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The Golden Compass Controversy
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
Philip Pullman Versus Catholicism
Many have claimed that the film and book The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman is trying to kill God and is an anti-Catholic pro-atheism campaign.
philip pullman atheist • golden compass anti-catholic • golden compass catholic league • director chris weitz • ellen johnson american atheists
Many have claimed that the film and book The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman is trying to kill God and is an anti-Catholic pro-atheism campaign.
philip pullman atheist • golden compass anti-catholic • golden compass catholic league • director chris weitz • ellen johnson american atheists
The Golden Compass
The film adapts a fantasy novel filled with armored bears, talking daemons and a controversial message, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
the golden compass movie • philip pullman • nicole kidman • mrs. coulter • daniel craig
The film adapts a fantasy novel filled with armored bears, talking daemons and a controversial message, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
the golden compass movie • philip pullman • nicole kidman • mrs. coulter • daniel craig
The Golden Compass - Review
Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards give captivating performances in Chris Weitz's adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.
the golden compass • golden compass film review • his dark materials • chris weitz • philip pullman
Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards give captivating performances in Chris Weitz's adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.
the golden compass • golden compass film review • his dark materials • chris weitz • philip pullman
Belgian Museum of Printing History
Discover there is nothing modern about the Garamond font on your PC. Visit the Museum Plantin-Moretus/ Prentenkabinet, Antwerpen - UNESCO World Heritage, in Belgium.
history of printing • plantin-moretus • christoffel plantin • the golden compass • de gulden passer
Discover there is nothing modern about the Garamond font on your PC. Visit the Museum Plantin-Moretus/ Prentenkabinet, Antwerpen - UNESCO World Heritage, in Belgium.
history of printing • plantin-moretus • christoffel plantin • the golden compass • de gulden passer
Between Narnia and His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis' imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is rooted in realism.
c.s lewis • the chronicles of narnia • the lion the witch and the wardrobe • philip pullman • the golden compass
Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis' imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is rooted in realism.
c.s lewis • the chronicles of narnia • the lion the witch and the wardrobe • philip pullman • the golden compass
Eden Inverted
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
Fantasy
Can fantasy help us maintain our psychological balance in today's stressful world?
fantasy • jung • archetype • harry potter • phillip pullman
Can fantasy help us maintain our psychological balance in today's stressful world?
fantasy • jung • archetype • harry potter • phillip pullman
Gnosticism in His Dark Materials
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
His Dark Materials, Blake, and Gnosticism
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
New Line lights His Dark Materials
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
The Best Laid Plans
In life and in the process of individuation things are not likely to go as we planned. Here are some thoughts on the process and literature that reflects it.
individuation • jung • synchronicity • robert burns • phillip pullman
In life and in the process of individuation things are not likely to go as we planned. Here are some thoughts on the process and literature that reflects it.
individuation • jung • synchronicity • robert burns • phillip pullman
Enchanted Drops to 2nd
Walt Disney's Enchanted gets bumped to 2nd position on the box office chart after three weeks in theatres. Movie has made $83 million.
enchanted • beowulf • bee movie • the walt disney company • paramount
Walt Disney's Enchanted gets bumped to 2nd position on the box office chart after three weeks in theatres. Movie has made $83 million.
enchanted • beowulf • bee movie • the walt disney company • paramount
The 10 Most Challenged Books of 2007-2008
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list from schools and libraries of the most challenged and controversial books. Here's a look at 2008's list.
ala's most challenged books of 2007-2008 • ala's most challenged authors of 2007-2008 • and tango makes three by justin richardson and pet • the chocolate war by robert cormier • olive’s ocean by kevin henkes
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list from schools and libraries of the most challenged and controversial books. Here's a look at 2008's list.
ala's most challenged books of 2007-2008 • ala's most challenged authors of 2007-2008 • and tango makes three by justin richardson and pet • the chocolate war by robert cormier • olive’s ocean by kevin henkes
Benjamin Button Soundtrack Review
In what would seem to be a perfect vehicle for his unique compositional voice, Desplat provides a pleasant but strangely uninspiring score.
benjamin button soundtrack review • benjamin button score review • benjamin button alexandre desplat • benjamin button score album alexandre desplat • benjamin button soundtrack alexandre desplat
In what would seem to be a perfect vehicle for his unique compositional voice, Desplat provides a pleasant but strangely uninspiring score.
benjamin button soundtrack review • benjamin button score review • benjamin button alexandre desplat • benjamin button score album alexandre desplat • benjamin button soundtrack alexandre desplat
Fantasy Books Teen Will Love
Once your kid's finished devouring the latest Harry Potter, how do you go about nurturing that yen to read? Here's a list of recommended fantasy and SF novels.
books • young adult • fantasy • science fiction • pern
Once your kid's finished devouring the latest Harry Potter, how do you go about nurturing that yen to read? Here's a list of recommended fantasy and SF novels.
