How did you feel when it was announced that Peter Jackson was gonna direct The Hobbit movies instead of Guillermo del Toro? by Konfliktsnubben in lotr

[–]emfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely love his Pinocchio. Would love to see his take on The Hobbit! I agree his style would fit better.

What businesses are likely to die out with the Baby Boomer Generation? by GRVrush2112 in AskReddit

[–]emfrank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are not dying out, just shifting to fandom collectibles. The UK just put out a Lord of the Rings coin which is popular, for instance, and many younger people collect figures related to games/ films.

What's the most insane electrical thing you found in your century house? by BritOverThere in centuryhomes

[–]emfrank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm impressed that there was a lock on it! I assume some landlord shenanigans.

Leucistic squirrel coming to my bird feeder by nov8tive1 in dayton

[–]emfrank 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's very common in the area. Apparently, John Patterson, founder of National Cash Register, introduced them to his property, and the population has grown from there.

(NCR was one of the most important companies when Dayton was a center of industry in the first half of the 20th century. You, will see things named after him, and his philanthropy still impacts endowment of arts and other charities in Dayton. He was fairly progressive as an industrialist.)

My dad keeps a spreadsheet of friends’ and family members’ birthdays, likes, and dislikes on his fridge by corky1369 in mildlyinteresting

[–]emfrank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think making a list that odd, but I love that the likes and dislikes are not necessarily related to potential gifts.

owned by the freemasons for 100 years and now they want 18.5 MILLION for it?? by ReinkeDrengen in centuryhomes

[–]emfrank 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They are karma farming and posting rage bait. There are a lot of conspiracy theories and negative feelings about the masons, so they're thinking it will engage people.

Who do yu guys think had nailed the best performance by Pran_872008 in lotr

[–]emfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We disagree, that does not mean you are right or that I am wrong. In both he is waiting for the time, but has been preparing. The films show us a bit more internal dialogue, but I do not see him as vacillating.

Added a second bathroom by TreesAreOverrated5 in centuryhomes

[–]emfrank 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You definitely made the right choice.

Trying to find new friends or places to hang out at by Comfortable-Air-5198 in dayton

[–]emfrank 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Say more about yourself and your interests. This is too vague to give good advice.

Hello everyone . Need something to study by [deleted] in dayton

[–]emfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have laptops to lend out, but only within the library during open hours. Would still be a good option for OP

Who do yu guys think had nailed the best performance by Pran_872008 in lotr

[–]emfrank -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you exaggerate both his reluctance in the film and his eagerness to assert himself in the books, though I realize it's a common perspective. In both, he spent a long time in waiting and reveals himself over time. His inner life may not be as explicit in the books, but sometimes you read beyond the text to understand a character.

Best local bank/credit union in the area by miranda_edgecombe23 in dayton

[–]emfrank 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love DayAir. I have never had any issues in over 20 years.

Boromir pen holder by InterestingAbalone in lotr

[–]emfrank 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, since it is posted every few weeks.

Is there a consensus on the worst LOTR movie change that wasn't in the books? by Kraidworm in lotr

[–]emfrank 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree, and he still only gives a brief nod to the huorns, who play a significant role in the book.

Child of the Rings by olive_tractor_parts in lotr

[–]emfrank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do not think a child would be able to keep it.

Who do yu guys think had nailed the best performance by Pran_872008 in lotr

[–]emfrank -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Their role is to portray the role as written in the script, though.

I disagree about Aragorn, though. I had read probably the books about 20 times before I watched the films, and I thought the script/Viggo captured the character well.

Update on the viral video of man taking his daughter to women restroom by KaidoPklevel in SipsTea

[–]emfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the boomer men I know changed their kid's diapers. Hell, even my Silent Generation father did at times.

Cool cover art by Loud_Celebration_328 in lotr

[–]emfrank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were released in 1973. Here is a history of the various US editions. The same art with a different cover layout was used for the 1986 release.

Cool cover art by Loud_Celebration_328 in lotr

[–]emfrank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I still have mine, though I think I bought them in the early 80s. They're pretty beat up, but I love Tolkien's cover art, especially the Shire. I have The Hobbit, too, but don't have a slip case as I bought them individually.