The Tolkien Professor

341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying

September 25th, 2017  |  2 hrs 40 mins

In the second episode of the season, we need to reconcile how the Kinslaying and the crisis at the harbor will work with the characterization of Olwë, who is part of Ulmo’s grand plan to reunite Valinor and Beleriand through the use of ships.

Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017

September 22nd, 2017  |  20 mins 47 secs

339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor

September 1st, 2017  |  2 hrs 23 mins

For the first episode of Season 3, we are going to focus on the rebellion of the Noldor, including the debate in the torch-lit square of Tirion that culminates in the Oath of Fëanor.

338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges

September 1st, 2017  |  2 hrs 26 mins

As we get closer to discussing the Season 3 episode structure, we need to discuss some of the creative challenges we will face over the upcoming season and answer questions like: Why do the elves decide to live in a cave? Is ice the only dangerous thing in the Helcaraxë? And what exactly is Angband like?

337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative

September 1st, 2017  |  2 hrs 27 mins

Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.

336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc

July 20th, 2017  |  2 hrs 43 mins

We begin the third season with the rebellion of the Noldor – but where should we end it? We discuss possible endings and arcs for the new season.

335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes

June 14th, 2017  |  2 hrs 19 mins

Listener and resident composer Philip Menzies joins the SilmFilm team again to talk about music for Season 2. Also, Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith joins the discussion to discuss subcreation and artistic adaptation of The Silmarillion.

334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners

April 17th, 2017  |  2 hrs 33 mins

333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting

March 27th, 2017  |  1 hr 59 mins

332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)

March 13th, 2017  |  2 hrs 28 mins

331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)

February 18th, 2017  |  2 hrs 23 mins

330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)

February 14th, 2017  |  2 hrs 26 mins

329: SilmFilm 2-18: The Killing of the Trees, Frame and Bad Guy Subplots

January 17th, 2017  |  2 hrs 30 mins

Now that we’ve worked through the details of each episode, we will solidify the season-long arcs, the frame narrative, and the subplots of our major villains.

328: SilmFilm 2-17: Episode 13 – The Season Finale

January 11th, 2017  |  1 hr 56 mins

In which we discuss the major themes of the show: the tragedy of loss and tragic falls of the main characters we have been developing throughout the last two seasons.

327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12

December 18th, 2016  |  2 hrs 3 mins

326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos

December 5th, 2016  |  1 hr 58 mins