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J.R.R. Tolkien

Guillermo del Toro to make "Hobbit" films: Bleah!: A director who hates Tolkien, enslaved in New Zealand by a latter-day George Lucas. Whose brilliant idea was this?; Apr 25, 2008
The real fellowship of the ring: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis' all-night argument about God paved the way for both "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Chronicles of Narnia."; By Steven Hart Dec 3, 2003
Ents storm Grand Central!: And Gollum rides the Times Square shuttle, as New Line's publicity machine brings Middle-earth to America's city of myth.; By Rebecca Traister Nov 19, 2003
The man who would be king: In an exclusive interview, Viggo Mortensen, who plays Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings," talks about his photography, his indie publishing house, and why Bush will go down in history as the Sauron of American presidents.; By Scott Thill Oct 24, 2003
The shelf goes ever onward: Our recommended books on all things Tolkienian for the Middle Earthlings on your holiday list.; By Laura Miller Dec 19, 2002
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers": Yes, there are some "middle-chapter" problems, but Peter Jackson's Tolkien adaptation hasn't lost its devastating humanity, its heart-stopping cinematography or its epic sweep.; By Charles Taylor Dec 18, 2002
J.R.R. Tolkien -- enemy of progress: "The Lord of the Rings" is lovingly crafted, seductive -- and profoundly backward-looking. Why not look at things through the Dark Lord's eye for a change?; By David Brin Dec 17, 2002
One film to rule them all: Peter Jackson's "Fellowship of the Ring" pleases both Tolkien nuts and "Lord of the Rings" virgins. How did he pull off such an unlikely feat?; By Scott Rosenberg Feb 6, 2002
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring": The heroic and epic film version of "The Lord of the Rings" brings beauty, awe and excitement back to the big screen.; By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 18, 2001
The fellowship of the ravenous movie press: I went to the "Lord of the Rings" junket and all I got was this lousy Gandalf goblet.; By Andrew O'Hehir Dec 6, 2001
Tolkien and terror: A tale of good and evil battling under the dark cloud of fear, Tolkien's masterpiece resonates with a wisdom that our recent horror allows us to understand.; By Jim Paul Nov 15, 2001
Balrogs! Cave trolls! Hobbits!: Critics get to see a 25-minute preview of December's much-anticipated "Lord of the Rings" movie.; By Bill Wyman Oct 19, 2001
A curiously very great book: Although its popularity is unparalleled, intellectuals still question the literary stature of "The Lord of the Rings." Now, one scholar defends it as a modern masterpiece. Second of two parts.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jun 5, 2001
The book of the century: Although its popularity is unparalleled, intellectuals dismiss "The Lord of the Rings" as boyish fantasy. Now one scholar defends J.R.R. Tolkien's "true myth" as a modern masterpiece. First of two parts.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jun 4, 2001
J.R.R. Tolkien: Hear a rare recording of the fantasy master himself reading from "The Two Towers," a book from his famed trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings."; May 15, 2001
J. R. R. Tolkien: Poem in Elvish; By J. R. R. Tolkien Oct 5, 2000
Frodo lives -- on the big screen: Can the quest to turn "The Lord of the Rings" into a movie trilogy satisfy Tolkien's legions of dedicated fans and still produce a blockbuster?; By Andrew O'Hehir Aug 16, 2000
Re-heat after me: Hollywood's favorite girl-gripe is back! Also: Dino De Laurentiis gets cranky about Clarice; Chrissie Hynde's gonna use her knife; and Paul MCartney shakes his bootie on the bar at Hogs and Heifers.; By Amy Reiter Mar 13, 2000
"Princess Mononoke": After the success of Disney's "Mulan," Miramax does its parent company one better.; By Andrew O'Hehir Oct 27, 1999
Editor's pick: Michael Korda, editor of Jacqueline Susann and Tennessee Williams, picks his five favorite novels of the past 40 years.; By Michael Korda Jun 7, 1999
Personal Best: The Lord of the Rings: "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien; By Scott Rosenberg Sep 30, 1996

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