Another Pass at Another Pass at The Hobbit Trilogy

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the seventeenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton and Addy Thomas and chatted about The Hobbit Trilogy!

Another Pass at Another Pass Full Podcast Episode

Original episode aired February 7, 2018
Review aired April 18, 2025

Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan

Overview
In the latest Podcast Discussion meeting, hosts Case and Sam explored a meta-review of their previous episode on The Hobbit trilogy, originally recorded after their first year of podcasting. The discussion began with an overview of the original episode, highlighting a consensus that three films were excessive for the source material. They praised Martin Freeman’s casting as Bilbo while critiquing Peter Jackson for trying to align the film’s style with The Lord of the Rings, particularly noting that the addition of the villain Azog was unnecessary. They also pointed out issues with character design and narrative structure, suggesting a two-film adaptation could have better captured character arcs and pacing, particularly with scenes involving Smaug. The Battle of Five Armies was identified as the weakest film, marred by excessive padding and a lack of personal stakes compared to earlier battles in the franchise. The hosts expressed the importance of subtlety in fan service and connections to The Lord of the Rings while reflecting on their own views from the initial episode. They concluded by sharing their love for film and announced upcoming episodes focused on Captain America and Alien Resurrection, while encouraging listener engagement through their Discord server.

Notes
Introduction and Episode Context (00:00 - 09:47)
Case and Sam introduce this meta-episode reviewing a previous podcast about The Hobbit trilogy
The original episode featured Case, Ben, and Addie discussing at 'CPOV Studios'
They note this was recorded after completing the first year of the podcast
Main critique established immediately: three movies was far too many for The Hobbit source material
Initial Critique of The Hobbit Films (09:48 - 19:09)
The hosts praise Martin Freeman's casting as Bilbo as a perfect choice that connects to Elijah Wood's Frodo
The unnecessary villain Azog (the pale orc) is identified as a major problem
They note Jackson used artificial narrative structures to create three separate arcs where the source material didn't support it
Discussion of how Lord of the Rings doesn't rely on personified villains, but on evil as a force
‍️ Character and Design Issues (19:09 - 28:25)
The hosts criticize the framing device that has Bilbo explaining the dwarven kingdom's history
They argue Bilbo should be an uninformed viewpoint character discovering the world along with the audience
They discuss how the dwarves don't feel cohesive like in Lord of the Rings and lack distinct personalities
Case praises the Gollum scenes as genuinely excellent despite other issues
️ Proposed Two-Movie Structure (28:25 - 37:07)
Case suggests ending the first movie at Lake Town as a natural breaking point
This would create a moment where Bilbo has a true choice to continue or turn back
The second film could focus on Thorin's character arc
They criticize how the actual film cuts (especially the Desolation of Smaug ending) feel like TV cliffhangers
Smaug and Pacing Issues (37:07 - 46:35)
The hosts praise the actual Smaug and Bilbo conversation scenes
They criticize the extended Smaug chase/forge scenes as unnecessary padding
They propose that the second movie should open with the dwarves finding the door to the Lonely Mountain
They critique the narrative weight of many extended sequences that don't actually advance the story
️ Battle of Five Armies Criticisms (46:36 - 55:45)
The Battle of Five Armies is identified as the weakest film with the most padding
They appreciate the decision to make Bilbo more active in the battle than in the book
Fan Service and Connections to Lord of the Rings (55:45 - 01:04:58)
They discuss how Legolas' inclusion made sense for the first film but was forced in later films
They appreciate seeing Saruman before his fall to evil
Meta-Discussion of the Episode (01:04:58 - 01:15:51)
Sam and Case reflect on the original episode, finding it thorough and well-argued
Sam praises the costumes while Case notes the 48 FPS format made everything look fake
Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes (01:15:51 - 01:32:34)
Upcoming podcast episodes announced: Alien Resurrection and Captain America: The First Avenger

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