What I Found 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Note: The title above is completely inaccurate, of course- designed to grab attention and identify the subject of the blog, […]
Peter Jackson’s Hobbit: The Utter Ineptness of ‘The Desolation of Smaug’?
(Warning: The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug is mercilessly and comprehensively discussed below; major plot spoilers abound.) Oh, Desolation of
Another Look at the “Narnia Chronological” Debate
(Fair warning: While this blog discusses the concept of spoilers for the Chronicles of Narnia, it also contains them in
When Movie Adaptations Miss the Point: Narnia Edition
Oh, Narnia. Narnia, Narnia, Narnia. Whatever is it with you and adaptations? There was that animated one where the Witch
Prequel Pitfalls and a Philosophy of Film-making, Part III: But- but, it’s *SHINY*!
In the first two installments of this series, we’ve looked at some of the unfortunate baggage that prequels carry with
When Movie Adaptations Miss the Point: Lord of the Rings Edition
In many film adaptations- most particularly in those with Christian themes or subtext- it is very common these days to
Films Released Before Their Time
Just now, I’m reading ‘Return to Tomorrow’ by Preston Neal Jones- a comprehensive behind-the-scenes account of the making of Star
Prequel Pitfalls and a Philosophy of Filmmaking, Part II: Respect Your Elders
The first blog in this series looked at some of the inherent weaknesses in the prequel and origin story concepts,
Prequel Pitfalls and a Philosophy of Film-making, Part I: A Question of Purpose
The Prequel. It is hardly a new beast- but it is undeniably enjoying a heyday like never before, under the