Don't miss our LIVE interview on Monday with Sir Richard Taylor of WETA! Go here and click "Set Reminder": th-cam.com/video/_H9TrCLKo9M/w-d-xo.html and bring your questions for Sir Richard about all things Middle-earth!
Carl seems like a really educated and level headed guy, The perfect type of person to edit some of Tolkien's last works. Christopher Tolkien knew what he was doing when he decided to pick him to edit his fathers last manuscripts. Great video as always Matt! :)
I've got to be honest, I was a little sceptical about Carl Hostetter editing the new book, but this interview made me change my mind and realise why Christoper Tolkien chose him. What an inspirational and wonderful man!
My take on the mentioned Gandalf scene in the movies. To me, he was describing the after life journey himself went trough to Pip knowing very well this was not the journey destined to the young hobbit, but said that as a meaning of giving hope to him before what at the time in the movie felt like a certain death to all, but thats what religion and catholicism is all about in the end, giving hope so I dont think it was a betrayal or against the themes of the saga, but I understand his point about not liking the films, for the hardcores it would never be good enough and that is understandable, there are plenty of other examples that could have used instead of that though. But overall it was a great talk to hear, its great to hear the backstage story of the releases of so many books, and it was fun to hear him mentioning the Silmarillion when talking about his fav chars, because usually people dont talk enough about it. And his point about the elves I agree 100% and that was great to listen to, The Hobbit and TLOTR are great but The Silmarillion is simply a masterpiece of the highest order.
Thank you Mr. Hostetter. I'm sure that everyone appreciate your work and the time you've spent on editing this book. It was nice to hear your answers with a lot of details, explanations and a piece of sincerity in some parts of the interview. Definitely, your book is a priceless gift for every Talkien fan.
WOW! I love his explanation as to how he first came along the Tolkien works. I was also in middle school...LOL - I almost typed Middle Earth... I got into a little trouble and one of my teachers no longer wanted me in her class. The Vice Principle gave me the choice of either sitting in her office for an hour each day or I could work as an aide in the library. I quickly chose the library and soon after became intimately familiar with the Dewey Decimal System. A week or two later the librarian had me pulling old books off the shelves they were going to destroy and replace. One of those books on the list was The Hobbit. I remembered Tolkien's name from somewhere and I asked the librarian if I could keep it. After a 5 minute speech of how much trouble she could get into for giving me the book, she blotted out the schools name and tore out the library index card holder. It was the first book I read cover to cover. Thank you Ms. Henderson for kick starting my life long love of everything Middle Earth.
Very nice!!!! It's also good to mention these Tolkien books are all of the same format and layout so there is a no inconsistancy on the bookshelf. Instant buy for the collection👍🏻 Greetings NOTR from Amsterdam The Netherlands
I also would have liked to hear more about what he disliked about PJ's films. I love them myself but it's interesting to hear that sort of perspective from somebody so well versed on Tolkien's works.
It's quite bittersweet that we'll no longer receive any new Tolkien content after this new book, at least for the time being since things can still very well change as Mr Hostetter stated, however unlikely it may be. I suppose that's all the more reason to appreciate and cherish what we DO have. And there's also the Amazon series as well that will be airing September of next year. And should it turn out to be a major success, we may very well finally receive a Silmarillion adaptation, preferably as a tv series since there's too much content packed within it and how it's not your typical novel for it to function properly as a series of movies.
Wonderful! As a huge fan since 1965, I look forward to reading the book. I hope, though, that it will become available in a form which blind people, like me, can read! Blessings.
Was unsure about this book, but after watching this I ordered it. Was very interesting finding out how Christopher and other editors went through Tolkien’s manuscripts. Great channel btw Matt, great content keep it up
Like the book itself, there are some true gems in this interview. Carl talking about Christopher Tolkien, and one particular fact about JRR, gave me goosebumps!
This well put. It is interesting when a true scholar of Tolkien gives deep factual appreciation and comparison to adaptations and other works. Thank you. I have good hope or Rings of Power.
