Narnia, etc.

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In 5th grade (back in 1963, when dinosaurs roamed) we had a student teacher who read us a chapter a day from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The story and the writing hooked me and all of my friends -- copies of the series were scarce as hen's teeth at the libraries from then on. I purchased a set of paperbacks a few years later and they pretty much fell apart with rereading over the years. Recently I picked up the one-volume paperback edition at Costco and it's sitting by my bed.

In short, I love C.S. Lewis's Narnia series, and Disney's new version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe does not disappoint. I saw it last night with gingersnapps and amyleone, and a theater full of other Lewis afficianados, and a good time was had by all. They were quite faithful to the book, and I particularly liked the fact that the pacing of the movie matched it. As much as I love the BBC version, which played on PBS when the kids were little, I think the integration of state-of-the-art CGI truly enhanced the viewing experience. It is a literary vision made real.

The PotCII trailer was also shown, to cheers and applause. It looked spectacular on the big screen! Come on, July!!

Speaking of PotC, my poor Muse has been bashed about of late and is trying to get a grip on something substantial. I am hoping this coming week will be much better than the last couple, and that I'll be able to work on some of those drabbles and ficlets that were requested on that meme. I am thinking about them, in a creative way, which is a good sign, and always the first step in the writing process for me. Soon. Hopefully by Christmas. But we'll see.

Outside lights are up, thanks to weemonkey6, I did the inside decorations last weekend (except for the tree, which we'll get on Thursday and decorate next weekend. This weekend it's cookies and cards. Must make out my shopping list.

Happy Holidays, all!

ETA:You must (MUST!) check out honorat's PotC new Zombie Muse inspired holiday doggerel, "Norrington Is Coming To Town" (and I daresay you can guess the tune it's sung to). Hilarious and brilliant!!

Comments

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the kind words, Lin -- the encouragement is truly appreciated. It's been a really stressful time -- seems like it's all catching up with me at once. Thank goodness my daughters are here for me, too -- I'd really be a basket case without them.

Re: violence, battles -- I thought they handled it in a more subdued way than LotR, in fact torn_eledhwen was complaining about the lack of blood. But I think it's at the right level for little kids, and the Narnia books are kids books, much more so than LotR. The scene with Aslan/Witch & her cohorts/the Stone Table is handled nicely -- effecting, as it should be, but not too horrific, which was a relief.

I hope you had a WONDERFUL birthday, btw -- you kid, you!

[linaelyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the birthday wishes, oh, ancient & wise one *snerk*! :-) It has been being a lovely one, yes. (I love when these things drag on for a while! Birthday season! *grin*)

Good to know that Narnia is appropriate for her age (as it should be). Sounds like it's just the right balance, and I appreciate a fellow-mom's perspective on it, for all your kids are well beyond the stage where you worry about the content of their movies.

And I'm so glad you have your kids to support you through this time, especially the holiday season aspect of things. Yay weemonkey for putting up the lights! The holidays are stressful no matter what. Be sure to take a moment to pamper yourself a little, now and then, and just let the logistics and arrangements and such, go. It will all be fine. Honestly.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

your kids are well beyond the stage where you worry about the content of their movies.

Ha! Yes -- now they worry about the content of my movies! They know how easily I'm squicked by violence (especially of the torturous sort).

And Yay for Birthday Season -- that's as it should be!