The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (part 1)

We’re descending into the final showdown of Middle-earth as we tackle the adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s massive epic. Did Peter Jackson focus on the wrong climax? From the digital wave of green cleaning fluid to the missing epilogue where Samwise reads to his kids, we are picking apart every detail of this fantasy film. Why did Tolkien hate the title? Why were the beacons of Gondor placed on Mount Everest? 

Hear Joe rant about the logistical nightmare of mountain-top living! Hear Jen gasp at the bizarre 'hand-in' choice for Denethor! Hear Tom scoff at how Arwen is the only kid who matters in this version! Use our deep-dive book comparison to settle whether Faramir is the ultimate unsung hero or just a punching bag for a tomato-munching steward. 

We’re discussing the true burden of the Ringbearer and that infamous Shire-shaped hole in the movie's ending. All that, plus the legal mystery of whether Merry Brandybuck is actually a practicing attorney!

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