Category Archives: YouTube

March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934)

On this episode of Cinemallennials,  I talked with educator and Tiktoker, ⁠Tristan Ettleman⁠, about one of my favorite films of all time, Laurel and Hardy’s 1934 Christmas classic Babes in Toyland, also known as March of the Wooden Soldiers. Babes In Toyland does not only have personal significance for me as I go on toContinue reading “March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934)”

Medievalisms in The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo’s greatest fantasy series, is filled with medievalisms. This new conversation between @cinemallennials and @brykeene takes us through various aspects of the games as we anticipate the release of Tears of the Kingdom! In the 29 open world adventures, we join the hero Link on various quests throughout Hyrule and otherContinue reading “Medievalisms in The Legend of Zelda”

Tolkien’s Rings and Medieval Legendarium: The Rings of Power: Adaptation or Exploration?

Dr. Bryan C. Keene and I discuss the theme of adaptation in relation to the many ways Tolkien’s worlds have come to life. From Tolkien’s own art work to the animated and live-action films and illustration traditions, each contributes to the ways we expect Middle-earth to look and feel.

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Episode 4: THE GREAT WAVE

We dive into the theme of legacy with a look at the relationships between fathers and their children: Elendil and Isildur; Tar-Palantír and Míriel; Eärendil and his sons Elrond and Elros; Durin and Durin; and Adar and orcs. Please check out Dr. Bryan Keene on Instagram @_medievalart

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: Material Culture of Arda

In an extra edition of Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium:, Dr. Bryan Keene and I discuss the material cultural representation in the costuming of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and their Medieval inspirations.

Tolkien’s Rings & Medieval Legendarium: The Rings of Power Episode 3 Discussion

Dr. Bryan Keene and I dive into the island kingdom of Númenor and discuss the elusive character Adar from the third episode of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Tolkien’s Rings &Medieval Legendarium: The Rings of Power Episodes 1+2 Discussion

I joined with Dr. Bryan Keene on his instagram, _medievalart to discuss the first two episodes of  @Prime Video  ‘s The Rings of Power! In this episode, we talked about what makes this show true to Tolkien’s lore, what we’re looking forward to in the coming episodes! Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUw52pscUMaZbeGE2ZmvYbQ CheckContinue reading “Tolkien’s Rings &Medieval Legendarium: The Rings of Power Episodes 1+2 Discussion”

The Ring of Power Episode 1+2 Initial Reaction

Here you can find my quick thoughts about the first two episodes of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power!