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10 Excellent Sequels To Mediocre Movies
Some movies received middling reviews, but they were still followed up with amazing sequels, like The Suicide Squad, Thor: Ragnarok, and Skyfall.
The Hobbit: Who Are the Five Armies? It's Surprisingly Complicated
The five armies of The Hobbit differ between Peter Jackson's film and J.R.R. Tolkien's book, and the answer isn't straightforward either way.
Every Peter Jackson Cameo in Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit (& Where To Find Them)
Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings films are full of fun details, including multiple cameos from the director himself.
Smaug Is Middle-Earth's Richest Character - So How Much Is He Worth?
In The Lord of the Rings, the dragon Smaug claims an entire kingdom's worth of gold for himself, but precisely just how much is it all worth?
10 Things About Lord Of The Rings Elves Only Book-Readers Know
The Lord of the Rings elves have a much deeper history than the films can cover.
Why The Hobbit Star Refuses to Watch LOTR: Rings of Power
The Hobbit star Richard Armitage opens up about why he refuses to watch Amazon Studios' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
10 Best Lord Of The Rings Memes, Ranked
From Middle to Meme Earth, The Lord of the Rings is not only a fantasy epic for the ages, but also the source of many hilarious memes!
Fans Have Questions About Gandalf's Love Life - But the Answer Is Complex
Since the release of The Hobbit films, Gandalf has become a subject of romantic speculation. But that doesn't appear to be Tolkien's own intent.
10 Best Prequel Movies Of All Time
Prequel films like The Hobbit and Prometheus provide viewers with a deeper glimpse into the worlds established by the original films.
LOTR's King Thranduil Didn't Actually Hate Dwarves - But He Disliked Other Elves
Thranduil was a jerk in The Hobbit movie, but in the book, he didn't have anything against Thorin. Yet he did have a problem with other Elves.
Why Thorin Was Called 'Oakenshield' During The Hobbit
Thorin is called "Oakenshield" by all his Dwarven followers, but how he canonically earned the name differs from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy.
10 Most Controversial Movie Love Triangles
Love triangles can be complicated but breathtaking. Some, like Twilight's Edward, Bella, and Jacob, can be plain controversial.
The Lord of the Rings' Most Advanced Race Wasn't Dwarves
The Lord of the Rings' Dwarves are known for their wealth and expert craftmanship, yet surprisingly the Goblins were more technologically advanced.
Lord of the Rings' Most Terrifying Creature Wasn't Smaug - It Was Much Bigger
Despite Smaug's terrifying size, the dragon was not even close to being the largest creature ever to roam Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings.
The Hobbit Saw Smaug's Defeat - But What Happened to Erebor?
The Dwarves reclaimed the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, but what happened to Erebor after J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Added a Strange Army - But Where Did It Come From?
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies introduced giant underground worms, but how accurate are they to Tolkien's Middle-earth lore?
The Hobbit Introduced Middle-earth's Strangest Type of Man
Tolkien was known for going into great depth with his Middle-earth lore, yet The Hobbit featured a Man with powers that are still a complete mystery.
Sorry, Rings of Power Haters - Galadriel Was Overpowered in The Hobbit Too
The Rings of Power's version of Galadriel was heavily criticized by viewers, but Galadriel in The Hobbit wasn't totally LOTR-accurate either.
Bilbo's Parents Were Shire Celebrities in The Lord of the Rings
While the Hobbits judged Bilbo for being adventurous, his parents were celebrities of the Shire long before The Lord of the Rings.
The Hobbit Inspired an Alternative to the Bechdel Test
The Bechdel test is just one of many feminist litmus tests. The Tauriel Test, inspired by The Hobbit, delves deeper into women's characterizations.