How ‘Gladiator II’ Rejected Masculinity

In 'Gladiator,' Maximus embodied masculinity in the highest order. In 'Gladiator II,' masculinity is treated like a bad joke.

‘Rings Of Power’ Season Two Isn’t Even Worth Hate Watching

The show’s creators squandered a chance to make a television masterpiece because they were lazy, arrogant, and utterly lacking in affection for their work.

‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Doesn’t Take Tolkien Or Storytelling Seriously

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No Surprise, David French Completely Botches J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien did not write a story about why power is evil but about why domination is evil.

Disney’s Upcoming Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Is Another Marxist Attack On Western Civilization

Greta Gerwig doesn't like Snow White or her story. She hates them both.

Amazon Spoiled ‘Rings Of Power’ By Trading Tolkien For Lame Hollywood Tropes

The show squandered its potential by adding a multitude of silly plot devices and petty personal conflicts to J.R.R. Tolkien’s story.

It’s Not Tolkien’s Fault Amazon’s Adaptation Is Terrible

The latest episode of 'The Rings of Power' shows the real obstacle to filming Tolkien is the filmmakers themselves.

Amazon’s ‘Rings Of Power’ Falls Short Because It’s About Making Money, Not The Story

Amazon's adaptation of Tolkien is just the latest in a long line of cash grabs.

Why The ‘Rings Of Power’ Showrunners Keep Writing Themselves Into Ridiculous Corners

Amazon’s expensive show based on J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' illustrates the problems with the entertainment industry.