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5 songs you did not know were inspired by novels

August 22, 2025 12:21 pm

Explore how rock songs draw inspiration from literature, showcasing the timeless connection between music and novels. Discover tracks inspired by works like "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four."

The Lord of the Rings The War of the Rohirrim movie review: A pretty solid effort

December 13, 2024 5:51 pm

Having established itself as a deserving inhabitant of the Rings universe – the jerks of combining anime with frenetic action apart – The War of the Rohirrim does manage to overstay its welcome. At 134 minutes, it is a little too long, and a little too caught up towards the end in its own heroine.

The Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power Season 2 review: Though it has ample material to propel the narrative forward, TROP season two is plagued by a series of poor choices, just like the decision to kill off Bronwyn — simply because actor Nazanin Boniadi exited the show.

The Rings of Power Season 2 review: Prime Video series' new chapter is a complete disaster, much like the decision to kill off Bronwyn

October 11, 2024 9:00 pm

The Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power Season 2 review: Though it has ample material to propel the narrative forward, TROP season two is plagued by a series of poor choices, just like the decision to kill off Bronwyn — simply because actor Nazanin Boniadi exited the show.

While The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power introduced several new characters to Middle-earth, the ones that won the most hearts were the Harfoots Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot and Poppy Proudfellow.

Exclusive | The Rings of Power's Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards open up about the Prime Video series: 'Never experienced anything like this before'

October 03, 2024 7:16 pm

While The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power introduced several new characters to Middle-earth, the ones that won the most hearts were the Harfoots Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot and Poppy Proudfellow.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power director Charlotte Brändström recently discussed what she found most fascinating about the world JD Payne and Patrick McKay brought to life from JRR Tolkien's literature.

Exclusive | Director Charlotte Brändström on what makes The Rings of Power unique: 'In shows, you often have only one world; but here...'

October 03, 2024 7:09 pm

The Rings of Power director Charlotte Brändström recently discussed what she found most fascinating about the world JD Payne and Patrick McKay brought to life from JRR Tolkien's literature.

In contrast to the much beloved The Lord of the Rings films, directed by Sir Peter Jackson, The Rings of Power has a much darker tone, with both the mind games by its antagonists and the level of bloodshed considerably heightened.

Exclusive | The Rings of Power co-creator JD Payne reveals why Prime Video series is darker than The Lord of the Rings movies: 'In the third age, they were worried...'

September 24, 2024 5:55 pm

In contrast to the Lord of the Rings films, The Rings of Power has a much darker tone, with both the mind games by its antagonists and the level of bloodshed considerably heightened.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's makers indeed did a commendable job in the first season of the show hiding Halbrand's true identity until the very end.

Exclusive | The Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers reveals he didn't know Halbrand was Sauron until episode 3 of first season: 'I was sus though'

September 02, 2024 8:05 am

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's makers indeed did a commendable job in the first season of the show hiding Halbrand's true identity until the very end.

$Rings of Power Season 2 review: From the initial glimpses, it's evident that the battle isn't just between good and evil, but within the ranks of the good too, as friendships are tested and kingdoms begin to fracture.$

The Rings of Power Season 2 first impression: Amazon Prime Video's show takes a darker turn, but is that all it has to offer?

September 01, 2024 3:41 pm

The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2 first impression: From the initial glimpses, it's evident that the battle isn't just between good and evil, but within the ranks of the good too, as friendships are tested and kingdoms begin to fracture.

The premiere of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power Season 2 was recently held in Singapore, receiving positive reactions from the fans.

Creators reveal The Rings of Power Season 2 features dark, twisted psychology, with strained friendships, fractured kingdoms

August 25, 2024 8:40 am

The premiere of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power Season 2 was recently held in Singapore, receiving positive reactions from fans.

The fantasy series is based on appendices in JRR Tolkien's original "The Lord of the Rings" novels and is set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels and films.

Lord of the Rings - Rings of Power cast unveils first look into Season 2 at San Diego Comic-Con

July 28, 2024 3:25 pm

The fantasy series is based on appendices in JRR Tolkien's original "The Lord of the Rings" novels and is set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels and films.