73. How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo’s Best Bud

24/10/2023 45 min
73. How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo’s Best Bud

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Episode Synopsis

Michael and I continue to analyze the general changes Peter Jackson made to Lord of the Rings. This week, we look at:

Gandalf, the Befuddled
Sam, the Best Bud
Merry and Pippen, the Pranksters

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Could PJ have done more to distinguish Merry and Pippin?
Why wasn’t Gandalf more of a leader in the films?
Do movies try to make too many characters with dynamic story arcs?

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