books • young adult • fantasy • science fiction • pern
Alvin and Chipmunks Takes 2nd
Fox's Alvin and the Chipmunks pulled a surprising $44 million in its first weekend in theatres, despite generally unfavourable reviews.
alvin and the chipmunks • twentieth century fox • box office mojo • jeff vice • deseret morning news
Fox's Alvin and the Chipmunks pulled a surprising $44 million in its first weekend in theatres, despite generally unfavourable reviews.
alvin and the chipmunks • twentieth century fox • box office mojo • jeff vice • deseret morning news
Dan Brown Versus Catholicism
The release of the movie The Da Vinci Code staring Tom Hanks enraged some sections of the Catholic Church. Here is a look at why.
the da vinci code and the catholic church • author dan brown • tom hanks and audrey tatou • mary magdalene married to jesus • the holy blood and the holy grail
The release of the movie The Da Vinci Code staring Tom Hanks enraged some sections of the Catholic Church. Here is a look at why.
the da vinci code and the catholic church • author dan brown • tom hanks and audrey tatou • mary magdalene married to jesus • the holy blood and the holy grail
Freddie Highmore is Astro Boy
Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) will voice the title role in Imagi's CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy. Movie comes to theatres in 2009.
freddie highmore is astro boy • freddie highmore • imagi animation • the weinstein company • osamu tezuka
Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) will voice the title role in Imagi's CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy. Movie comes to theatres in 2009.
freddie highmore is astro boy • freddie highmore • imagi animation • the weinstein company • osamu tezuka
Ratatouille Up For Visual FX Oscar
Both Beowulf and Ratatouille have made the fifteen film shortlist for Best Visual Effects category at this year's Oscars. Awards are handed out on February 24th.
visual effects oscar • ratatouille oscar nomination • ampas • academy of motion picture arts and sciences • oscar
Both Beowulf and Ratatouille have made the fifteen film shortlist for Best Visual Effects category at this year's Oscars. Awards are handed out on February 24th.
visual effects oscar • ratatouille oscar nomination • ampas • academy of motion picture arts and sciences • oscar
"The Buck Starts Here"
How to start your story off with a bang. Components of a good beginning.
beginnings • proven beginnings • persistence in writing.
How to start your story off with a bang. Components of a good beginning.
beginnings • proven beginnings • persistence in writing.
2008 ALA Top 10 Best Books Award
Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.
harry potter • ala • yalsa • young adult literature • best books for teens
Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.
harry potter • ala • yalsa • young adult literature • best books for teens
AFI Names Ratatouille Top Film
The American Film Institute has named Ratatouille one of the top films of 2007. Brad Bird movie is the only animated film on the list.
afi top ten • american film institute top 10 • ratatouille • disney/pixar • american film institute
The American Film Institute has named Ratatouille one of the top films of 2007. Brad Bird movie is the only animated film on the list.
afi top ten • american film institute top 10 • ratatouille • disney/pixar • american film institute
Catholic Actors and Singers
Celebrities can be Catholic, too. Among some of the people brought up as or converted to Catholocism are Sylvester Stallone, Madonna, Mel Gibson and Ben Afleck.
catholic celebrities • what religion is • religions of celebrities • catholic actors • catholic popstars
Celebrities can be Catholic, too. Among some of the people brought up as or converted to Catholocism are Sylvester Stallone, Madonna, Mel Gibson and Ben Afleck.
catholic celebrities • what religion is • religions of celebrities • catholic actors • catholic popstars
Choosing the Best Title for Your Story
The title is also how readers will describe your work. Choose it wisely. Your story might never get read by an editor or reader if the title doesn't do its job.
choosing your novel title • best title for your story • selecting story titles • best titles in fiction • finding a title for your story
The title is also how readers will describe your work. Choose it wisely. Your story might never get read by an editor or reader if the title doesn't do its job.
choosing your novel title • best title for your story • selecting story titles • best titles in fiction • finding a title for your story
Comic-Con Gets Beowulf, Coraline
Comic conventioneers will get an eyeful of animated films when Comic-Con hits San Diego this July. Films include Coraline, Where the Wild Things Are and Beowulf.
beowulf • coraline • where the wild things are • neil gaiman • robert zemeckis
Comic conventioneers will get an eyeful of animated films when Comic-Con hits San Diego this July. Films include Coraline, Where the Wild Things Are and Beowulf.
beowulf • coraline • where the wild things are • neil gaiman • robert zemeckis
Largo Winch Soundtrack Review
Alexandre Desplat's thrilling new score to Jerome Salle's Largo Winch is refreshing, catchy, and very nearly singular in his career.
largo winch soundtrack review • largo winch soundtrack alexandre desplat • largo winch score review • largo winch score alexandre desplat • largo winch music
Alexandre Desplat's thrilling new score to Jerome Salle's Largo Winch is refreshing, catchy, and very nearly singular in his career.
