So, it's official...The Hobbit (the movie) is on its way. I'm so excited.
Even though The Hobbit doesn't have nearly as much religious undertones as its successor, The Lord of the Rings, its a great story. And more importantly, its the story that sets the stage for LOTR. Apparently, New Line is making two films - one that will be a stright-up version of The Hobbit, and another that clues us in to the 60-year gap between when Bilbo returns from his big journey, until his 111th birthday, when LOTR starts. Wow...I can't wait!
I fully admit my obsession with LOTR is geeky. But, I don't care. I'm sure I'll write more about it in other posts, but I think why I love it so much is that it really speaks to my inner faith. It's undeniable that Tolkien's Christianity was a big influence on his narrative style, and indeed his imagination. For those who also love LOTR and want to really to take it to the next level, read The Silmarillion, which is the mythology behind LOTR. Its first part is a creation story that is inspired, to say the least.
Even though The Hobbit doesn't have nearly as much religious undertones as its successor, The Lord of the Rings, its a great story. And more importantly, its the story that sets the stage for LOTR. Apparently, New Line is making two films - one that will be a stright-up version of The Hobbit, and another that clues us in to the 60-year gap between when Bilbo returns from his big journey, until his 111th birthday, when LOTR starts. Wow...I can't wait!
I fully admit my obsession with LOTR is geeky. But, I don't care. I'm sure I'll write more about it in other posts, but I think why I love it so much is that it really speaks to my inner faith. It's undeniable that Tolkien's Christianity was a big influence on his narrative style, and indeed his imagination. For those who also love LOTR and want to really to take it to the next level, read The Silmarillion, which is the mythology behind LOTR. Its first part is a creation story that is inspired, to say the least.
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