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LOTR: Why Does Denethor Hate Aragorn?
In The Lord of the Rings, did Denethor hate Aragorn only because he was the king's heir, or was there another reason?
LOTR: Frodo’s Name Has An Interesting Connection to a Norse God
J.R.R. Tolkien was greatly inspired by Norse mythology, in which he found the perfect character to borrow Frodo Baggins' name from.
Dune Fans Are Getting Something Fun On Netflix On June 1
Netflix is giving fans of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi novel, Dune, a treat to tide them over the wait for Dune: Messiah.
LOTR: Aragorn Had an Elvish Name that Perfectly Fit His Part in the Story
Aragorn, in his youth, was given an Elvish name that fits what he symbolises in The Lord of the Rings.
HBO's Harry Potter Needs To Make One Major Fix To The Main Character
The movies didn't quite capture just how sassy and cheeky Harry Potter is in the books. But the HBO series has the chance to rectify that.
LOTR: Arwen’s Kind Gesture For Frodo Is Not Talked About Enough
Let's be honest: Arwen deserves more flowers for her thoughtful gesture at the end of Return of the King.
Can The Harry Potter Reboot Give This Character The Redemption Denied In The Movies?
The Harry Potter reboot TV series from HBO needs to give one character a chance at redemption that the movies deleted.
One Harry Potter Character Better Get A Massive Do-Over On The Reboot Series
HBO's Harry Potter TV series has the chance to give fans one specific book-accurate character and score a point over the film franchise.
LOTR: Which Is The Strongest Elven Ring of Power?
Of the three Elven rings of power crafted by Celebrimbor—Nenya, Narya, and Vilya—in The Lord of the Rings, which is the strongest?
LOTR: How Sauron Lost A Fight With A Dog
Before the events of The Lord of the Rings, Sauron in his most terrifying form was defeated by a dog.
Did You Know Lord of the Rings Has Its Own Version of Ragnarök?
Tolkien's post Lord of the Rings plan for the world he created was a Ragnarök-like battle at the end of days.
HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Could One-Up The Movies With One Moment
The series format of HBO's Harry Potter reboot leaves enough room to give fans a scene from The Half-Blood Prince they've greatly desired.
LOTR: Is There Reincarnation in Middle-earth?
In The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf the Grey returns after death as Gandalf the White. So does reincarnation exist in Middle-earth?
Final Destination Bloodlines Ending, Explained
The ending of Final Destination Bloodlines pays homage to the beloved horror franchise's best moments.
LOTR: Why Was Saruman Jealous of Gandalf?
In The Lord of the Rings, Saruman is envious of Gandalf despite being the head of the order of wizards and wise and powerful himself. But why is that?
LOTR: Why Sauron’s Real Name Makes His Current One Look Even More Insulting
In The Lord of the Rings, the Dark Lord Sauron wasn't always called that. He had a beautiful name before his fall, which makes this one a mockery.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Has Found Its Wiress and Beetee
After Jesse Plemmons as Plutarch Heavensbee, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has found its Beetee and Wiress.
LOTR: What Is The Secret Fire Gandalf Is A Servant Of?
What is the Secret Fire that Gandalf is the servant of in The Lord of the Rings mythology? And why should the Balrog be afraid of it?
LOTR: Was Saruman Already Corrupt in The Hobbit?
Did Saruman's betrayal in The Lord of the Rings begin during the events of The Hobbit or before?
LOTR: Why Does Gandalf Call The Balrog “Flame of Udûn?”
Gandalf calling the Balrog "Flame of Udûn" is a reference that The Lord of the Rings non-book fans just won't get.