hobbit. Have a list of the chapters available and ask people to pick which chapter discussions they'd like to lead.

Reposting TORN 201's image guidelines in that thread would be helpful too!

Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."

"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.


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cats16
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Sep 4 2013, 8:08pm

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Very good advice. Thank you! // [In reply to] Can't Post

 


cats16
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Sep 4 2013, 8:10pm

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Thanks Altaira! [In reply to] Can't Post

Good point with SCOD. Possibly a template to start from!


Kim
Valinor


Sep 4 2013, 11:48pm

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Hi cats16 [In reply to] Can't Post

I think this is a great idea and look forward to participating in the discussions with you, DanielLB and his monkey nu...wait, what? And I'll try really hard to include some comments on a topic other than Thorin. Laugh


Brethil
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Sep 4 2013, 11:54pm

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hmmm...wait...what was that? Thorin? [In reply to] Can't Post


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I think this is a great idea and look forward to participating in the discussions with you, DanielLB and his monkey nu...wait, what? And I'll try really hard to include some comments on a topic other than Thorin. Laugh




Its that avatar Kim. So distracting. WinkEvil

Is there a Tolkien topic that you have wanted to look into more deeply, and write about your thoughts on it? If so, we'd like to hear from you for the next TORn Amateur Symposium- coming in November. Happy writing!








cats16
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Sep 5 2013, 12:20am

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Radagast: I'd like to see you try [In reply to] Can't Post

Wink

Great to hear your interest!! Details should be coming soon.

Instead of frame-by-frame analysis, should we be expecting a hair-by-hair play-by-play for Thorin? (Yikes! Too many hyphens for one sentence.Crazy)

Although I believe you would have some co-commentators for that in this room...*looks up at Brethil* TongueCoolAngelic


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Ardamírë
Valinor


Sep 5 2013, 2:11am

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I'm looking forward to it! [In reply to] Can't Post

I think an AUJ SCOD will be lots of fun. I think it'll be just a different type of discussion that will be really unique and enjoyable. Can't wait until it happens Smile

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cats16
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Sep 5 2013, 2:19am

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A nice change of pace, no? [In reply to] Can't Post

I'm eager to hear everyone's thoughts.

Is AUJ sitting anywhere different in your mind now? Or is it about the same? Hadn't seen you post much in there lately, so I'm just curious.


Brethil
Half-elven


Sep 5 2013, 2:32am

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(*waves back, not even having the grace to blush anymore*) Hullo Cats! [In reply to] Can't Post

BTW I think its a super fun idea! SmileSmileSmile Count me in!

Is there a Tolkien topic that you have wanted to look into more deeply, and write about your thoughts on it? If so, we'd like to hear from you for the next TORn Amateur Symposium- coming in November. Happy writing!








cats16
Half-elven


Sep 5 2013, 2:34am

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Awesome! Can't wait!! // [In reply to] Can't Post

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Ardamírë
Valinor


Sep 5 2013, 3:10am

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It will be a great change of pace. [In reply to] Can't Post

It'll definitely be nice to talk specific scenes and images. I know there will be all kinds of views, but I hope it doesn't decay into another "lovers vs haters" thing.

Well, I've still only seen it twice: first on opening night and then again back in June. I believe my original evaluation of it ended up being a 3/10, and the second viewing bumped it up to a 6/10. Due to a great many things in it that I absolutely do not agree with, I don't think it'll ever surpass a 6/10 rating. (That's only for the theatrical edition, though. The EE could bring it up if it's excellent, though it will still have the things I don't like, and frankly, the reports of the EE are equal parts good and bad for me. I think it'll remain about a 6/10, if I had to guess.) The sad thing is that I haven't even had the desire to rewatch the film lately at all. I wish it weren't so, but whatever. I still love the Good Morning scene and the Unexpected Party, but I don't think the rest of the film reaches the same levels of brilliance (not even Riddles).

Well, I've been gone from home for the past 7 or 8 days, so I haven't even been around much until yesterday anyway. But on top of that, the Hobbit board just isn't really my comfort zone anymore. I still read much of it, but I prefer not to jump into it as much. I presume, though, that the AUJ SCOD will be there, and I'll definitely jump into that.

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Of the Horns of Ylmir calling - and shall hear them till my death.

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