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This is a research article about children's literature, mythology and popular culture. It tries to understand the important role that the very different religious sensibilities of authors like C.S. Lewis and Philip Pullman are playing in our culture.

C. S. Lewis' second Narnia book lives on the silver screen.

This article shares information and reviews the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" and review the film.

A review of the book "Prince Caspian" by C.S. Lewis, part of the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Pullman hated Lewis for making a book that could be interpreted to have Christian undertones with talking animals. In response, he wrote a book about a talking polar bear. With apparently atheist undertones. Why do either of these parties care?

As Harry Potter is drawing to a close, you can travel back to Narnia until the next big fantasy blockbuster comes along

A in-depth study of the Allegories in C.S. Lewis' series "The Chronicles of Narnia."

A reveiw of the second film in The Chronicles of Narnia series.

Isis Mussenden has created the costumes for the "Chronicles of Narnia" movies, including some stunning body armor for an invading army in "Prince Caspian."

Having served as High King Peter the Magnificent, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian shows Peter Pevensie's arrogance causing him to ignore the importance of Aslan and good advice from Susan, Edmund, Lucy, and Prince Caspian until he learns a painful lesson.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the second film based on the classic fantasy series by C.S. Lewis, the good friend of J.R.R. Tolkien. As was the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian is one part fantasy adventure one part Christian allegory.

Movie Review for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

A British author has released an athiest movie geared toward children in which the characters kill God.

I felt a little indifferent to it. I wasn't bored at all with it, and kids (older ones anyway) should get a kick out of it. But in the end, it all seemed a bit average to me without enough to truly make it stand out from all the other fantasy movies out there.

The 2 hour and 20 minute movie was good without a moment of slow, for it paced itself perfectly. This need to always compare a movie to another movie when it's not that obvious, other than when a critic points it out, is a waste of written word.

I've loved fantasy fiction all of my life. Very few tales stand out in my mind and heart as strongly as The Chronicles of Narnia, however.

Prince Caspian sores above its predecessor.

The Golden Compass hits the big screen on December 7th. Is this a harmless fantasy tale for children or is it cloaked with propaganda that parents should beware, (both religious and non-religious)

A review of the second "Narnia" movie, "Prince Caspian"

Read this article for gift ideas for fans of the Narnia series.

This new film starring the beloved actress (and mother), Nicole Kidman, has many Christian groups and families fearing for the minds and souls of Christian youth.

Awesome titles and returns of old favorites will have us glued to the silver screen this May

This film has a PG rating due to the violence in the battles and fight scenes, there is very little blood shown, but some of the creatures may frighten younger children.

A comical look at the recently released Narnia sequel.

A child's adventure, wanting to explore on their own and discover anything that they can find.

Headed to the theater this holiday season with your family? Check out this preview of the offerings for 2007.

An Associated Content exclusive interview with author Perry Moore about his novel HERO, his work on the Chronicles of Narnia films, and his other upcoming projects.

Here's a look at 13 movies that will be released in the year 2008, from the latest installments of "Narnia" and "Indiana Jones" to the much-anticipated "Sex and the City" movie.

Books with adolescents as main characters aren't just for kids. Here is a short list of some really good books in the Young Adult Section of book stores that adults will also enjoy.

A review of the 2008 film "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

There may not be many, but the two that are coming out may be good. I'm especially looking forward to the new installment of the Chronicles of Narnia series.

It's strange to think today that the man from Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is now a most unlikely king of the box office.

"The Golden Compass" is said to be an attempt to kill God from the minds of children by writer Phillip Pullman.

This article reviews the recently released to DVD movie "The Golden Compass."

Review of the first book in the His Dark Material Trilogy. Written by Philip Pullman. Covering all aspects of the book, and recommendations for future reading.

The Golden Compass, based on Philip Pullmans trilogy "His Dark Materials" has been surrounded by controversy relating to religion, but are these accusations validated and worth the time to investigate? The answer is YES!

A new movie set to be released December 7th, 2007 called "The Golden Compass" is stirring up a lot of debates.

While Philip Pullman champions killing a totalitarian god, he also includes ideas that are in line with Mormon doctrine.

The production company New Line Cinema is now making Phillip Pullman's well-known trilogy, His Dark Materials, into feature films. The fist of three, The Golden Compass, is due to be released December 7th of 2007 and will have a star-studded cast.

Nearly 20 years before Walden Media began bringing the Narnia novels to the big screen, the BBC produced made-for-TV versions of four of C.S. Lewis' classic books, which have now been digitally remastered and reissued.

The Golden Compass is the first part of the excellent His Dark Materials trilogy by author Philip Pullman. But according to a Catholic school board, they're evil and have been banned.

The Golden Compass, a children's movie is causing a stir in the Christian community. It's fascinating how much negative publicity The Golden Compass has gained in such short amount of time.

Biography life story of C.S. Lewis, an extraordinary writer in his own time.

The U.S.-based Catholic League has called for a boycott of The Golden Compass, a $180 million motion picture starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, scheduled for a December 7, 2007 release.

Boycotting "The Golden Compass" movie won't further your children's Christian values any more than seeing it will cause them to turn to Atheism.

An article about the problem with the Golden Compass.

Based on the popular "His Dark Materials" trilogy, this film takes place on an alternate Earth where everyone has a personal daemon.

