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Understated Lord of the Rings Romances That Impacted Middle-Earth
Gimli, Galadriel, Faramir, and Eowyn had moments and lasting romantic bonds that impacted Middle-Earth in significant ways.
How The Imperial Remnant Was Able to Survive in the New Republic
The Imperial remnant seemed to thrive under The New Republic's nose without much resistance, how could this happen?
The Haradrim in The Lord of the Rings Were Once Friends of Numenor
These oliphaunt-riding warriors from the South once traded and embraced the men of Numenor. So what happened to turn them into servants of Sauron?
Castlevania: Nocturne and the History Behind the Fiction
Castlevania: Nocturne is a brilliant mix of real-world history woven into fantastical fiction. So how did they do it?
How Star Wars, The Expanse and The Wheel of Time Successfully Blend Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Star Wars paved the way for sci-fi and fantasy to mix. The Expanse and The Wheel of Time are examples of it happening.
With the Roman Empire on People's Minds, It's Time for Another Show Like Rome
The Roman Empire has been in the collective consciousness of the internet recently. But when will it rise again on television?
What's the Deal With the Metal in Ahsoka Episode 6?
The brassy-gold metal peppered across Thrawn's Star Destroyer and his mysterious stormtroopers in Ahsoka is a potential breadcrumb.
The Jedi in the Star Wars Prequels Were No Match for the Sith
The Star Wars prequel trilogy built a strong case against the Jedi's capability to confront Sith lords head-on, what made them so unprepared?
Elemental's Post-Credits Dedication Speaks Volumes About the Movie's Inspiration
A post-credits dedication to the Elemental director's parents with a picture of them as a family shows the film's heartfelt inspiration.
Citadel Is the Perfect Series for Fans of James Bond and Jason Bourne
Citadel lives up to its spy-film predecessors like James Bond and Jason Bourne. Here's why it's sure to be a hit among long-time fans of those series.
Legolas Sees Dead People in Lord of the Rings - Here's Why
Legolas' eyesight was often overlooked in Lord of the Rings. However, this ability was also a spiritual one because it allowed him to see dead people.
Clone to Cartel-Crusher: Why Boba Fett's Canon is a Great Character Arc
In Boba Fett's current canon state, Boba's story arc builds a great tale of revenge, rebirth, and heroism, in one green set of armour.
Galadriel and Elrond Were Never in Love - But They Do Have Another Connection
Lord of the Rings' Galadriel and Elrond were friends, confidants and allies for thousands of years. But was there romantic love in their relationship?
The Battle of Helm’s Deep Was Always in Rohan’s Favor - Here’s Why
In Lord of the Rings, there were 800 defenders for Rohan. These numbers and circumstances were dire, but major elements of the battle favored Rohan.
Where Does Netflix's The Last Kingdom Film Align With History?
Netflix's long-running viking drama The Last Kingdom returns with a film finale Seven Kings Must Die. Where does the show line up with history?
Modern Television is Pushing the Boundaries Movies Once Pushed
Television quickly became the place where anyone could speak up in any voice they wished, and movies played it safe.
Star Wars: Visions Is Going Love, Death and Robots
Star Wars: Visions is following the footsteps of Netflix's acclaimed Love, Death, and Robots by giving nine studios across the globe an episode.
Why Tolkien's Unfinished Lord of the Rings Sequel Is Perfect for TV
With the promise of more films in Middle-earth on the horizon, one piece of Tolkien's works is overlooked: the sequel to The Lord of the Rings.
The Rings of Power’s Condensed Timeline is a Good Thing - Here’s Why
Character growth and excited new readers are only a few reasons The Rings of Power's condensed timeline is a good idea.