by Greg Wright | Dec 10, 2010 | Opinion
In a paper I delivered at Belmont’s Past Watchful Dragons conference in 2005, I offered the following conclusion: The astonishing success of the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” film franchises has demonstrated that today’s...
by Cliff Vaughn | May 16, 2008 | Opinion
It’s been two and a half years since “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” from Disney and Walden Media appeared in theaters. The second installment in the adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia series, “Prince...
by Cliff Vaughn | Dec 9, 2005 | Opinion
When I learned of this behemoth adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic about the magical world of Narnia, I had doubts that the story itself would allow for a cinematic tale as gripping as, say, “The Lord of the Rings.” Now that I’ve seen the film,...
by Cliff Vaughn | Dec 9, 2005 | News
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” highlights family both on screen and off. Not only does the story revolve around four siblings separated from parents, but the production itself of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale mirrored...
by Cliff Vaughn | Nov 9, 2005 | News
With a mammoth film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe now only one month away from release, it’s evident that the producers have stayed on message and the audience has responded: The adaptation will be faithful. Attendees at a...