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The Lord Of The Rings Movies Missed A Chance To Give Sam More Depth By Cutting One Scene From The Books
This Lord of the Rings scene would have helped show how much 1 gardener grew throughout the trilogy and became worthy of the name Samwise the Brave.
The Wheel Of Time Season 3's Surprise Villain Death Happened Too Early
While this Whitecloak’s death has changed greatly in context from the books, it still remains a fitting end for a sadist of his caliber.
“Greatly Concerned With Petty Consistency”: The Hobbit’s Heartwarming Backstory Explains Why The Lord Of The Rings Is So Detailed
While Tolkien’s works are seen as the foundation of modern fantasy, it’s important to that it all began with a hobbit and a bedtime story.
10 Viking Metal Bands You Need To Listen To Right Now
These bands all draw deep inspiration from the myths and legends of the ancient sea-faring Vikings, turning them into brilliant, brutal heavy metal.
9 Songs From 2020 That Make Me Feel Weirdly Nostalgic
I don’t know what’s stranger: the fact that I’m yearning for the halcyon loneliness of 2020, or the selection of songs I associate with that year.
The Hobbit's Five Armies Explained: Who They Were & How It's Different In The Book Vs. The Movie
There were several differences between the film and book versions of the The Hobbit's Battle of the Five Armies – namely, what the fifth army was.
11 Modern Folk Artists Who Are Completely Transforming The Genre
These 11 artists show that although folk music is rooted in centuries of tradition, the genre is at its best in the hands of innovative musicians.
I Wish The Lord Of The Rings Movies Hadn't Cut What Happened To Bag End After Frodo Left Middle-earth
While the films do a wonderful job showing the relationship between Frodo and Sam, adding this little detail would have been icing on the cake.
If You're Just Getting Into Sci-Fi Books, These Are 10 You Should Absolutely Avoid
While many are genre-defining works, or at least have some brilliant moments, they’re all a little dry – or a little dated – for aspiring sci-fi fans.
Lord Of The Rings' Unfinished Sequel: 5 Surprising Things You Probably Didn't Know About Tolkien's Plan
The New Shadow, as Tolkien had titled it, was a very different kind of story from its predecessor – and that’s part of why he never finished it.
Sabrina Carpenter's Juno Pose Controversy Proves Something We All Seem To Have Forgotten When It Comes To Music
It’s 2025 and the fact that we’re still talking about this isn’t just embarrassing – it’s a sign that misogyny is still alive and well in America.
The Next Stormlight Archive Book Will Have A 10-Year Time Jump, But I'm Convinced One Character Will Return Much Older
Shallan has never been the type to simply wait for a challenge to by, not when there’s a chance for her to do something brave – and foolish.
Despite Being A Box Office Flop For Disney, This 23-Year-Old Science Fantasy Movie Remains An Underrated Gem
Like a shining jewel in a treasure horde, this underappreciated Disney classic stands out from the rest – and has plenty to teach modern films!
10 One-Hit Wonders From The 1990s Who Deserved At Least One More Hit
Each of these artists had a song that dominated the radio once in the ‘90s, but none of them deserve to be dismissed as one-trick ponies.
10 Obscure Fantasy Books Hardly Anyone Re
These books are on the brink of fading away into obscurity, but they all – even the 130-year-old one – are well worth being ed and loved.
This Incredible Chappell Roan Cover Proves All Songs Deserve A Ska Cover
Ska gets unfairly derided, but as this cover of Chappell Roan’s hit “Red Wine Supernova” shows, this underrated genre deserves to be taken seriously.
You Probably Missed This Lord Of The Rings Movie Reference To One Of Legolas' Most Impressive Abilities
It’s only a short moment in The Fellowship of the Ring, but it’s a fascinating glimpse at how Tolkien’s elves moved in true harmony with nature.
The Hobbit Movies Made Many Questionable Changes, But I'm Glad They Added One Character Who Wasn't In The Book
I might be an old-school Tolkien scholar but I’m no prescriptivist, and this is one of the few changes to The Hobbit I actually found myself enjoying.
37 Years Later, I Still Can't Believe This Artist Beat Michael Jackson, Prince, & Whitney Houston For Album Of The Year
The Grammys may have issues being biased against some genres, but in 1988, the Academy broke years of tradition in picking this Album of the Year.
What Is Compulsion? How Wheel Of Time's New One Power Ability Works
Season 3 of The Wheel of Time has revealed this insidious use of the One Power – and it will have tremendous consequences for everyone in the show.