Tag Archives: Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Posted on 10 December 2010 by Jason Best

After the epic sweep and grandeur of Tolkien and the wit and magic of J. K. Rowling, the fantasy world of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia tales has always struck me as rather pinched and priggish. I’m probably not alone. The Narnia … Continue reading →

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News Muse – Disney abandons ship whilst Depp walks the plank

Posted on 29 July 2010 by Movie Talk

Stand-in News Muser Caitlin Maggs ponders over the latest movie gossip, giving you her unique take on all the showbiz shenanigans… Media giant Disney recently decided to drop the third and latest instalment of the page-to-screen adaptation of C.S Lewis’ … Continue reading →

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Freak Out | Sally O’Shaughnessy takes a cousinly interest in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant

Posted on 20 October 2009 by Movie Talk

I confess to a personal interest in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, the forthcoming movie adaptation of Darren Shan’s cult teen horror novels, The Saga of Darren Shan. Now on his 14th Darren Shan novel, my 11-year-old son is … Continue reading →

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The Best view | More action than magic in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Posted on 17 November 2008 by Jason Best

  Following Peter Jackson’s triumphs with The Lord of the Rings and the continuing success of the Harry Potter franchise, it’s no surprise that Hollywood has sought to plunder another much-loved series of children’s books. Yet after the epic sweep … Continue reading →

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