Episodes
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners
April 17th, 2017 | 2 hrs 33 mins
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333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting
March 27th, 2017 | 1 hr 59 mins
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332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)
March 13th, 2017 | 2 hrs 28 mins
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331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)
February 18th, 2017 | 2 hrs 23 mins
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330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)
February 14th, 2017 | 2 hrs 26 mins
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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.
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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.
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327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12
December 18th, 2016 | 2 hrs 3 mins
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326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos
December 5th, 2016 | 1 hr 58 mins
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325: SilmFilm 2-14: Episode 10 – The Kinstrife
December 5th, 2016 | 1 hr 59 mins
In Episode 10 of the season, we bring Fingolfin and Fëanor into conflict – finally revealing Fëanor for the jerk he really is.
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324: SilmFilm: BONUS! SilmFilm Special: The Season 2 Frame
November 19th, 2016 | 2 hrs 19 mins
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323: SilmFilm 2-13: Episode 9 – Finally! The Flippin’ Silmarils!
November 12th, 2016 | 2 hrs 37 mins
After a season and a half, we’re finally ready to introduce the things at the center of the story: the Silmarils! Plus, we get ready for the next episode, where the central conflict of the season will come to a head.