Re-Reading J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" - Chapter One: An Unexpected Party - In a hole in the ground...
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I’m often asked what my favorite film is, and the answer is simple: “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. It’s technically three films, yes, but it counts, and this December, Peter Jackson is finally returning to Middle Earth with “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” In celebration, I’m revisiting the beloved classic novel, “The Hobbit,” for the first time…
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