Dan Bentley

A lover of TV, a sci-fi enthusiast and a fantasy fanatic. That about sums me up. I watch everything from drama, to comedy, to horror. My most favorite show is probably Doctor Who and my favorite movie changes regularly.

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Christopher Tolkien Despised Jackson's LoTR, and He Had a Pretty Good Reason
Christopher Tolkien Despised Jackson's LoTR, and He Had a Pretty Good Reason
Upon release The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) was an instant success. Receiving wide praise from both its audience and critics, it became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time; followed by its two sequels The Two Towers (2002) and Return of the King (2003). 
Galadriel Needs to be Taken Down a Peg in The Rings of Power Season 2
Galadriel Needs to be Taken Down a Peg in The Rings of Power Season 2
Now that the first season of The Rings of Power has come to an end, much of its audience is forming their overall conclusions on what the show has done very well, as well as the elements of the series that definitely need improving. 
Even The Rings of Power Bosses Admit That Some Things "Didn't Work" In Season 1
Even The Rings of Power Bosses Admit That Some Things "Didn't Work" In Season 1
No matter how much pre-planning is done for a series with as much heightened anticipation as The Rings of Power, it will always take time for a show to find its footing. 
Here's How Biggest LoTR Star Really Feels About Rings of Power
Here's How Biggest LoTR Star Really Feels About Rings of Power
The Rings of Power has received a mixed reception from its audience over the run of its first season. As the only live on-screen television series adaption of Tolkien's work, the show has drawn much attention for its own representation of Middle-Earth. Therefore the opinion of one of the LoTR royalty has of course attracted some interest.
Should We Admit Already That The Rings of Power is Just Fan Fiction?
Should We Admit Already That The Rings of Power is Just Fan Fiction?
When the writers and producers of The Rings of Power first started considering a television series based on the works of Tolkien, they must have been excited by the many directions they could go within the known universe of Middle-Earth. 
The Unexpected Way The Walking Dead Cast Celebrates Character Deaths
The Unexpected Way The Walking Dead Cast Celebrates Character Deaths
The Walking Dead has established itself since the beginning as a post-apocalyptic zombie horror series where no character is safe from death. 
The Rings of Power: The Stranger's Language May Give Away Who He Is
The Rings of Power: The Stranger's Language May Give Away Who He Is
The Rings of Power has kept much under wraps concerning its characters and storylines over its first season. Maybe no more so than for the character simply known as 'The Stranger'. 
The Rings of Power Already Repeating Game of Thrones Season 8 Mistake
The Rings of Power Already Repeating Game of Thrones Season 8 Mistake
Writing fantasy is never an easy thing to do. Although the allure of a world where anything is possible may sound like an advantage, in actual fact this can become quite the handicap if the right amount of restraint is not considered. 
Tolkien Would Be So Disappointed With Galadriel in The Rings of Power
Tolkien Would Be So Disappointed With Galadriel in The Rings of Power
Since the release of The Rings of Power, viewers have considered what Middle-Earth's creator would have thought of the series. 
The Rings of Power's Galadriel is a One-Note Character, According to Reddit
The Rings of Power's Galadriel is a One-Note Character, According to Reddit
The Rings of Power has certainly received much criticism of its first season, especially concerning one of its main characters, Galadriel, played by Morfydd Clark.