A Play On Nerds - Episode 211 - War of the Return of the Rankin Bass
The War of the Rohirrim charged into theaters, so we're checking out another Tolkien film adaptation, Rankin/Bass's The Return of the King (1980)! Plus guess the fake Christmas movie sequel, and the new How to Train Your Dragon trailer.
Time Codes
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Host Banter: 1:51
Nerdy News: 5:30
The Return of the King (1980) Discussion: 9:37
Game: Rankin/Bass or Crankin' Ass: 34:31
Radical Recommends: 39:27
Trailer Review: How to Train Your Dragon (2025): 42:00
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