Television: Elves and orcs and hobbits, oh my

By Ben Pobjie
Updated July 25 2014 - 8:13am, first published 8:01am

In today's ephemeral, disposable world, filled with instant messaging and snapchats and online gambling, it's easy to forget the important things in life, easy to forget to occasionally slow down and admire the beauty of a three-hour movie about hobbits and elves fighting orcs. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (GO!, 8.30pm) is a welcome alternative on a Friday night to the football.

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