R. R. TolkiensThe Hobbitbook and a significantly larger one in directorPeter Jacksons film trilogy adapting said novel. How Did Sauron Corrupt Mirkwood in The Lord of the Rings? According to the wishes of his compatriots, an elf named Oropher becomes Greenwood’s first official ruler. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Tolkien never got the chance to make these changes canon. Thranduil and his fellow Wood-Elves defiantly refuse to surrender their home....

While relatively close toJ.R.R. However, plenty of changes were made in the adaptation process, for better or worse. However, the book gives him time. Gandalf advises Frodo not to take off immediately but to leave soon. Reluctant to leave his home but understanding the quest’s importance, Frodo establishes the timeline. Why Did ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ Condense the Timeline? Image via New Line Cinema Plus,adding a time jumpright as the action picks up would have interrupted the flow....

Spoiler alert: almost all of them star Chaplin or Keaton. Custom Image by Nimesh Niyomal Image via United Artists Image via Warner Bros.

There have been many limited series to premiere in recent years thattell the story of real-life events. Although the situations depicted inLong Bright Riverare very true-to-life, is the series itself based on a true story? But Mickey’s interest in the case isn’t just about fulfilling her duties as a police officer. Custom image by Tania Hussain Her sister, Kacey (Ashleigh Cummings), is missing and could be connected somehow to murdered women....

The wizards of Middle-earth are perhaps some of the most fascinating characters in all ofJ.R.R. However, there are reasons why Gandalf was given this gift, and why the others werent. Not only was his mission complete, but he was also a ring-bearer. Image by Zanda Rice One entertaining movie to rule them all. If Gandalf had stayed, he would likely have suffered as the years went on. WithRadagast and the Blue Wizards, even less is known about their fates....

Simmonsbefore winning an Oscar, makes the feature look like a light, freestyle jazz number. Simmons laid the seeds forWhiplashin the 2013 short of the same name. We’re dropped into this cutthroat world of studio music with an instructor who shares more similarities toR. Lee Ermeythan a conductor. in front of his bandmates, we leave the story without any indication of where his fate will head. Like the feature film,J.K. Image via Sony Pictures Classics...

Inspiring filmmakers from Damien Chazelle to Greta Gerwig. WithVagabond, most people are somewhat dissatisfied with the mundane and tedious status quo. On the surface, she seeks freedom just for the sake of being “free.” Image via MK2 Diffusion Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast

Clint Eastwoodcarved aremarkable careerplaying iconic characters on screen anddirecting powerful human dramasbehind the camera. Eastwoods ability to take on such risky projects can be traced back to his third directorial effort with 1973sBreezy. What Is ‘Breezy’ About? Image by Federico Napoli As their relationship becomes increasingly intimate, Franks insecurities about the age gap between him and Breezy looms larger. Initially, Frank loses sight of it once his relationship with Breezy turns sexual....

The archetypes are universal, and further niches develop in internet subcultures. Somewhere betweenAesops Fablesand YouTube ARGs,universalurban legendswith shifting details served as the most popular means of narrative warning. In the 2009 true-crime documentary,Cropsey, filmmakersBarbara BrancaccioandJoshua Zemanrevisit the local story that shaped their upbringing. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera They might even come with a body count. The initial premise is simple. Take cameras onto Staten Island and attempt to trace the roots of the local lore....

Who knows: they might even be living the version of our lives we wish we were leading. While walking through a town square in Krakow, Weronika catches Veronique taking photos and boarding a bus. The ‘Before Sunrise’ actress has exquisite taste in movies. Image via Studiocanal How did this happen? Why did this happen? The score byZbigniew Preisneris equally expressionistic, presenting the story in almost operatic terms. Like his films, his sudden death was tragic, ironic, and unexpected....

Adolescenceis so much more thanNetflix’s latest hit miniseries. In Graham and Thorne’s series,it’s the adults who learn from the children’s mistakes. Adolescenceis available to stream on Netflix. Image via Netflix Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via Netflix Image via Netflix

Harris' mesmerizing, heart-crushing performance was perhaps the ultimate revelation. However, there is nothing sturdy or dependable about Paula in the film. For Harris, it was just another day’s work. Image via A24 Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast

These fresh-faced actors have gone on to have successful Tinseltown careers. Jesus ends up getting what he wants and the eye-sore of a coffee table is brought into their home. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via La Charito Films