The Tolkien Professor

Tonight the team discusses Episode 7: The Luthien and Sauron Showdown!

Maggie and Corey welcome Dom Nardi and Trevor Brierly, editors of the book Discovering Dune, to discuss the adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 35, recorded on February 2, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity...

Corey and Maggie continue their discussion of Peter Jackson's FOTR film, doing a deeper dive into characters and scenes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 34, recorded on January 19, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds an...

Tonight on SilmFilm: casting for Season 6, including Beren!

Today, in a day that seems long in coming, Maggie and Corey are going to roll up their sleeves and begin a discussion of the Peter Jackson films as a Tolkien adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 33, recorded on January 12, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https:/...

Today Maggie and Corey return to The Rings of Power to discuss recent developments and also our recent rewatches of the show. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 32, recorded on January 5, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Mind...

Tonight we discuss Episode 6 of Season 6, which contains the awesome but very-challenging-to-depict-visually Song Battle between Sauron and Finrod!

Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Adaptation Special! Today, we are looking at some Dickens re-arrangements! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 31, recorded on December 22, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds and Hands wi...

This evening, we will discuss the draft of Episode 5, in which Beren goes to Nargothrond and Luthien goes to prison.

Maggie and Corey's Christmas Special, Part 1! Today we look at classic Retelling Adaptations of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on "Scrooge" (1951), "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983), and "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992). Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 30, recorded on December 15, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https...

Let's talk about the Princess Bride ... No, there is too much. Let us sum up. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 29, recorded on December 7, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Episode guest: Dr. Faith Acker https://signumuniversity.o...

Tonight is Season 6 Art Commissioning Day. Let's talk about visual design choices for the Beren and Luthien story!

Join Maggie and Corey for further discussion on adaptation theory and some talk about the Rings of Power BTS footage. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 28, recorded on December 1, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds and H...

Join Corey and Maggie as they discuss and debate some important questions about adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 27, recorded on November 17, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Fall Fundraising Campaign 2022 has started...

Tinuviel! SilmFilm is back, and just in time for the meeting of Beren and Luthien!

Join Corey and Maggie for an interview with Bear McCreary, composer of the score for the Rings of Power Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 26, recorded on November 10, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Episode guests: Special guest:...

Corey and Maggie are back to continue some final reflections on Episode 8 of RoP s1, as time passes and wounds continue to heal. Fall Fundraising Campaign 2022 has started. Watch Lorey's announcement and come to our campaign broadcasts for news on our new programs and more fun. https://youtu.be/4E4L9oMDmV0 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 25, re...

Join Maggie and Corey for a discussion of Episode 8, as the journey towards Acceptance continues... Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 24, recorded on October 20, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds and Hands will now, unt...

Corey and Maggie are together again at StudioLab in NH, to answer questions about Episode 7 and anticipate the finale! And we'll be joined by a special guest! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 23, recorded on October 13, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniv...

Join Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke for a final discussion of Rings of Power Episode 6, and some anticipation of Ep 7 and beyond! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 22, recorded on October 6, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Mi...

Join Corey and Maggie as we answer some more Episode 4 questions and start getting ready for Episode 5. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 20, recorded on September 22, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds and Hands will no...

Join Corey and Maggie for some follow-up on Episode 5, anticipation of Episode 6, and miscellaneous adaptation themes! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 21, recorded on September 29, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director ... Other Minds an...

Join Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke, who are here to discuss Numenor, dads, bad guys, and whatever else you have questions about in RoP!

Maggie and Corey do some Q&A after this week's Rings and Realms episode, and anticipate Episode 3.

Join us today for the deep breath before the plunge -- a casual moment to talk about what we are up to and to take your questions about the show!