Any fan of The Lord of the Ringswill know that every single character has their place and purpose in the narrative. J.R.R. Tolkien evidently had no need to include names for the sake of padding out ...

Sam, Legolas, and Aragorn are among the most beloved characters in cinematic history. The world of Middle-earth is vast and rich, with over a hundred characters who each have their own ambitions, ...

And if we’re talking influence, you can’t ignore the original king of spin, Gríma Wormtongue. He might not look powerful, but just because he’s weak physically doesn’t mean he’s not a threat. It’s his ...

Rachael's (she/her) previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and head of culture at DualShockers. She was also the senior entertainment and news editor at GRV Media. Rachael has ...

The Lord of the Rings franchise was all about the journey, and for star Orlando Bloom, the filming process itself was a journey, too. "For me, as a young actor, I remember sitting there coming out of ...

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim brought The Lord of the Rings back to theaters after almost a decade. And it was fitting ride back onto the big screen. Philippa Boyens, who has had an ...

The heroes in The Lord of the Rings fight because it’s the right thing to do. A darkness is consuming Middle-earth, and the only way to stop it is to destroy the One Ring and remove Sauron from the ...