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Topic: John Howe & LOTR
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chef de chambre
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posted 12-14-2001 06:57 PM
    
Hi Peter,I have a question for you - I've seen photos of the various "hero" swords, which seem to be on a travelling exhibit in Canada at the moment. I especially liked the little detailings like the by-knife, tucked in the sheath on one. Were those sheaths purely leather? Or were they a light wood lathe core, with leather over them? I really, really liked the look of your work, and was impressed that a fantasy blade could look so functional - have that historical inspiration, and yet be a unique piece. It is a rare treat to see such a thing - most fantasy weapons are monstrosities that would be more likely to get the weilder killed, than be useful for their defence. Keep up the good work. -------------------- Bob R.
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Friedrich
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posted 12-21-2001 10:32 AM
I got the chance to see LOTR last night before the schools let out and the theaters mobbed. It's definately an adult movie and there are a few minor oddities. (I think Frodo is portrayed too young.) But the digital scenes are amazing and the consistency and dedication at this literal adaptation to film is to be applauded.The equestrian scenes are well done and the combat scenes really encourage you to want to join in the mele. If there is any one thing that I thought was a shortcoming was in the musical score/accompanyment. To me, it just wasn't that dramatic. All in all, it's going to be a long wait to see the next part of the trilogy. (Holiday 2002 and 2003). FvH [ 12-21-2001: Message edited by: Friedrich ]
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Kent
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posted 12-21-2001 01:54 PM
Howdy, Folks --
I read the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy quite a while ago, then more recently I read it to my kids when they were pre-teens, and they also loved it. Now, 10 years later, we all got tickets for the opening day, and were overjoyed at how fully interpreted Middle Earth was -- the attention to detail is fantastic!
There were a few differences of opinion I had with how some of it was presented, but what the hey -- its fantasy, so you're supposed to suspend disbelief.
I felt like I was getting to visit a place I had been to years before, in my childhood -- I enjoyed an "aha!" of recognition at many points in the movie.
It always has been an archetypal story, and the film's production values are glorious -- It is gory and at times scary, so don't take the tots, but it is a "must see" for most everybody else. The world presented therein seems familiar, and almost viable. If you have even the slightest taste for fantasy, it'll be a treat for you! Too bad we have to wait a year in between.
--Kent
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Reinhard von Lowenhaupt
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posted 12-31-2001 11:43 AM
Took the family to LOTR last night, all I can say is WOW!I was very impressed, and more amazingly my 5 year old son was entertained. He sat better through the 3 hours of LOTR than he did at Harry Potter! The only disappointment I had was that the second film didn't start after a short intermission. This is definitely one to see...a few times! -------------------- Per Mortem Vinco
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Gordon Clark
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posted 11-12-2002 12:24 PM
Hey Bob,I was browsing through old posts today and saw your question, but did not see an answer. You may already have found this, but here it is if you or anyone else is interested. A quote by John Howe from an interview at http://www.algonet.se/~enda/a_lotrinter.htm "I'd like to add a word for the fellows who developed the scabbards, or rather, their actual construction. Most movie scabbards are lumpy and ungainly, as the must accommodate swords with blunt and thick edges. Actually, ninety-nine percent of re-enactment sword scabbards are like that - just awful. The [Weta] Workshop managed to make kevlar scabbards which were barely more than paper-thin, moulded right on the blades, then covered in leather and fitted with the chapes and belts. Take a close look at them on the DVD, they don't get the attention and praise they deserve.
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