Can you please make a video on Numenor? I know it’s mentioned several times through other videos but would love to know more in depth on the rise and fall
Wow man this interview is incredible. And I'm really excited about all the new content you'll be able to create! Do you plan to wait a little while before diving into the book for your videos?
Hmm, I see a theme with how people acquire these books…School, 7-8gr usually; an a significant event, moving out of state. Me to at age 13-14 I was leaving school in the middle of 8th grade to relocate 500 miles away for my fathers work. Hmm.
Interesting to hear his opinions on the afterlife, I’ve often wondered if Bilbo, Frodo, and (possibly) Gimli somehow grafted into The Eldar’s fate. 47:00ish.
Circa 33:00 - Yep I've always felt that the base story of his world (that of Melkor's betrayal and then what is essentially Sauron's cult of Melkor) borrows heavily from the Christian story of Satan, and that everything else within the story is either a product of his bottom-up constructivist-linguistic work, or is a top-down product of that fundamental Satan plot. And yeah I say this as an agnostic person with an interest in literally all of our world's religions, particularly in regards to how they relate to such things as mythology, cultural precepts, deified stories of true events, etc etc.
46:56 Why is Carl such a tease? Some things left out of the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies bother me, especially the Scouring of the Shire. I have no idea what Carl might think shouldn't have been added.
I agree with Carl, why put stuff in the movies that are not in the books, when there is stuff in the books that is great that is excluded, like Tom for example. The story is good as it is, you dont have to invent stuff. Im a hughe Tintin fan and I got sick when I saw Peters Tintin movie, I couldn't watch it.
Pippin: what happens when we die? Gandalf: I have some good news and some bad news Pippin: what is the bad news? Gandalf: nobody knows what happens when you die Pippin: and the good news? Gandalf: I know what will happen when I die…a bright light, and distant shores… Pippin: :-/
he's the kind of guy who has had a million uniniterested walls when it comes to sharing what he's excited about. So he tries to guide prospecting readers in the hope they find the same treasure he did.
Its too bad he wasnt a fan of the movies. Its a big part why JRR is now a part of mainstream pop culture rather than an obscure corner. It inspired me to read the SIlmarillion and some of the other books that came out the last few yeas. ButI still plsn on getting the books. Also, didnt Eru try or want men to know that death was a gift and not a curse? That doesnt quite so ambigous
@@solicitr666 It was and it wasnt. I knew of only a small number of ppl who could name any of the hobbits much less the books unless they were avid readers. It takes nothing away from tolkien, and at the same time Jakson's adaptations made it more well known to the mainstream public who werent readers. Theres nothing wrong with either but I am wary of treating the books like a holy text as well
@@laughingtolkien Smaug isn't as clever as Sherlock, he just thinks he is - and even Smaug's fans and admirers weren't clamoring for him to be brought back.
weird. i feel like the films one hundred percent captured the themes that tolkien wrote. a shame that these pursuits let that passion blind them to other interpretations or other mediums of tolkien thatARW faithful. they could’ve gotten no screen adaption at all but instead they did and choose to not see what’s good and only pick it apart beyond believe and alienate those that fell in love with tolkien through the films which lead them to falling in love with his written works. people like myself.
This was a great interview but Hostetter could not be more wrong about that Gandalf and Pippin Scene. In it Gandalf was giving pippin a reason to have Hope and Bravery in the face of what he thought would be certain death and that to me very well fits in with the spirit of Tolkien's work as well as his catholic faith for that matter.
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Don't miss our LIVE interview on Monday with Sir Richard Taylor of WETA! Go here and click "Set Reminder": th-cam.com/video/_H9TrCLKo9M/w-d-xo.html and bring your questions for Sir Richard about all things Middle-earth!
I would like to make a suggestion for a new video: The Gifts of Galadriel for the fellowship.
Carl seems like a really educated and level headed guy, The perfect type of person to edit some of Tolkien's last works. Christopher Tolkien knew what he was doing when he decided to pick him to edit his fathers last manuscripts. Great video as always Matt! :)
I've got to be honest, I was a little sceptical about Carl Hostetter editing the new book, but this interview made me change my mind and realise why Christoper Tolkien chose him. What an inspirational and wonderful man!
I immediately ordered Carl’s book even before the interview was over. Just great stuff! I can hardly wait to read it.
My take on the mentioned Gandalf scene in the movies.
To me, he was describing the after life journey himself went trough to Pip knowing very well this was not the journey destined to the young hobbit, but said that as a meaning of giving hope to him before what at the time in the movie felt like a certain death to all, but thats what religion and catholicism is all about in the end, giving hope so I dont think it was a betrayal or against the themes of the saga, but I understand his point about not liking the films, for the hardcores it would never be good enough and that is understandable, there are plenty of other examples that could have used instead of that though.
But overall it was a great talk to hear, its great to hear the backstage story of the releases of so many books, and it was fun to hear him mentioning the Silmarillion when talking about his fav chars, because usually people dont talk enough about it. And his point about the elves I agree 100% and that was great to listen to, The Hobbit and TLOTR are great but The Silmarillion is simply a masterpiece of the highest order.
Can you remind us what time stamp he said that? I don't recall specifically! 😂
44:30 Ah no worries, i found it.
Yeah, I doubt any adaption would satisfy Carl. I wonder why he seemed more hopeful about The Rings of Power.
Thank you Mr. Hostetter. I'm sure that everyone appreciate your work and the time you've spent on editing this book. It was nice to hear your answers with a lot of details, explanations and a piece of sincerity in some parts of the interview. Definitely, your book is a priceless gift for every Talkien fan.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book it should be arriving sometime today 🤩🤩
One word: Woah.
WOW! I love his explanation as to how he first came along the Tolkien works. I was also in middle school...LOL - I almost typed Middle Earth... I got into a little trouble and one of my teachers no longer wanted me in her class. The Vice Principle gave me the choice of either sitting in her office for an hour each day or I could work as an aide in the library. I quickly chose the library and soon after became intimately familiar with the Dewey Decimal System. A week or two later the librarian had me pulling old books off the shelves they were going to destroy and replace. One of those books on the list was The Hobbit. I remembered Tolkien's name from somewhere and I asked the librarian if I could keep it. After a 5 minute speech of how much trouble she could get into for giving me the book, she blotted out the schools name and tore out the library index card holder. It was the first book I read cover to cover. Thank you Ms. Henderson for kick starting my life long love of everything Middle Earth.
I can't thank you enough Carl. Amazing!
I feel really sad knowing we won't get more middle earth content
All the more reason to cherish the bounty that we have already and rejoice that we have this brand new collection of material. 😊
@@CybershamanX 😁
We can look forward to visual representations of the literature on the screen and hopefully(?) we get some high quality “fan fiction” as well
Matt, you get the best interviews! Can't wait to watch this sneak peak of the new book.
Very nice!!!! It's also good to mention these Tolkien books are all of the same format and layout so there is a no inconsistancy on the bookshelf.
Instant buy for the collection👍🏻
Greetings NOTR from Amsterdam The Netherlands
I also would have liked to hear more about what he disliked about PJ's films. I love them myself but it's interesting to hear that sort of perspective from somebody so well versed on Tolkien's works.
Wow, amazing interview! Thank you Matt and Carl.
It's quite bittersweet that we'll no longer receive any new Tolkien content after this new book, at least for the time being since things can still very well change as Mr Hostetter stated, however unlikely it may be. I suppose that's all the more reason to appreciate and cherish what we DO have. And there's also the Amazon series as well that will be airing September of next year. And should it turn out to be a major success, we may very well finally receive a Silmarillion adaptation, preferably as a tv series since there's too much content packed within it and how it's not your typical novel for it to function properly as a series of movies.
A Tolkien nerd asks a bunch of Tolkien nerds if they want to hear the long version of how he got into Tolkien. 😉
🤣
I've been waiting inpatiently for this video for days and now its only a few hours away. you have the best interviews so I cant wait for this one!
Wonderful! As a huge fan since 1965, I look forward to reading the book. I hope, though, that it will become available in a form which blind people, like me, can read! Blessings.
