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Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’

Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit shows God’s sovereignty over the pagan world. · Anthony G. Cirilla

Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’

Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit borrows from the epic poem Beowulf, reflecting pagan mythology to show greater Christian truth. · Anthony G. Cirilla

Amazon ‘Rings of Power’ Promos Threaten to Burn Middle-Earth in the Fires of Industry

The studio’s teaser trailer and fake “superfans” video appropriates J. R. R. Tolkien’s canon and the good will of fans. · Mike Duran

Théoden King From ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Shows How We Live In A World of Loss

Tolkien’s masterpiece embraces hope born of mourning, embodied by heroes who fight even when all seems lost. · Shannon Stewart

Why Boromir Failed Gondor, Yet Died a Hero

Boromir succumbs to temptation, yet Aragorn tells him, “You have conquered” because greater hope drove the man of Gondor. · Shannon Stewart

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters

Some fantasy novels prefer complex magic systems, but “implicit magic” often provokes greater emotions in characters and readers. · Elijah David

Wonder Woman 1984 v. Disneyfied Imagination: A Spoiler-Filled Defense

Some critics pretend like superhero movies are mainly about wish-fulfillment, but Wonder Woman 1984 directly challenges this idol. · Anthony G. Cirilla