CLEAN : San Francisco residents host 'Rings of Power' viewing party

The video begins with abstract musings, then transitions to an announcement about a Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power viewing party at Trellis in San Francisco. The speaker discusses the anticipation surrounding the series, which explores the Second Age of Middle-earth. They share their personal connection to Tolkien's legendarium, having read various related books and watched numerous videos. The speaker concludes by highlighting the appeal of high fantasy movies as a means of escapism, allowing viewers to live vicariously through the characters.

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What themes does the speaker associate with the experience of watching fantasy movies?