TROUBLE IN MIDDLE EARTH

Tolkien fans are upset about the way Hollywood is going about making the movie version of “Lord of the Rings.” ” Literary fans who follow Tolkien’s words with almost trollish devotion are angry that minor female roles have been expanded to provide a love interest. There are even fears that Liv Tyler, who co-starred opposite Bruce Willis in the space action adventure Armageddon, will turn the role of Lady Arwen into a warrior princess.” – Toronto Star 06/26/00