Comments on: I’m Reading The Golden Compass http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/ Worship Leader. Family Man. Jesus Follower. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:33:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: worshipcity http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2677 worshipcity Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:18:36 +0000 http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2677 Yeah, I don't have time for another book but I was going to give the movie a chance until after the reviews and interviews I read. Apparently, like stated above, it is visually stunning, however, Chris Weintz took out much of Pullman's "controversial theology" and even truncated the ending to give the movie mass appeal to a wider audience. Now, apparently Pullman fans feel jipped and Christians have nothing to complain about :) With I am Legend out and many more coming I might not get around to it. Yeah, I don’t have time for another book but I was going to give the movie a chance until after the reviews and interviews I read. Apparently, like stated above, it is visually stunning, however, Chris Weintz took out much of Pullman’s “controversial theology” and even truncated the ending to give the movie mass appeal to a wider audience. Now, apparently Pullman fans feel jipped and Christians have nothing to complain about :)
With I am Legend out and many more coming I might not get around to it.

]]> By: Billy Chia http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2638 Billy Chia Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:03:32 +0000 http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2638 W.E.B. - good call, art is always debatable. Your review is the first I've read that says the movie is actually worth watching. Many have bad mouthed it as not worth it. As far as "both sides" - I'd say there's far more that 2 sides to this issue. The controversy surrounding these books is a subtle and nuanced as Pullman's writing itself. W.E.B. - good call, art is always debatable.

Your review is the first I’ve read that says the movie is actually worth watching. Many have bad mouthed it as not worth it.

As far as “both sides” - I’d say there’s far more that 2 sides to this issue. The controversy surrounding these books is a subtle and nuanced as Pullman’s writing itself.

]]> By: W.E.B. Adamant http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2631 W.E.B. Adamant Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:09:31 +0000 http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2631 Artistically terrible? That's debatable. I thought it was visually stunning, but it's desire to cram 350 pages into under two hours - while taking out some of the main points of the book - is the true "blasphemy", if that can be said about this. Regardless, I'm glad you're reading them and getting a first-hand glimpse of what all the buzz is about. I've found in situations like these, when both sides are heated and adamant about what they're saying, the best that can be done is to take a first hand open-minded yet investigative look into the unknown. Artistically terrible? That’s debatable. I thought it was visually stunning, but it’s desire to cram 350 pages into under two hours - while taking out some of the main points of the book - is the true “blasphemy”, if that can be said about this.

Regardless, I’m glad you’re reading them and getting a first-hand glimpse of what all the buzz is about. I’ve found in situations like these, when both sides are heated and adamant about what they’re saying, the best that can be done is to take a first hand open-minded yet investigative look into the unknown.

]]> By: Billy Chia http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2617 Billy Chia Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:16:05 +0000 http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2617 Amanda, Yeah to be "in the know" was my initial intention, but it's a very well written book and I found I actually enjoyed it. Amanda,
Yeah to be “in the know” was my initial intention, but it’s a very well written book and I found I actually enjoyed it.

]]> By: Amanda http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2602 Amanda Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:18:57 +0000 http://billychia.com/2007/12/14/im-reading-the-golden-compass/#comment-2602 What up, Billy! Brooks read it so he could be "in the know" when the questions/crticism came storming in. And they have...big time. Wes and I will probably see the movie when it either hits our cable system or comes out on DVD. Looking forward to your book review :) What up, Billy!

Brooks read it so he could be “in the know” when the questions/crticism came storming in. And they have…big time. Wes and I will probably see the movie when it either hits our cable system or comes out on DVD. Looking forward to your book review :)

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