I count myself among those who cherish "The Chronicles of Narnia," having read them as a child and having re-read "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in eager anticipation of the film. In my opinion, this film adaptation not only falls short, but does a disservice to the audience...
That night, Caspian confronts a gathering of angry Narnians who debate whether to accept Caspian as a friend, or kill him out-of-hand. Reepicheep scathingly asks Nikabrik whether he remembers that his people once fought under the command of the ancient White Witch; Nikabrik says that he wou...
The first prophecy, encountered in LWW, happens when the Beavers tell the Pevensie children of Aslan’s role in defeating the White Witch. Mr. Beaver calls the prophecy an “old rhyme” (85). The other prophecy told by the Beavers involves the Pevensie kids potentially crowned the future ...
Lewis's stepson, for a behind-the-scenes look at Lewis while he was writing the book.The Chronicles of Narnia has become part of the cannon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into magical lands with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. Epic battles between good and ...
"Taken service under the White Witch. That's what I am. I'm in the pay of the White Witch." "The White Witch? Who is she?" "Why, it is she who has got all Narnia under her thumb. It's she who makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!" ...
In the earlier film, Peter’s climactic battle with the White Witch was completely one-sided, with her kicking him all over the battlefield. Not only is that not how Lewis wrote it, it’s poor drama; the audience wants a hero to root for, not just a victim to fear for. This time...
"Taken service under the White Witch. That's what I am. I'm in the pay of the White Witch." "The White Witch? Who is she?" "Why, it is she who has got all Narnia under her thumb. It's she who makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!" "...
Beaver to dish up the trout, so that in a very few minutes everyone was drawing up their stools (it was all three-legged stools in the Beavers' house except for Mrs. Beaver's own special rocking-chair beside the fire) and preparing to enjoy themselves. There was a jug of creamy milk...
The dimensions are noted on the drawing. The over all size is 4Ft wide by 6Ft tall and 16In deep. The wardrobe has two doors that close and open. I used double hinges so the door will swing open to 270 degrees. Step 3: Build the Game Part1 I took apart the handheld Simon game...
The stories are rich in mythology and religious symbolism, drawing upon archetypes from the Norse, Greco-Roman, Persian, medieval chivalric, and Judeo-Christian traditions.Now comes this wonderful film of the first chronicle, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." The beautiful cinematography ...