Well, the folk I know who didn't read the books and saw the film all got it--including my teenage nieces and nephews and a friend who not only didn't read the books, she didn't really like the first movie o much and had to be coaxed to see the last two. I was surprised by this, as I myself thought it wasn't that clear to non-readers.
I always thought the name Serenity had a vaguely funereal sound to it.
Simon ,'Out Of Gas'
LotR - The Return of the King: "We named the *dog* 'Strider'".
Frodo: Please, what does it always mean, this... this "Aragorn"? Elrond: That's his name. Aragorn, son of Arathorn. Aragorn: I like "Strider." Elrond: We named the *dog* "Strider".
A discussion of Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King. If you're a pervy hobbit fancier, this is the place for you.
scrappy - Feb 16, 2004 12:51:37 pm PST #1955 of 3902
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Fiona - Feb 16, 2004 10:43:04 pm PST #1956 of 3902
Another non-book-reader here. Don't forget that if you haven't read the books and don't know that Frodo is leaving, it packs much more of a punch (similar to that felt by Sam and Mippen) when you realise that he's going too.
I got it: it isn't really spelled out explicitely until Frodo talks to Sam, but there are lots of little clues, which obviously weren't enough for some people, though.
sumi - Feb 17, 2004 5:08:33 am PST #1957 of 3902
Art Crawl!!!
And the Rolling Stone (dated sometime in early March) with Beyonce on the cover has an article about PJ and RotK.
The Horse is Good Viggo's new book of photographs. . . I may have to have it -- cause: HORSIES!
Interview with Viggo Mortensen
Anne W. - Feb 17, 2004 5:16:43 am PST #1958 of 3902
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Ooh! Thanks for the link to the horsie book, sumi. You have just solved the dilemma of what to get my stepmom for Mother's Day.
sumi - Feb 17, 2004 5:19:15 am PST #1959 of 3902
Art Crawl!!!
Glad to help.
Anne W. - Feb 17, 2004 5:22:15 am PST #1960 of 3902
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
No problem. She's already weeping openly at previews for Hidalgo, so I think the book will be a hit. Now, to think of what on earth to get for biomom.
sumi - Feb 17, 2004 5:47:04 am PST #1961 of 3902
Art Crawl!!!
Just think, there may be pictures of the horse from Hidalgo in the book.
You will be the best Step-Daughter EVAH!
§ ita § - Feb 17, 2004 8:06:40 am PST #1962 of 3902
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
tina f. - Feb 17, 2004 8:50:02 am PST #1963 of 3902
I loooove the ones of Ian and Jude.
I saw clips of them accepting Best Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. And Fran Walsh continues to be the most adorable woman ever.
sumi - Feb 17, 2004 9:41:02 am PST #1964 of 3902
Art Crawl!!!
I love those ones too.