largo winch soundtrack review • largo winch soundtrack alexandre desplat • largo winch score review • largo winch score alexandre desplat • largo winch music
Most Challenged LGBT-Themed Books of 2007-08
Three out of the top ten banned books of 2007-08 have LGBT content. The ALA is fighting to keep books with LGBT themes accessible to the public in libraries and schools.
top ten banned books • gay books that have been banned • american library association • books challenged or banned • annual list of banned books
Three out of the top ten banned books of 2007-08 have LGBT content. The ALA is fighting to keep books with LGBT themes accessible to the public in libraries and schools.
top ten banned books • gay books that have been banned • american library association • books challenged or banned • annual list of banned books
Movie Review: Beowulf
Beowulf all sound and fury, with a subtly satiric sting, but Robert Zemeckis' motion capture doesn't do Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman's script justice. 7/10
paramount • beowulf • robert zemeckis • neil gaiman • roger avary
Beowulf all sound and fury, with a subtly satiric sting, but Robert Zemeckis' motion capture doesn't do Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman's script justice. 7/10
paramount • beowulf • robert zemeckis • neil gaiman • roger avary
New Moon Movie
Soulmates Edward Cullen and Bella Swan fight the forces of evil to find true love.
isabella • bella • swan • bella swan • edward cullen
Soulmates Edward Cullen and Bella Swan fight the forces of evil to find true love.
isabella • bella • swan • bella swan • edward cullen
Planet 51 Featurette
Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette for Ilion Animation's Planet 51, starring Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Seann William Scott.
planet 51 featurette • ilion animation • handmade films • new line cinema • warner bros.
Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette for Ilion Animation's Planet 51, starring Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Seann William Scott.
planet 51 featurette • ilion animation • handmade films • new line cinema • warner bros.
Stereotypes of Witches in the Movies and on T.V.
Witches do not worship the devil, use eye of newt, or brew potions. Many Wiccans argue that the stereotype of the evil old hag who eats children is a form of persecution.
witches • witchcraft • wicca • archetypes • witch hunt
Witches do not worship the devil, use eye of newt, or brew potions. Many Wiccans argue that the stereotype of the evil old hag who eats children is a form of persecution.
witches • witchcraft • wicca • archetypes • witch hunt
Teaching Discernment to Children
Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.
teaching discernment • how to teach children to think for themselves • protect children from negative influences • teach children to protect themselves • raising independent thinkers
Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.
teaching discernment • how to teach children to think for themselves • protect children from negative influences • teach children to protect themselves • raising independent thinkers
The Demise of the Blockbuster Film
Blockbuster films were once thoughtful, yet hugely entertaining additions to filmmaking, but now are insults to their origins.
demise of blockbuster films • jaws first blockbuster • steven spielberg • blockbuster • hollywood
Blockbuster films were once thoughtful, yet hugely entertaining additions to filmmaking, but now are insults to their origins.
demise of blockbuster films • jaws first blockbuster • steven spielberg • blockbuster • hollywood
YA Author/Title List
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
ny times best sellers • ya literature • list of ya authors • list of ya titles • award-winning ya
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
ny times best sellers • ya literature • list of ya authors • list of ya titles • award-winning ya
Atheists vs Christians
Relations between Christians and Atheists continues to deteriorate as prominent atheists mount high-profile anti-religion campaigns to the chagrin of the Church.
religion vs atheism • anti-religion in the media • atheist bus campaign • denounce baptism • against christianity
Relations between Christians and Atheists continues to deteriorate as prominent atheists mount high-profile anti-religion campaigns to the chagrin of the Church.
religion vs atheism • anti-religion in the media • atheist bus campaign • denounce baptism • against christianity
Ratatouille versus the sequels
Once again, Pixar is making an original movie during the sequel season. But how long can they keep this up?
ratatouille • brad bird • pixar • the walt disney company • dreamworks animation
Once again, Pixar is making an original movie during the sequel season. But how long can they keep this up?
ratatouille • brad bird • pixar • the walt disney company • dreamworks animation
Henri J. M. Nouwen and The Return of the Prodigal Son
Nouwen called us out from our comfortable areas to be more genuine children of God. And he comforted the troubled in a unique way that was a gift of God. Nouwen consistently confronted his own humanity, and took himself and his readers to God, the Great Physician, for counsel.
catholicism • roman catholic church • henri j. m. nouwen • rembrandt • prodigal son
Nouwen called us out from our comfortable areas to be more genuine children of God. And he comforted the troubled in a unique way that was a gift of God. Nouwen consistently confronted his own humanity, and took himself and his readers to God, the Great Physician, for counsel.
catholicism • roman catholic church • henri j. m. nouwen • rembrandt • prodigal son
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