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Kinkade, Tolkien & Rowling. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
First you gave us Kinkade "The Painter of Light" and now "The Lord of the Rings" (see "A Beacon in the Night" by William F. Jasper in the December 17,2001 issue of TNA, and "Tolkien's Tale Bears Ring of Truth"/"Rings Runs Circles Around Rowling" by Steve Bonta in the January 28, 2002 issue). What do those subjects have to do with a political magazine? Kinkade's chain work nauseates us with all his sweetness and light, which he cranks out by the thousands. His is not art work; what he does is manufacturing or assembly line work. I doubt very much that his intent is to send a Christian message; his intent is to make moolah, and lots of it. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to make money, but don't lead us to believe that the man is solely interested in the ...
- Rings runs circles around Rowling: Christian in its worldview, Tolkien's lord...
- Magazine article from: The New American Bonta, Steve January 28, 2002 700+ words
...the setting: Whereas Tolkien created an entire imaginary...England. Thus, while the Tolkien setting is essentially...mythological, Rowling's Harry Potter inhabits a hybrid world...one senses -- in Harry Potter. Claims of this kind...starters, consider Tolkien's Black Riders, ...
- Harry Potter, Tolkien Movies More Than Kid Stuff, Says Gettysburg College...
- News wire article from: Ascribe Higher Education News Service October 10, 2001 700+ words
...s two major fantasy movies - "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and...J.K. Rowling and J.R.R. Tolkien tap into the dreams and nightmares...kings of yore." "Rowling's Harry Potter is a classic type," Fee said...
- Escobas, elfos y guantes de boxeo: magos de Harry Potter, elfos de Tolkien,...
- Magazine article from: Epoca Caballero, Javier October 19, 2001 700+ words
...de brujo llamado Harry Potter, creado desde...autor, J. R. R. Tolkien, y lo elev al...la temporada. Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal...encantamiento de Tolkien promete ser duradero...responsables de Harry Potter no se quedan a...
- Lording it at the box office Tolkien epic takings put Harry Potter in the shade.
- Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England) Burleigh, James Smith, Laura January 3, 2002 700+ words
...the box office than Harry Potter and the Philosopher...figures reveal today. The Tolkien epic has grossed [pound...which is behind the Harry Potter movie, said its film...disagreed. "I preferred Harry Potter," she said. "I liked...
- LORD OF THE GONGS; Tolkien film hammers Harry Potter in Bafta nominations.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) January 29, 2002 700+ words
...The Rings surged past Harry Potter last night in the race...Baftas. The movie of JRR Tolkien's classic tale received...wizard Gandalf. But Harry Potter And The Philosopher...Stephen Woolley said Harry Potter qualified for the awards...
- Harry Potter and Tolkien under the hammer.(first edition copies of 'Harry...
- Newspaper article from: M2 Best Books February 3, 2003 700+ words
...signed first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' and...years ago for GBP10.99, the Harry Potter book was valued at GBP1,500 and...anonymous Edinburgh businessman. The Tolkien book, which came from the estate...
- Lord of the Oscars; Forget Harry Potter, this has the true ring of...
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) Tookey, Christopher December 11, 2001 700+ words
...s competent but uninspired Harry Potter movie are going to have to...Jackson's adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy classic is as near...performances are flawless. Tolkien has been accused of writing...Boyens ensures that, although Tolkien's tale has been shortened...
- Eat your heart out, Harry Potter!; GRAHAM YOUNG reviews the film epic of the...
- Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) December 11, 2001 700+ words
Byline: GRAHAM YOUNG HARRY Potter might be magic but he's no...is truly to believe that JRR Tolkien's literary vision, drawn...Davies as the dwarf Gimli. With Tolkien's sinister black-cloaked...than the pounds 10,000 JRR Tolkien sold the rights for back in...
