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SilmFilm 1-03: Episode 1 (Pilot) - The Ainulindalë
Episode 291
It’s time to discuss the Music of the Ainur, one of the most thought-provoking and beautiful stories Tolkien wrote. This is a central core concep…
10 years, 7 months ago
SilmFilm 1-02: Narrative Overview
Episode 290
We continue our discussion about the overall narrative of Season 1, as well as focus on the elements of the frame story that will encompass the s…
10 years, 8 months ago
SilmFilm 1-01: Plot Overview
Episode 289
We will begin by discussing the overall plot of the first season and the major events that we want to occur during the season, including the Musi…
10 years, 8 months ago
Tolkien Chat: Makin’ Movies in Middle-earth
Episode 288
Adaptation has been a topic that has intrigued many Mythgardians, including Signum University President Corey Olsen (also known as The Tolkien Profes…
10 years, 9 months ago
SilmFilm 0-04: Plot Mapping
Episode 287
In the final episode in this season, we will attempt to lay out a map for the whole show, season by season.
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10 years, 9 months ago
SilmFilm 0-03: Storytelling
Episode 286
We will continue tackling big issues, including chronology, language style and use of narration.
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10 years, 10 months ago
SilmFilm 0-02: Big Decisions
Episode 285
We will discuss some of the critical issues that will lay the foundation of the adaptation, including character depiction, music and magic.
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10 years, 10 months ago
SilmFilm 0-01: Introducing the Silmarillion Film Project
Episode 284
We will explain what we are doing and what we are not doing in this project. We will explain the general framework of our episodes and give a hig…
10 years, 11 months ago
Mythgard Monday at Ales and Tales-Frodo and Sauron: What Were They Thinking?
Episode 283
In the Lord of the Rings Online, Mythgard gathers at Ales and Tales to celebrate Gondorian New Year and the 7th Anniversary of the Lonely Mountain Ba…
11 years ago
Riddles in the Dark, The Ultimate Episode (Really!)
Episode 282
In the final episode of a long journey there and back again, Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert wind up the riddl…
11 years, 1 month ago