The Morning Watch: VFX Artists React To ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Trilogy, Life As A Non-Star Wars Fan & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, watch as VFX artists react to the movie magic of all three installments of theLord of the Ringstrilogy as we get closer to the 20th anniversary ofPeter Jackson’s adaptation. Plus, see how glorious life is when you’re not aStar Warsfan and don’t care what anyone thinks about the movies, and listen asMichael B. Jordantakes a look back at his career so far.
First up, the gang fromCorridor Crewis closing out 2019 by taking a look back at what might be the best motion picture trilogy of all-time.Lord of the Ringsis nearing its 20th anniversary, so what better time to look back at the visual effects, some of which look incredible, and some of which haven’t aged very well. Learn more about them in the full video above.
Next up, while fans are arguing aboutStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkeron the internet, Gus Johnson is living a peaceful, joyous life without worrying about any of it. Here, he shows you how wonderful life can be if you just don’t give a shit about Star Wars at all, and honestly, we’re a little envious of him.
Finally, Michael B. Jordan has been a big deal over the past few years, starring inCreedandBlack Panther. Now that he has Just Mercy in theaters, which is getting some awards buzz, the actor looks back at some of the more memorable roles in his career forVanity Fair. Don’t forget, this guy had a breakthrough role onThe Wire, but he was still appearing in episodes of the soap operaAll My Children.
