I was considerably annoyed by the claim that 'nobody cared about the LotR films' any more.
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I spent a flippin' FORTUNE on those films.
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And they gave me an awful lot.
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No one is denying that either, but I suggest let's discuss this bit more else we end up repeating ourselves too much.remembers the New Line films more for the general spectacle, the kewl battles and the merchandise than anything else.
The films have probably become a staple for blockbuster popcorn movie nights. But judging from the amount of TORC messageboard activity on the Tolkien-related subboards alone, most of those who jumped on the film bandwagon as a result of adolescent energy, at least, have moved on to other interests. And these young people comprise a large chunk of the films' target audience.I was considerably annoyed by the claim that 'nobody cared about the LotR films' any more.
I would question that quite strongly. The LotR movies are hardly your run-of-the-mill 'blockbuster popcorn movie'. They made Tolkien mainstream but they are still demanding: all very long, with a quite complicated story, and they have lots of characters speaking in an old-fashioned way. This is hardly bog-standard popcorn stuff.Anduril wrote:The films have probably become a staple for blockbuster popcorn movie nights.
I would say that the Tolkien fandom is, on average, a more mature age than, say, the Harry Potter fandom.But judging from the amount of TORC messageboard activity on the Tolkien-related subboards alone, most of those who jumped on the film bandwagon as a result of adolescent energy, at least, have moved on to other interests. And these young people comprise a large chunk of the films' target audience.
Does it matter?Short version: Why isn't TORC more active? Burnout of topics?
From an adaptational POV, PJ's films can sometimes drive me crazysauronsfinger wrote:Pearly Di - every time you post about the films you pretty much capture my own thoughts. That is comforting.![]()
Yes, of course.I would think the Star Wars fandom is a bit more numerous and active partly because the toys and spinoff books are such a major part of the genre. What have they had now ? 25 years of this stuff? I have a good friend who is into the SW toys and he has two of those ten foot by ten foot rental units crammed with stuff.
Again, you're right. Joe and Jane Public will be very psyched for The Hobbit movie.I agree with you that HOBBIT will recharge the boards and fandom in general. I know many on these boards see a difference in Hobbit and LOTR but I do not think the public will. Its going to be big - very big.
Actually, I would agree with that.Anduril wrote:Thought this ROTK quote was appropriate for film-only fans:
Aragorn: "It is but a shadow and a thought that you love."![]()
Though this is overstating it.
From an adaptational POV, PJ's films can sometimes drive me crazy but I do really like the films for their own sake.
Well, if we don't get some new news from GDT soon some boards are going to be pretty dead!As for The Hobbit, I am sure the forums will pick up as the film(s) get closer
I certainly hope so, as Di says, The Hobbit has the potential to be absolutely tremendous!I agree with you that HOBBIT will recharge the boards and fandom in general. I know many on these boards see a difference in Hobbit and LOTR but I do not think the public will. Its going to be big - very big.
Yes.Mahima wrote:Pearly, did you know that without having to look it up?
Ah, yes, Boorman.Elentári wrote:You expressed my feelings perfectly. They really did exceed expectations, on the whole, and could have been so much worse - Boorman, anyone?![]()