What does this popular Philip Pullman book, now a movie, really say about God? Should you and your children read it and/or see it?

We all have read the Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe whether it was for school as children or whether it wasn't until later on in our lives. But do we really know about the man behind the words? C.S. Lewis has taken us to a world of imagination .

My honest opinion on the sensational Gossip Girl

We were grateful for two weeks of work on the set of Iron Man. This movie opens May 2nd, 2008 with Robert Downey Jr. as the super hero. It was hard work but lots of fun and a chance to work with amazing stunt men amongst other.

This article lists 45 movies you can watch as a family. Classics, animated features, and new movies are included. What's left off is anything that will have you covering your children's eyes or ears or explaining more than watching.

The 25 most-anticipated movies of the 2008 movie season.

Every year from spring to winter I go through my list of films I can't wait to see and enjoy them in the theaters. This year was no exception and I was pleased with all I saw. Now I have to give it up to 10 of the best.

A list of the 10 most anticipated movies of 2008.

The 2008 summer blockbuster movie season spans from Memorial Day weekend, May 22nd, through Labor Day weekend, September 1st. So, what treats are in store at your local movie theater for the summer of 2008? Check out these summer blockbuster movies...

Author Interview

Although still a great place to buy books, Amazon.com is by no means the low-price leader. Popular new books can be found for less at Walmart.com, Buy.com, Costco.com and BN.com. Used books are often cheaper at Half.com, Buy.com and BN.com.

A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.

C.S. Lewis is criticized for his Christian undertones in the Chronicles of Narnia series - because Aslan sacrifices himself for the good of Narnia. Do atheists hate self-sacrifice in general, or just when Christians do it?

Fans of Harry Potter have some great books to read that have the same magic as the Harry Potter series.

Clive Cussler, a successful novelist, is taking the producers to court. The film at issue? "Sahara".

Anothe great adventure comes to life with this live action adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Movie Review of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

G. Stolyarov II reviews the film, "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and derives useful lessons from it about the universality of natural law and tyrants' violation of it.

When seen from the perspective of the Christian faith, the Chronicles of Narnia, both the books and the movies, have some clear Christian themes. Knowing them will help you appreciate the books and movies at a deeper level.

Did you even know that The Golden Compass is supposed to be atheist propaganda? Neither did I. Now I do, thanks to the Catholic League.

Although it feels incomplete and is clearly the setup of a desperately needed franchise for New Line Cinema, "The Golden Compass" is an enjoyable fantasy movie with a great cast including Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra.

The best computer generated graphics I have seen as of yet. However, it was in need of much better editing.

The Golden Compass movie review

Controversial media seem to be the norm these days. The Golden Compass can come across exactly as that: controversial. The author, Phillip Pullman, is an active atheist promoter. Does he get his message across in the upcoming movie release of The Golden Compass?

Book Review

What's the real story about the controversial upcoming film "The Golden Compass?" How can parents decide what do to in the face of conflicting opinions in the media? Read on to find out.

For all of its bells and whistles, of which it has many, The Golden Compass is still unable to surpass the status of a replication of one of the countless existing family-friendly fantasy films out there

The Golden Compass has received a lot of media attention, as well as backlash religious who fear it's purpose is to convert children to atheism. The book shows more than a simple anti-religious agenda, and turned out to be a well-crafted and enjoyable fiction.

The Golden Compass is the latest in a series of fantasy epics that have been made into films on the strength of the good showings for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series. It is based on the first book of a trilogy by Philip Pullman.

I recently saw The Golden Compass and only afterwards found out about the controversy surrounding the film. People have got to get over themselves and just enjoy a nice movie for what it is.

This is a review of The Golden Compass. In it, I try to ignore the movie's discrepancies from the book and focus on the film's ability to tell a solid story. There are no spoilers in this review.

The Christian Right once again falls into the controversy trap, this time with Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

Review of Narnia: the Witch, the Lion and the Wardrobe & fun facts from live interview with Joel Siegel and Director Andrew Adamson

I am a Catholic, and I will be going to see this movie!

The first of Phillip Pullman's Dark Material Trilogy. A Quest through a Magical land to fight a threat that looks far too familiar.

I thought that this film would fail under weak directing and overly cute animal sidekicks, but I wasn't prepared for my own sense of wonder to draw me in.

Cookbooks that use favorite book & movie characters to attract kids to the kitchen.

An observation of religious allusions and concepts used for both modern and ancient literature.

The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation I had with Jesus over the weekend. Jesus is in bold, and I am in italics. If you don't like this conversation, don't blame me - I'm just the messenger.

Ray Winstone is joining the cast of the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise.

My fave. from 2005

If you've ever dreamed of a world full of magic, fun, and adventure - you must check out these 14 movies!

A re-write of an already-classic science fiction novel.

Some of the best movies of 2006 according to me.

Book Publishers and book sellers are suffering severe drops in their profits of this year's sales over those of last year in the same quarter. What seems to be responsible? The common denominator is that no Harry Potter books were released this year.

editorial on Christian Science Fiction

From Hannah Montana to the Chronicles of Narnia, there are plenty of ways to coordinate a festive party with a themed birthday cake! Here are the year's top trends and themes.

Ultra-Violent! Not for kids! This is no Chronicles of Narnia...

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