So apropos of nothing except simple whimsy we've decided to dedicate the next 3 episodes to the Lord of the Rings series, beginning with 2001s Fellowship of the Ring.  This will be Collin's first time watching the series and my umpteenth.  And since the only versions I own are the extended editions, we'll see if 12 hours+ of Frodo and Co. will be too much, because, despite being pretty well received critically, there are those who have described the films and 12 hours of walking.  I obviously disagree, but I'll find out if Collin can hang in there for the entire experience.