Recent content by Karita Alexander

Hey guys, I had video interviews with three of our creative types, watch here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtGtk9mQ_X2rWqWYYcBLVw

I like the idea of ward tattoos. It is a very different approach to visually depicting Tolkien's elves, but I think it makes perfect sense within the context of the world.

My favorite (predictably) is the Ungoliant costume. I want to pull it out of my screen and try it on.

I don't have an actress in mind, but I'd love to see someone who looks strong. Not "surprisingly strong for a mere slip of a girl" strong (like Rey in the Force Awakens, who had a great 'slim but incredibly athletic street waif' thing going on), but like, built. Hard to knock over, forearms for...

I'm hesitant about going for the mentally unwell angle, for a few reasons. As you pointed out, Ouzaru, it might indicate that he is in some sense not responsible for his actions. I'm sure you are all aware of this next reason (I don't mean to preach to the choir), but another reason I'm...

I totally agree that Turin also fits that description very well. He is another of the more complicated characters in the Silmarillion; but in addition to Turin's wont for emotionally driven poor decisions (which he has in common with Feanor), the thing that strikes me about him is his...

You guys seem to have this well in hand, but I'll go ahead and chime in with my take on some of the interpersonal stuff. Miriel and Indis being friends? I don't hate it. It is entirely possible to depict this in a way that doesn't make it full of "my dying wife's best friend is kinda hot"...

Warning: This has nothing to do with the Silmarillion Have you see Danny Kaye in "The Secret life of Walter Mitty?" He has a musical scene in which the words "evil french horn" are relevant.

I will do my best to be there and be on time. I also have a hard stop at 9:30, so that works nicely.

I'm thinking about Mairon's arc partially in terms of A. increase and decrease of power and B. increase and decrease of evil. We see Melkor growing steadily in evil, but overall diminishing in power. To me at least, the impact he has on the people and landscape around him seems more tremendous...

Hey, sorry my phone cut out right there at the end. We have a thunder storm blowing in tonight. Anyway, great conversation! It was nice to be able to participate a little more fully this time around.

Huh. On my end it says that "the broadcast will begin soon", on both my phone and computer.

It is beautiful and sunny here! ...but I don't have a webcam. So, as usual, you will find me in the chat box.

I'll be at a conference on the 16th, but I'll be back home and hopefully able to join in the conversation the next time around.