Topic: J.R.R. Tolkien

'The Hobbit' begins filming in New Zealand

'The Hobbit': Hollywood studio funding problems, a threatened actors' boycott and ulcer surgery for Jackson have plagued pre-production on the $500 million, two-movie project.
03/21/2011 12:27 pm

Chapter & Verse J.R.R. Tolkien as fictional character – fair use or a step too far?

The Tolkien estate hopes to block the publication of “Mirkwood," a novel somewhat critical of J.R.R. Tolkien.
02/21/2011 08:10 am

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows': Do the films stand on their own?

The cinematic versions of 'Harry Potter' lack the 'oomph' of the books. Film critics say some have been too derivative. Potter fans say they aren't faithful enough.
11/18/2010 07:46 pm

Chapter & Verse Classic review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What better way to prepare for the movie than to read the book again?
11/14/2010 07:05 am

Chapter & Verse Martin Freeman: The perfect Bilbo Baggins for "The Hobbit"?

Martin Freeman has been cast as Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming film version of "The Hobbit" and some fans are cheering.
10/22/2010 12:06 pm

MGM bankruptcy plan announced. What does it mean for James Bond and 'The Hobbit'?

MGM bankruptcy: Privately held production company Spyglass Entertainment, a co-financier of such recent films as "Star Trek" and "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra," will contribute some assets and merge two subsidiaries into MGM for a 4.69 percent stake in the company, according to the plan.
10/08/2010 01:02 pm

Chapter & Verse Christine O'Donnell and Tolkien: the strange place where politics meets literature

Christine O'Donnell's praise for Tolkien subjects her to scorn from Maureen Dowd.
09/21/2010 12:03 pm

Classic review: The Discomfort Zone

Jonathan Franzen probes his past and finds an abundance of discomfort to explore.
08/22/2010 07:05 am

Opinion Amazon e-book tipping point: Is the death of books upon us?

On the strength of the popular Kindle, Amazon says it now sells more e-books than hardcovers. What's being lost is the messy tactile narrative of how books are made manifest and cling to our lives, as "The Hobbit" did to mine.
07/22/2010 02:42 pm

Top Picks: 'Afghan Star,' Sistine Chapel, 1% Music, and other recommendations

Insightful 'Afghan Star' on DVD, the Sistine Chapel up close online, 1% Music compilation to help save the planet, and more top picks.
04/07/2010 08:29 pm

Gallery The top 10 highest-grossing films

The Silmarillion

READER RECOMMENDATION
02/02/2010 05:00 am

Why is Vatican paper reviewing Avatar, the Simpsons?

L’Osservatore Romano, the famously staid semi-official mouthpiece of the Catholic Church, has been seeking to remake its image, panning the blockbuster 'Avatar' but praising Homer Simpson and forgiving John Lennon for his 'more popular than Jesus' comment.
01/12/2010 02:19 pm

A fairy tale garden for a hobbit

Inspired by Tolkien's book, Sleeping Beauty's castle, and an abandoned medieval town, a fairy tale garden in Texas would be just right for hobbits.
12/01/2009 12:00 am

Chapter & Verse Guest blog: "Twilight" moves into "Nightlight"

11/18/2009 12:00 am

Chapter & Verse Hollywood turns to children's books

05/26/2009 01:00 am

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Ringside seats for a new Tolkien movie, Jane Yolen's latest poetry book for children, a preview of Fox's fall dramedy, 'Glee,' and more.
05/19/2009 01:00 am

Lord of the Rings

04/23/2009 01:00 am

For the unsung javelin throw, millions of superfans

Many Olympic events get little notice worldwide but have huge national followings. For Finland, the javelin throw is a national obsession.
08/22/2008 01:00 am

How to travel with kids in tow

This family found ways to make traveling fun for Mom, Dad – and son.
05/05/2008 01:00 am

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04/14/2008 01:00 am

Isle of Eigg a model of energy self-sufficiency

On the scenic island off Scotland, all electricity is made locally.
03/27/2008 01:00 am

Isle of Eigg a model of energy self-sufficiency

On the scenic island off Scotland, all electricity is made locally.
03/27/2008 01:00 am