If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .2021 marks the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In honor of these enduring classics, we’re exploring every aspect of Peter Jackson’s trilogy, from J.R.R. Tolkien’s source material to the films’ best scenes and moments, along with the continued influence of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King on modern pop culture.The half-capacity audience couldn’t stop applauding during a recent screening of in Austin, Texas. The lights went down in the theater....…If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .2021 marks the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In honor of these enduring classics, we’re exploring every aspect of Peter Jackson’s trilogy, from J.R.R. Tolkien’s source material to the films’ best scenes and moments, along with the continued influence of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King on modern pop culture.The half-capacity audience couldn’t stop applauding during a recent screening of in Austin, Texas. The lights went down in the theater....WW…