Thank you for conducting this interview, it was terrific. And I’d love to see more discussions with authors/critics.
cant wait!
God bless you Mr. Hostetter. Thank you for everything.
my copy comes in tommorow. its funny when you read all these books it just makes you want to write your own book.
Here's my review of the new book! th-cam.com/video/lt-jHL2xkEU/w-d-xo.html
My favorite interview of yours so far! Amazing!
Was not contemplating this book until I heard whom wrote it and Carl's reputation is exemplary. Awaiting delivery as I listen to this.
I ordered the book, no questions asked, haha. Love you guys, love Matt for creating this forum. Did a double-take to see Carl on here, haha
Fantastic content. Was waiting for this interview before placing my order. My copy is now on the way.
Was unsure about this book, but after watching this I ordered it. Was very interesting finding out how Christopher and other editors went through Tolkien’s manuscripts. Great channel btw Matt, great content keep it up
What a lovely interview!
Absolutely brilliant video
Great interview!
Fascinating interview, Matt - I will definitely be buying the book!
I'm literally so excited omg
Fax
Like the book itself, there are some true gems in this interview. Carl talking about Christopher Tolkien, and one particular fact about JRR, gave me goosebumps!
@@NerdoftheRings right I loved it
@@NerdoftheRings The book's coming out a day after my birthday- i'm so happy
@@c-moon8789 omg smaug????
Thank you for doing this! Really awesome
Very Exciting!
Reminder set👍
This well put. It is interesting when a true scholar of Tolkien gives deep factual appreciation and comparison to adaptations and other works. Thank you. I have good hope or Rings of Power.
Brilliant content as always , keep it up 👏 👏
This was a great interview!
Wonderful interview my second favourite after the Brian sibley interview.
Just picked up my copy excited 😊
Wow so truly the last Tolkien OC
Indeed! A bittersweet realization.
Getting a copy for my map making!
Awesome i got 2 copies today!
setting my alarm now.
Can you please make a video on Numenor? I know it’s mentioned several times through other videos but would love to know more in depth on the rise and fall
Wow man this interview is incredible. And I'm really excited about all the new content you'll be able to create! Do you plan to wait a little while before diving into the book for your videos?
very nice
I'd love to see a video on "What if Rohan fought open war instead of going to Helm's Deep"
Veeeeryyy cool! :)
Hmm, I see a theme with how people acquire these books…School, 7-8gr usually; an a significant event, moving out of state. Me to at age 13-14 I was leaving school in the middle of 8th grade to relocate 500 miles away for my fathers work. Hmm.
7th grade for me, after loving the movies, I first read the Silm;
Interesting to hear his opinions on the afterlife, I’ve often wondered if Bilbo, Frodo, and (possibly) Gimli somehow grafted into The Eldar’s fate.
47:00ish.
This man sounds and looks like George Lucas to me 😆 amazing interview as always 👏🏻
That was my thought as well, so I went searching the comments to see if anyone else felt similarly!
lol Excellent point bringing up the Gandalf/Pippin conversation from the movies. False hope, Gandalf, FALSE HOPE!
I hope the Amazon films will be good as well, lets hope for the best
nice, i cant wait to get my teeth sunk into this one
Though a bit boasting (as americans can be), he has really good insights, and I think he's really on point about the movies.
💛
we need to just resurrect tolkien so he can write more books lol, great interview!
Zombie Tolkien - what could possibly go wrong? haha!
@@NerdoftheRings we would definitely get the dark sequel to LOTR 😆
Great video. Can you please tell me what is the sorrowful little song you usually play at the end of your videos? Been wanting to know.
It's called "Roaming the Fields" by Kyle Preston. You can find it on Spotify. :)
Will this get released to the Podcast feed aswell?
PS: My copy is arriving today!!! 😎
Movies was great
Should I buy the UK version or the US version ? Thx
Will It be translated in italian in the future?
45:56 If Carl didn't like any of the Jackson movies, he can't think much of The Rings of Power.
Carl: *Says how he doesn't like the movies*
Nerd of the Rings' or Carl's Dog: *Barks* How Dare You!!!
