The ‘Lord of the Rings’ series’ inclusive casting has sparked social media vitriol from those who insist J.R.R. Tolkien intended Middle-earth to be populated by white characters only, yet this belief is not only faulty, it misses the spirit of the author entirely, writes The Hollywood Reporter contributor Richard Newby. For a time, it seemed as though a great shadow had passed over the world, … Continue reading A Racist Backlash to ‘Rings of Power’ Puts Tolkien’s Legacy Into Focus