Readers respond to a Lord of the Rings–themed argument about erstwhile NeverTrumpers.

Not only does Peter Jackson's trilogy fail on its own terms, it retrospectively diminishes the Lord of the Rings' success.

The Lord of the Rings author once wrote a short tale about a painter that elegantly argues for the value of escapism in literature.

Amazon’s new TV series is ethereal, expensive, and not all that concerned with an actual plot.

A new movie about the beloved author overlooks interesting details of his life in favor of drawing obvious connections to his influences.

What has it got in its academic journals, precious?

There is no “Moneyball” for media. In entertainment, overkill is underrated.

What titles most shaped the site's readers? Harry Potter, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Lord of the Rings—and the Bible.

"There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged."