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A Lost PlotThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: I Was Disgusted By This PlotFind the 9 Points rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-12-05T04_00_00-08_00In this episode of A Lost Plot, host Maverick and guests Philip Dudt and Jared Stonefield delve into the third installment of The Hobbit, The Battle of the Five Armies. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and thoughts on the film's opening scene, the climax involving Smaug, and the battle with Sauron. The conversation explores the fi...2024-12-121h 18

The White CityCrammed Storylines: Review of Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8 (Finale)In this episode of The White City Podcast, Philip, along with co-host Mark and guests Jared Stonefield, Nathan Danneker, and Maverick Dickson from A Lost Plot podcast , extensively reviews the Season 2 finale of "The Rings of Power." The group dissects the tightly packed storylines such as Numenor, Eregion, the Dwarves, the Harfoots, and Isildur’s crowd. They highlight the show's high points and critique its shortcomings regarding tone, character development, and adherence to Tolkien's lore. A synopsis is made on the overall worldview.#jrrtolkien #lore #middleearth #theringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings #lotrrop #rop #ringsofpower #amazonprimevideo #amazon #silmarillion #bookoflosttales #childrenofhurin #fa...2024-12-091h 32

The White CityTolkien's Vision and "The Kiss": Review of The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7Philip brings back Jared Stonefield to discuss the Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7. There are some worldview similarities with the Sauron and Celebrimbor storyline but a grave difference with The Kiss between Galadriel and Elrond. Highlighted moments include a parallel between the battle of Eregion and the battle of Helm’s Deep, revelations about Annatar as Sauron, and Gil-galad's awesome combat skills using Aeglos.#celebrimbor #sauron #galadriel #trop #theringsofpower #rop #ringsofpower #tolkien #tolkiensvision #thekiss #lotr #lordoftherings #middleearth #silmarillion00:00 Episode Overview02:29 Introduction and Key Plot Lines04:46 Celebrimbor Realizes Sauron08:21 Galadriel's Role a...2024-11-2552 min

The White CityEvil Cannot Destroy Evil: Review on The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 6Philip brings back Nathan Danneker to discuss the 6th episode of The Rings of Power, Season 2. They explore multiple storylines including the dwarf and elf relations around Sauron, the harfoots and the stranger, and Sauron's manipulations. Other points of interest focus on the worldview coming from #ROP and the Stranger’s rambling storyline.Research Links:Visit Our Website - Find every podcast episode with links to where you can listen to our podcast along with links to our other sites like YouTube and Facebook.YouTube Channel - Subscribe to our Channel and find short form content!Fa...2024-11-1159 min

The White CityThe Clash of Numenor: A Review of the Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5Philip brings on Jared Stonefield, who has a deep knowledge of the Middle-earth lore, to discuss ROP episode 5. This episode begins to ramp things up with Numenor, build on the relationship between Celebrimbor and Annatar, and show the beginnings of a dwarven ring's affect on King Durin III. This is a wholesome analysis on the Rings of Power.#lotr #lordoftherings #amazonprimevideo #middleearth #lore #dwarvenring #season2 #numenor #fallofnumenor #annatarResearch Links:Visit Our Website - Find every podcast episode with links to where you can listen to our podcast along with links to our other...2024-10-2946 min

The White CityCool Lore But Rushed Storylines for The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4Cool scenes are rushed and too much time is given to cheesy plotlines. In this episode, Philip and Mark discuss the lore on screen for the first time, along with the moments that were great and the moments that need improvement.#theringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings #tolkien #tombombadil #ents #entwife #amazonprimevideo #lore #rushed #rop00:00 Overview01:07 Introduction02:18 Elves and the Barrow-wights04:29 Barrow-wights Timeline and Geography Inaccuracy07:42 Brief Moments/References with the Lore/Movies10:57 Worldview and Amazon's Vision15:09 Harfoots, Stanger, and Tom Bombadil19:15 Tom Bombadil...2024-09-2143 min

The White CitySurprised By The Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 1 - 3There are lore accuracies and inaccuracies in The Rings of Power Season 2, Episodes 1-3. Philip and Mark will be discussing what they enjoyed and didn't enjoy about these epiodes and how impressed they were with the storylines, but what also let down. Furthermore, it appears there are changes in characters such as Gil-Galad and Galadriel.00:00 Method of Reviewing The Rings of Power Season 200:45 Introduction02:05 Sauron's Flashback: Death and Return03:54 Opening Episode Camparison Between Season 1 and 206:38 Favorite Scenes From Episode 107:40 Cirdan and the Immature Elves16:24 Lore...2024-09-1258 min

The White CityTWC Review and Breakdown of The Rings of Power Season 2 SDCC and Official TrailerThe SDCC and Official Trailers for The Rings of Power Season 2 have come out and Philip and Mark give a breakdown and review of the trailers. They discuss the excitement around new characters like Tom Bombadil and the Entwives, the portrayal of lore characters, and major plotlines such as The Fall of Eregion and Sauron's deception. They also explore personal excitement for the upcoming season and offer speculation about various elements shown in the trailers.00:00 Introduction02:23 Level of Excitement After the Trailers and Some Breakdown03:45 Tom Bombadil!!06:42 The Rings Of Power...2024-09-0236 min

The White CityRachel Maddow Calls LOTR "A Favorite Cosmos" Of the Right-Wing, But Isn't That Missing the Point?Philip brings on Nathan Danneker to discuss Rachel Maddow's reference to Lord of the Rings as a 'right-wing favorite' and how the conservative label misrepresents the iconic series.00:00 Introduction01:13 Learn About the Guest, Nathan Danneker02:30 What Makes Lord of the Rings Special?04:56 Fans from A Lot of Different Backgrounds Enjoy Lord of the Rings05:29 LOTR FAN as a Political Label07:37 Conservative Values in Lord of the Rings12:25 Referring to LOTR As Conservative Misses the Point15:46 Many Things Make Lord of the Rings Great 2024-08-1226 min

The White City'The Rings of Power' Season 2 - Teaser Trailer BreakdownPhilip, Matt, and Mark give their reactions and commentary on The Rings of Power Season 2 teaser trailer, discussing its general fantasy feel, potential storylines, and character portrayals. They express mixed feelings about the show's direction and quality, with specific critiques on writing and aesthetic elements. They also touch on adaptations in other franchises and potential future improvements.00:00 Introduction01:14 Just Generic Fantasy?02:40 Odd Story Writing04:17 New Tolkien Monsters05:57 Pacing of the Story Line08:35 Not Good Enough to Care Either Way09:32 New Content is the Hype 2024-07-2734 min

The White City"Courage Merry, Courage For Our Friends" - Bravery Against Impossible OddsIn this episode, Philip, Matt, and Mark talk about courage, most prevalently concerning Rohan. The horse riders are an unrelenting force fueled by ferocity and righteousness. Sam's faithful courage is also touched upon. 'What can men do against such reckless hate?'00:00 Introduction01:14 Rohan Doesn't Look Back07:30 Defining Courage and Tolkien's Experience09:38 Deaaattthhh!!!12:28 An Unrelenting Force17:16 Courage Beyond the Rohirrim23:24 Faith, Hope, and Love24:19 Conclusion 2024-07-0925 min

The White CityImpacts on Tolkien's Inventiveness in Creating Timeless TalesPhilip, Matt, and Mark discuss the different aspects that influenced Tolkien's work, such as his Christian worldview, historical and mythological inspirations, and timeless themes. They also explore Tolkien's unique ability to weave these elements together into compelling narratives that continue to captivate audiences.00:00 Introduction00:41 Setting the Stage01:31 The Timeless Appeal of Tolkien's Lore is Multifaceted02:14 The Impact of Tolkien's Christian Worldview03:10 Tolkien's Inventiveness and Unique Characters07:27 It's the Epic Story Behind the Relatable Heroes15:06 Frodo: The Unlikely Hero18:04 The Importance of The Hobbits...2024-06-2928 min

The White CityE31.2 - Impacts on Tolkien's Inventiveness in Creating Timeless Tales 2024-06-2928 min

The White CityExploring Resilience to the Power and Peril of the One RingMatt and Philip dive deep into different characters’ varying resilience to the One Ring's influence in Tolkien's Middle-earth. Starting with the enigmatic Tom Bombadil, who remains unaffected by the Ring's power. The narrative then explores the ring's different temptations and impacts on characters like Galadriel, Sam, and other races of Middle-earth. The episode provides a detailed comparison of how the One Ring's corrupting influence varies and why certain characters, especially hobbits, exhibit stronger resistance to its lure.00:00 Introduction01:25 Tom Bombadil is a Little Careless About the Ring10:13 The Master and the Precious are One...2024-06-0523 min

The White CityFeanor’s Folly to Aragorn’s Ascension: Oaths in Tolkien’s LoreMatt and Philip delve into the theme of swearing oaths in J.R.R. Tolkien's works. They analyze the consequences of these oaths through characters such as Feanor and his sons, who swear to retrieve the Silmarils, and the Men of the Dead, who are bound by an oath to Isildur until released by Aragorn. The discussion explores the implications of swearing oaths, the motivations behind them, and their impact on the characters and the story. Listeners will also hear about the contrasting motivations of characters like Beren and Luthien compared to the Sons of Feanor. The episode ends...2024-06-0248 min

A Lost PlotThe Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers: Solid Progress, With No Resolution (Duh)In this episode, Maverick is rejoined by Philip Dudt from the White City Podcast as they review and explore the classic release by Peter Jackson, of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”. —————Podcast Highlights:0:00 "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Introduction and Rating5:24 Opening Scene10:36 Main Character Development21:29 Aragorn's Destiny and Despair29:01 Side Characters38:26 Sauroman As A Villain43:58 Entering the Fray47:53 Heightened Tension52:02 Story Arc in the Two Towers 2024-01-111h 13

The White CityMiddle-earth is For RealPhilip and Matt bring on a guest, Albert, who advocates for a real Middle-earth that existed far back in our history. In so many words, Albert argues that Tolkien didn't realize he was writing on true stories. 2023-11-1659 min

The White CityThe Impact of StorytellingMany fantasy authors have taken ideas from J.R.R. Tolkien, since he was an excellent story writer and a fabulous world builder. Christopher Paolini, the author of Eragon, mimicked Tolkien in language and maps but didn't do so well with quality of writing. 2023-11-0320 min

A Lost PlotThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingA classic built on the epic written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maverick and Philip discuss what makes this epic truly unique from the other great works of cinema out there. Is this movie stand on its own, or is it an overhyped piece for the absolute nerds?Find Philip Dudt's podcast, the White City here: https://the-white-city.captivate.fm/2023-09-061h 01

The White CityIt's Not Too Late for RedemptionMany characters in Tolkien's work go through redemption, by their own actions , or by someone else's. Catholicism teaches penance, which focuses on what someone does to find forgiveness for their actions. In a way this makes sense why so many characters in The Lord of the Rings find redemption through their own ability. Does Galadriel go through redemption in both The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings? In our answer she does.2023-07-0316 min

The White CityAs Practical As Potatoes?There are lessons to be learned from Tolkien's stories, but how practical are those lessons? Frodo's journey with the One Ring may be the most 'relatable' part of Lord of the Rings. It's just not easy to find commonality with a wizard or an elf. Here's our opinion on the matter.2023-06-3012 min

The White CityThis is the Way Things WorkJ.R.R. Tolkien wrote his books on Middle-earth from a Christian worldview, not necessarily because he wanted everyone to take that from his work, but because that's how he sees the world working. It isn't blatently obvious that The Lord of the Rings has Christian themes, but you don't need to look hard for them. Middle-earth is enjoyable to people for numerous reasons, and the Christian world view isn't necessarily one of them.2023-06-2520 min

The White CityBreaking It Down and Making It BetterEvidentally, Amazon could have done some things better in The Rings of Power season 1. Aspects of the first season, such as story telling and the main protagonist, could have been improved. The story line would have been improved by speeding up the pace and instead of Galadriel as the main chracter use Celebrian or Isildur. There are strategies that seem obvious for Amazon to use for season 2 in light of th 37% completion rate of the show. This is our critique in order to improve The Rings of Power!2023-06-1525 min

The White CityInfluences on Tolkien's WorkThere are three big influnces on Tolkien's writing. One is his Christian worldview, one is the epic poetry of the Medieval Ages, and the other would be his life experiences. We mill into the details about each of these very inspiring topics. Just remember, Tolkien isn't about allegory. 2023-06-0821 min

The White CityLOTR as Epic Fantasy, So ROP as Epic Fantasy Too!Epic fantasy would contain magic, dragons, beasts, and wizards, just to name a few things. Middle-earth isn't infested with magic, but along with the other worldly characters in the story you can tell it's very different from the world we live in today. Matt puts it well, 'They (Amazon) wanted to make a modern fantasy show set in the Lord of the Rings universe.' 2023-05-2615 min

The White CitySuccess Determined by the Lore and the Portrayal of HeroesThe Middle-earth lore can be dense and boring, so maybe this made it difficult for Amazon to create a show that really captivated the audience. On the other hand, what seems to stand out in The Rings of Power is the lack of truly good characters, truly evil characters, and characters who struggle with doing what is good or evil. Arguably, ROP only has characters who fit the last category. We think that it's popular to tell a story that relates to our lives, while the audience desires a fun adventure about the good guys and the bad guys.2023-05-1620 min

The White CityWho is Amazon Trying to Reach with Rings of Power? - Part 2Misconceptions abound around how many fans watched The Rings of Power and thought the show worth watching. The poll created by Philip was meant to capture this idea, not necessarily how many fans watched all of the first season. The results may not be what you would expect, and maybe there’s something else to tell about ROP’s success/failure than not sticking to the lore. 2023-05-1111 min

The White CityWho Is Amazon Trying to Reach with Rings of Power? - Part 1It's tough to tell a modern themed story in Middle-earth since the lore contains themes that are timeless. It's very unclear how many fans watched the show and would recommend it, so Philip started a poll to find out since A stat came out on the completion rate of the show. This poll hopefully speaks to whether fans thought the show would be worth watching. 2023-05-0530 min

The White CityIs ROP Accurate on Leadership Styles? - Return of the White CityGood leaders are people you want to follow. In the Rings of Power, Gil-galad seems a little harsh and Galadriel a little too kick butt. Maybe this just works for the show...? It's not exactly like the books, and a lot more Elven leaders are good. 2023-04-2828 min

The White CityHoping in Things Not Seen - Return of the White CityThere are basically two sides to the hope coin: hoping in yourself or hoping in someone else. It is very prevalent that Tolkien's characters put their hope in someone else (i.e. Frodo to destroy the One Ring). It isn't as clear about who the characters in The Rings of Power put their hope. Most of the time the players in The Rings of Power story move forward based on their own merit. This is how we determined what hope looks like in the books and the show. 2023-04-2113 min

The White CityA High View of Family - Return of the White CityTolkien's family heavily influenced his writings which started with him creating stories for his kids which encouraged him to write more. The relationship between Tolkien and his wife Edith influenced the creation of the famous lovers in Middle-earth, the human Beren and the elf Luthien. Family relationships play a huge role in The Lord of the Rings, and The Rings of Power creates interesting family dynamics that put a spin on the show. Galadriel's family will be greatly anticipated since both her husband and daughter have yet to appear in the show.2023-04-1335 min

The White CityChoosing to be Good or Is It Part of Who You Are? - Return of the White CityCharacters like Sauron chose the evil path from the beginning and might have a desire to do something good, but what makes him evil is that he never has a change of heart. Gollum is a character who constantly struggles with loving and hating the One Ring, which is all together evil. Galadriel is probably the most pure character in Tolkien's writings, and didn't need to explore the idea of good or evil because she was good the entire time and knew to stay away from evil. This part of Galadriel isn't done well in The Rings of Power.2023-03-3123 min

The White CityHow Will Blindness and Treason Playout in the End? - Return of the White CityMiriel's blindness is unique to the show but has potential to create an interesting storyline. A Numenorian leader, who played an important role leading up to The Fall of Numenor, is missing from the ROP storyline. Will he appear, or will someone else usurp his role? With the addition of Elendil's daughter, Earien, drama will probably surmount with a twist of treason... 2023-03-2315 min

The White CityFaithful Numenorians - Return of the White CityThere is potential for Amazon to come up with some interesting storylines based off of some of the Numenorian leaders, such as Queen Regent Miriel, Pharazon, Elendil, and Isildur. Which characters, who have an important part to play in the books, will end up in The Rings of Power? 2023-03-1807 min

The White CityOvercoming Evil with Good - Return of the White CityThe problem of evil and how to respond to challenging situations is a pivotal part of Galadriel and Sauron's character development. 2023-03-1016 min

The White CityPower Unlocks A Lot of Possibilities... - Return of the White CityControversy around the Rings of Power stems from whether themes in the show line up with themes in the books. The producers of the show have done a good job paralleling Galadriel's temptation by the ring in the Fellowship and her temptation by Sauron in the 8th episode.2023-03-0613 min

The White CityA Solid CritiqueIn this Epilogue for season 1, Philip, Matt, and Mark each give their overview of 'The Rings of Power' by mentioning what they liked or didn't like, regarding anything related to lore or the screen play. Predictions were given for season 2. 2022-11-221h 24

The White CityWhy Did They Wait 'Til Now?Philip, Matt, and Mark, share their different predictions leading up to the eighth episode. Amazon had a good idea of how to end the first season with some strong unique parallels to Tolkien's work. 2022-11-141h 17

The White CityQuestions Needing AnswersPhilip, Matt, and Mark give their predictions for Sauron in anticipation of his reveal during the finale of season 1. Is Tolkien's world monotheistic or polytheistic and how does that work itself into the problem of evil? Oh, and Matt is determined that Balrog's don't have wings. 2022-11-071h 12

The White CityDoes Darkness Form or Shape the Light?Philip and Mark discuss the caveat on the way ROP is portraying how characters react to trials, and is the darkness needed to understand the light, or what is good. Is Galadriel's character shaped by the dark things she experiences or does she need to learn how to be a good person by coming close to what is evil? 2022-10-3158 min

The White CityThe Book Nerds Versus the Average Fan and Amazon's Missing Some Important StorylinePhilip and Mark bring to light Galadriel's unmentioned family, and what's the agenda behind it? Tolkien displays his characters as good unless affected by evil while Amazon gives even the most incorruptible character a bad side. Amazon doesn't stay close with the lore, to their detriment. 2022-10-2453 min

The White CityWHO is Sauron?!?Philip, Matt, and Mark discuss Sauron and his mysteriousness in the show and the books and whether the producers are capturing their audience or stringing out the show. 2022-10-201h 02

The White CityNumenor, As Never Seen Before!Philip and Matt discuss the revealing of Numenor, the greatest kingdom of Men, a grumpy Galadriel, and the fate of each race: from the Elves to the Men, and Numenor in between. 2022-10-0650 min

The White CityGandalf?Philip talks about whether the show lives up to wokeness and risque content, and Matt shares his unending knowledge of whether details from the show are matching up with the book, and does it really make it or break it?2022-09-1744 min

The White CityThe Rock, The Ship, and The LightPhilip and Matt attempt to dissect the daring mission to create a Middle Earth show, with little to go on. 2022-09-0731 min

The White CityTrue to TolkienPhilip gives his reason for starting the podcast and why he named it The White City. 2022-09-0602 min