17 Nov 05
Originally posted by HalitoseI couldn't agree more.
There's no answer because it's pointless discussing anything Christian-related with you HG. You religiously stick to your shallow-founded beliefs that religious people are nuts. Go figure.
What say we ignore howardgee completely on this thread and discuss something else instead?
Have you seen the trailers of the Chronicles of Narnia movie? What do you think of it? Have you read the books? Do you like them?
Peace,
LH
17 Nov 05
Originally posted by lucifershammerI've checked out the trailers and read the books. Looks to be a killer. A definite improvement on the old BBC versions - and perhaps something to rival the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The trailers seemed like they were still gonna do their colour-grading and correction, which gave them a digital feel. But maybe that's just me.
I couldn't agree more.
What say we ignore howardgee completely on this thread and discuss something else instead?
Have you seen the trailers of the Chronicles of Narnia movie? What do you think of it? Have you read the books? Do you like them?
Peace,
LH
You?
17 Nov 05
Originally posted by HalitoseI'm really looking forward to this one. My brother and I discovered the books by accident while browsing around in the library when we were kids - and we pretty much fell in love with it right away (I didn't read Tolkien until I got to university).
I've checked out the trailers and read the books. Looks to be a killer. A definite improvement on the old BBC versions - and perhaps something to rival the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The trailers seemed like they were still gonna do their colour-grading and correction, which gave them a digital feel. But maybe that's just me.
You?
One advantage the Narnia movies should have over the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies is that the books should lend themselves easily to the right movie length. The Harry Potter movies tend to sacrifice internal consistency and continuity in order to remain faithful to the books, while the LOTR movies dropped entire sub-plots to maintain continuity. The Narnia movies should have no such problems.
I really hope the allegorical elements of the story are preserved in the movie. And, I swear a chill ran down my spine when Aslan roared at the end of the trailer!
Peace,
LH
17 Nov 05
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Originally posted by lucifershammer[/i]As far as I know, Lewis's son is attached to ensure a consistancy with Lewis's original ideas.
I'm really looking forward to this one. My brother and I discovered the books by accident while browsing around in the library when we were kids - and we pretty much fell in love with it right away (I didn't read Tolkien until I got to university).
One advantage the Narnia movies should have over the Harry Potter and [i]Lord of the ...[text shortened]... , I swear a chill ran down my spine when Aslan roared at the end of the trailer!
Peace,
LH
17 Nov 05
Originally posted by lucifershammerNot that I wish to participate in the hijacking of HG's thread (I do think xtians exhibit classic psychoses, let's face it...it's a big-C Cult), I'm also looking forward to the Narnia series. Although the allegories are pronounced, do you think they are typical christian themes, or does there appear to be an element of mystical/gnosticism to them?
I really hope the allegorical elements of the story are preserved in the movie. And, I swear a chill ran down my spine when Aslan roared at the end of the trailer!
17 Nov 05
Originally posted by David CCould you elaborate? I don't recall any mystical or gnostic themes in the story - but perhaps my memory is a little rusty.
Not that I wish to participate in the hijacking of HG's thread (I do think xtians exhibit classic psychoses, let's face it...it's a big-C Cult), I'm also looking forward to the Narnia series. Although the allegories are pronounced, do you think they are typical christian themes, or does there appear to be an element of mystical/gnosticism to them?
17 Nov 05
Originally posted by David Clet's face it...it's a big-C Cult
Not that I wish to participate in the hijacking of HG's thread (I do think xtians exhibit classic psychoses, let's face it...it's a big-C Cult), I'm also looking forward to the Narnia series. Although the allegories are pronounced, do you think they are typical christian themes, or does there appear to be an element of mystical/gnosticism to them?
As in David C?
17 Nov 05
What follows is a string of thoughts:
Of course it's a cult. I liked the whole Narnia thing as a kid. I read the books and such. Then LOTR came along ,and I realized Narnia was boring. Now I can't even pick up a fantasy book (used to love them). I'd rather read about this world. Still I understand why some people love the genre.
I'm thinking of taking my five-year-old daughter to the The LWW, but I think it will be a bit too scary for her right now. Maybe in another year or two.
Lewis . . .
A decent academic. Like William Lane Craig, xians have elevated C.S. Lewis to a philosophic level far beyond his merit. Still a good writer.
17 Nov 05
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Originally posted by telerion
What follows is a string of thoughts:
Of course it's a cult. I liked the whole Narnia thing as a kid. I read the books and such. Then LOTR came along ,and I realized Narnia was boring. Now I can't even pick up a fantasy book (used to love them). I'd rather read about this world. Still I understand why some people love the genre.
I'm thinking ...[text shortened]... ians have elevated C.S. Lewis to a philosophic level far beyond his merit. Still a good writer.
tel: Like William Lane Craig, xians have elevated C.S. Lewis to a philosophic level far beyond his merit.
At least until Anscombe gave him a public dressing down.
As for fantasy, I think I'm still at the age where one can enjoy Jordan and Martin - so I'll give it more time.
EDIT: Don't underestimate the emotional resilience of five-year olds!