Technology The Nerd Wave: How Lord of the Rings & Fandom Took Over Culture by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor February 21, 2026 by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor February 21, 2026 The Nerd Wave: From Cultural Outsiders to Dominant Force Twenty-five years after the premiere of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, a wave of nostalgia has resurfaced, prompting reflection … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail