tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post4641618025989876772..comments2024-03-18T14:09:53.258-05:00Comments on The Other Side blog: The HobbitTimothy S. Brannanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923526503305233715noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post-80714293607859544432013-07-02T08:57:33.471-05:002013-07-02T08:57:33.471-05:00The neat thing about "Oakenshield" and a...The neat thing about "Oakenshield" and a lot of the other 'extra' stuff that Jackson included in the Hobbit film is that it is taken from Tolkien's 'Unfinished Tales.'<br /><br />There is a chapter in that book called "Dwarves of Erebor," where Gandalf explains his role and reasons for getting involved in the events of the 'The Hobbit.'<br /><br />Great, great stuff.James M. Spahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463241531100082880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post-23194986374146584292013-07-02T08:55:59.145-05:002013-07-02T08:55:59.145-05:00The neat thing about the term "Oakenshield&qu...The neat thing about the term "Oakenshield" and a lot of the 'new' material featured in Jackson's film is that it is taken from Tolkien's Unfinished Tales. There is a section in there called "The Dwarves of Erebor."<br /><br />It was a chapter cut from the end of Return of the King where Gandalf explainsh his role and reasoning for getting involved with the events of "The Hobbit." <br /><br />Very insightful stuff.James M. Spahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463241531100082880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post-15736431253141470652012-12-17T12:38:36.775-06:002012-12-17T12:38:36.775-06:00I like your point of reading the book if you want ...I like your point of reading the book if you want the story as exactly set out in the book.Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post-79080898057688315292012-12-17T11:21:02.862-06:002012-12-17T11:21:02.862-06:00I love the dwarves. The hairstyles were a big plus...I love the dwarves. The hairstyles were a big plus. <br /><br />I loved Radagast. I hadn't seen his Doctor, so I didn't compare.<br /><br />The Azog plotline put a face on their pursuers and tied in the past. This also made the 'Oakenshield' make sense. I remarked that Thorin lost his shield -- "He lost his heirloom!"<br /><br />To me, a serious Tolkien-head, the other changes/additions did not detract from my enjoyment. <br /><br />And it most definitely did not feel padded.Brett Slocumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240226222507995367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913319789564397699.post-62737787213696075112012-12-17T10:42:53.370-06:002012-12-17T10:42:53.370-06:00My sons went and saw it. Me, hubby and daughter ar...My sons went and saw it. Me, hubby and daughter are still planning to make it. Just wasn't in the mood this weekend. <br /><br />The "boys" said it was fun but didn't "stick to the book". They liked the additions tho' and said it was well-done. I didn't want any spoilers.Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.com