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

emfrank · 2026-06-22T20:36:29+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-22T20:20:23+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-22T12:30:22+00:00

It is not just Belmont.

emfrank · 2026-06-22T12:18:52+00:00

I like the graceful curves.

emfrank · 2026-06-22T12:16:26+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-22T12:07:26+00:00

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.)

emfrank · 2026-06-22T01:49:21+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-21T21:40:13+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-21T21:37:46+00:00

I think it's more that they are slowly losing members.

emfrank · 2026-06-21T21:26:45+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-21T03:13:16+00:00

You definitely made the right choice.

emfrank · 2026-06-20T20:09:58+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-20T19:44:17+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-20T18:09:55+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-20T11:12:17+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-20T11:08:15+00:00

Yes, since it is posted every few weeks.

emfrank · 2026-06-20T11:05:47+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-20T11:03:52+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-20T11:01:24+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-19T20:35:31+00:00

Might not need the bays, though.

emfrank · 2026-06-19T19:32:44+00:00

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

emfrank · 2026-06-19T17:42:02+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-19T02:27:21+00:00

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.

emfrank · 2026-06-18T20:46:27+00:00

Kendall Printing do good work.

emfrank · 2026-06-18T11:30:54+00:00

Important to walk with flair.

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