tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276144531203559834.post5101571248476834717..comments2023-09-13T00:40:42.920-07:00Comments on towers of ilium: architecture moviesDavid Stuhlsatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08087413292023094848noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276144531203559834.post-44677711365109702222010-11-26T12:24:59.804-08:002010-11-26T12:24:59.804-08:00The Lord of the Rings, and other fantasy movies, f...The Lord of the Rings, and other fantasy movies, frequently employ derivative forms and styles in a way that is intended to convey a sense of familiar originality. The most notable architecture in LOTR is Barad-Dur and Orthanc. Their tower forms reference a dangerous and otherworldly corporate influence. I tend to be biased towards futuristic or more topical sci-fi movie architecture because it is a more sincere effort to relate to our current or near-future aesthetic environment. Fantasy is more geared towards escapism and doesn't have to make an effort at solving the logistical problems of modern life.Dave Stuhlsatznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276144531203559834.post-10559354344895188872010-11-23T08:55:03.310-08:002010-11-23T08:55:03.310-08:00Do you think the Lord of the Rings movies fit your...Do you think the Lord of the Rings movies fit your definition? While the architecture in them is all invented (but then, most of your list is sci-fi), they present a fully realized world with several different "building styles." The care Peter Jackson and crew put into each place presented in the movies creates a sense of rich architectural history and culture. The "character" of each place is presented well through its buildings. A good comparison is the scene where Gandalf enters Theoden's hall, and where he enters Denethor's hall. Even if you knew nothing about the stories, the different leaders, and the different cultures, you'd be able to guess a lot based on those two different spaces. (these scenes are great in the book, too).<br />Discuss.Liz Snoreply@blogger.com