Good idea. - Audiophilander - Films/DVD Asylum

Good idea.

LOtR is a very sophisticated epic that transcends genre and age classification. Tolkein constructed a complex world where courage was defined through self-sacrifice for the greater good and strength of character, in the end, is more important than physical strength; the author meticulously avoided intentional symbolism or contemporary allegorical content that might've dated his work. My play on words (i.e., Freud-o Baggins, refering to both Sigmund Freud's obsession with sexual symbolism and Frodo's relative innocence) was intended as a humorous jab at Clark's favorite critic reading so much sexual innuendo into Harry Potter, not as an openning for extending those critical impressions to LOtR. Since Harry Potter is demographically marketed to children and young adults Mr. Shepherd's critical comments seem especially vitriolic, not to mention way off base.

AuPh

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Topic - "Harry Chamber Pot" - clarkjohnsen 08:20:34 11/29/02 (24)

I agree - brewthunda 16:09:47 12/02/02 (0)

Have you seen the flic? - edta 18:30:48 11/29/02 (8)

Shepherd may be the Freud-o Baggins of fantasy critics, but sometimes a basilisk is just a basilisk! - Audiophilander 08:56:04 11/29/02 (13)

Recently saw Lord of the Rings on video and.... - Dalton 11:10:50 12/01/02 (12)

How could you.... - Harmonia 11:37:09 12/01/02 (11)

Re: How could you.... - Dalton 11:46:01 12/01/02 (10)

Actually... - Harmonia 11:50:14 12/01/02 (9)

I guess I'm one of those several then... - Dalton 11:58:34 12/01/02 (8)

PS... - Harmonia 12:31:51 12/01/02 (0)

LOTR/FOTR... - Harmonia 12:30:54 12/01/02 (6)

Sorry, I'll try viewing it again when I'm in a different frame of mind.... - Dalton 14:11:27 12/01/02 (5)

Well, you know... - Harmonia 23:53:59 12/03/02 (0)

Good idea. - Audiophilander 08:31:49 12/02/02 (3)

Re: Good idea. - Bruce from DC 11:36:32 12/02/02 (1)

Good points. - Audiophilander 11:54:02 12/02/02 (0)

I'll sit down and watch it next time.... - Dalton 08:53:04 12/02/02 (0)

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Good idea. - Audiophilander 08:31:49 12/02/02 (3)

Re: Good idea. - Bruce from DC 11:36:32 12/02/02 (1)

Good points. - Audiophilander 11:54:02 12/02/02 (0)

I'll sit down and watch it next time.... - Dalton 08:53:04 12/02/02 (0)

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