Exploring Tolkien
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How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo’s Best Bud
Michael and I continue to analyze the general changes Peter Jackson made to Lord of the Rings. This week, we look at:
- Gandalf, the Befuddled
- Sam, the Best Bud
- Merry and Pippen, the Pranksters
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- Could PJ have done more to distinguish Merry and Pippin?
- Why wasn’t Gandalf more of a leader in the films?
- Do movies try to make too many characters with dynamic story arcs?