Circa 33:00 - Yep I've always felt that the base story of his world (that of Melkor's betrayal and then what is essentially Sauron's cult of Melkor) borrows heavily from the Christian story of Satan, and that everything else within the story is either a product of his bottom-up constructivist-linguistic work, or is a top-down product of that fundamental Satan plot. And yeah I say this as an agnostic person with an interest in literally all of our world's religions, particularly in regards to how they relate to such things as mythology, cultural precepts, deified stories of true events, etc etc.
Is it available in audible?
It is not.
Time stamps would really help with these long videos.
Frodo retires to Miami
what if the dwarfs or treebeard had the ring?
46:56 Why is Carl such a tease? Some things left out of the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies bother me, especially the Scouring of the Shire. I have no idea what Carl might think shouldn't have been added.
Can speak elvish, can't pronounce french magazine name. Love it.
I like jrr token
Oh?
I agree with Carl, why put stuff in the movies that are not in the books, when there is stuff in the books that is great that is excluded, like Tom for example. The story is good as it is, you dont have to invent stuff. Im a hughe Tintin fan and I got sick when I saw Peters Tintin movie, I couldn't watch it.
Pippin: what happens when we die?
Gandalf: I have some good news and some bad news
Pippin: what is the bad news?
Gandalf: nobody knows what happens when you die
Pippin: and the good news?
Gandalf: I know what will happen when I die…a bright light, and distant shores…
Pippin: :-/
he's the kind of guy who has had a million uniniterested walls when it comes to sharing what he's excited about. So he tries to guide prospecting readers in the hope they find the same treasure he did.
Who is Thorin's sister?
Dis
@@samuelgriffin1955 dis nuts
Its too bad he wasnt a fan of the movies. Its a big part why JRR is now a part of mainstream pop culture rather than an obscure corner. It inspired me to read the SIlmarillion and some of the other books that came out the last few yeas. ButI still plsn on getting the books. Also, didnt Eru try or want men to know that death was a gift and not a curse? That doesnt quite so ambigous
Obscure corner? Not hardly. The Lord of the Rings was the bestselling work if fiction in English in history before Peter Jackson ever came along.
@@solicitr666 It was and it wasnt. I knew of only a small number of ppl who could name any of the hobbits much less the books unless they were avid readers. It takes nothing away from tolkien, and at the same time Jakson's adaptations made it more well known to the mainstream public who werent readers. Theres nothing wrong with either but I am wary of treating the books like a holy text as well
Yooo
Hi Smaug, I thought you’re dead
Bard the bowman killed you, remember?
@@melonyfbb Well, Sherlock usually doesn’t die. But when he does, he doesn’t
@@laughingtolkien Smaug isn't as clever as Sherlock, he just thinks he is - and even Smaug's fans and admirers weren't clamoring for him to be brought back.
I wonder what Carl Hostetter thinks of Rings of Power hmmmmmm
He's in the Camp of no movies whatsoever.
Theoretically if you went to america wearing the one ring could you see a load of elves eating hot dogs and playing baseball?
No, because they'd probably be more likely found in the likes of Iceland or mainland Europe.
weird. i feel like the films one hundred percent captured the themes that tolkien wrote. a shame that these pursuits let that passion blind them to other interpretations or other mediums of tolkien thatARW faithful. they could’ve gotten no screen adaption at all but instead they did and choose to not see what’s good and only pick it apart beyond believe and alienate those that fell in love with tolkien through the films which lead them to falling in love with his written works. people like myself.
Mr Hostetter why did you hate Peter Jacksons movies? both lord of the rings and the hobbit? Talk about it!
Carl Hostetter looks like he's a 15 year old who has a beard wtf lol
This was a great interview but Hostetter could not be more wrong about that Gandalf and Pippin Scene. In it Gandalf was giving pippin a reason to have Hope and Bravery in the face of what he thought would be certain death and that to me very well fits in with the spirit of Tolkien's work as well as his catholic faith for that matter.
Very interesting perspective to interpret this scene. For me it is also quite obvious that Gandalf is not thinking that Pipin is going to heaven.
Great interview!