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In this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we celebrate the holiday season like all Tolkien fantasy fans do in our review of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Rohan’s Reviewer Unite
Special guest co-host Harold Storey from TunesToons joins host Caleb Masters to fill in for Laron Chapman. Soonercon’s Amber Hanneken and first-time guest, Matt Cavanaugh, also hop aboard this return to Middle Earth to bring their expertise and provide a verdict.
Left to right: Matt Cavanaugh, Amber Hanneken, Harold Storey, and Caleb Masters.
Ice-Breaker Question
Time Stamp: 5:07
To kick-start the hunt for one verdict to rule them all, we ask the question:
What film series yet to be adapted is a good fit for an anime adaptation?
Spoiler-Free Review
Time Stamp: 19:37
During our spoiler-free conversation, we cover:
- Our overall thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim
- How well the film utilizes the anime style for the story
- Whether or not this anime entry is an essential viewing for fans
- Letter grade verdicts
- Alternate media recommendations
Spoiler-Filled Discussion
Time Stamp: 1:17:00
To close out the episode, we cross into the spoilers section to talk about:
- Splitting the difference – Is this a prequel, origin story, or something different related to The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
- Do we need more stories from Middle Earth?
Special Guests
Amber Hanneken
Soonercon Director of Marketing
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Matt Cavanaugh
Soonercon Chair
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Harold Storey
Host of the TunesToons Podcast
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About The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
According to IMDB, The War of the Rohirrim is described as:
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.
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