# Philosophy In Film - 094 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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Podcast: [Philosophy In Film](https://stenobird.com/podcast/philosophy-in-film-22852)
Published: 2025-05-13T12:00:00+00:00
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Episode 94: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Our long journey through Middle-earth reaches its end as the gang takes on the towering finale of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Return of the King . Craig lights the beacons with Producer's Notes (8:03), rallying the realm for the final leg of our quest. Alain draws his sword for the Beauclair Synopsis (20:22), charting the last stand against darkness with Aragorn's path to the throne and Frodo's climb toward Mount Doom. Chris raises the light of Eärendil in Philosopher's Corner (47:28), exploring the steadfast, selfless resolve of Aragorn, whose enduring hope inspires unity and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. The Black Gate then opens for a hearty discussion at The Round Table (1:00:16), before Reviews (1:54:04) and Mailbag (2:05:41) make the final climb in this epic and enduring saga. As always, we reflect on the philosophical and non-philosophical burdens carried along the film's long road—because even at the end of all things, there's still light to be found. 🍻 Featured Beer 🍻 - Turning Tides Hazy IPA by Ale Architect X Bent Stick Brewing Co. X Cabin Brewing Co. (All three from Edmonton, AB)

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