The Lord of the Rings: An Exploration of the Films

An Exploration of the Films & Their Literary Influences 

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular stories in the modern world. In this course, you will study the movie versions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel and learn about the process of converting literature to film. You will explore fantasy literature as a genre and critique the three Lord of the Rings films.

Required Materials

You will be required to have access to the standard (non-extended) editions of the three Lord of the Rings films: 

   • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

   • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

   • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

 

If you do not already have access to these movies, you may consider other sources such as your local library.

 

Note: Timestamps referenced throughout the course apply to standard editions of the applicable film and may not align with any extended/modified versions.