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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
volatile:
So, for those of you who are hating on the books because of the Christian overtones, would you also avoid books that you felt had Muslim, Buddhist, or Hindi overtones?
I suspect not. It's strange to me that so many people have such kneejerk reactions to Christianity in entertainment. Don't get me wrong, I'm an avowed atheist, but because I don't believe in it, I also don't worry about whatever someone may or may not be trying to shove into my head. I know I don't believe and won't believe, so they can try as hard as they damned well please, for all I care. I guess I just get confused as to why it's such a big deal. The books are entertaining, either way.
Also, to whoever said that Gandalf = Christ. Bzzzt, not quite. Gandalf = Odin. There's actually WAY more Norse overtone than Christian in that trilogy.
Border Reiver:
Which is where Tolkien got much of his imagery (and a lot of Dwarf names) for LOTR. Tolkien drew heavily on Anglo-Saxon myth for his source material. The one ring of Sauron is similar to the Ring of the Niebilung (not sure if I spelled that right), and the lesser copies were similar to Odin's magic ring which copied itself each day.
Although the good Professor didn't work a Ragnarok into his tale
WriterofAllWrongs:
Is it just me, or did this movie have the most ridiculous cinematography of any movie you've ever seen?
volatile:
--- Quote from: Border Reiver on 21 May 2008, 04:22 ---Which is where Tolkien got much of his imagery (and a lot of Dwarf names) for LOTR. Tolkien drew heavily on Anglo-Saxon myth for his source material. The one ring of Sauron is similar to the Ring of the Niebilung (not sure if I spelled that right), and the lesser copies were similar to Odin's magic ring which copied itself each day.
Although the good Professor didn't work a Ragnarok into his tale
--- End quote ---
In a way he did. He alludes to some Ragnarokian elements. Ha, Ragnarokian. Anyway, as the power of Sauron grows, it is said that everything gets darker and darker, that the sun seems to have gone. In the Ragnarok legend, part of the end of the world is being brought about by the deathwolves Skoll and Hati devouring the sun and moon. If you consider that Minas Morgul was formerly Minas Ithil (Moon Tower) and Minas Tirith was formerly Minas Anor (Sun Tower), you could say that the fall of the Sun and Moon bring about the end of the world.
Wow. Was that way too analytical, haha?
But, I have to say, I'd love to see some kind of novelization of the Eddas and Ragnarok itself. A well-done, non Uwe Boll movie would be ace, as well.
Border Reiver:
--- Quote from: volatile on 21 May 2008, 21:33 ---Wow. Was that way too analytical, haha?
--- End quote ---
Yes, yes it was. But that's alright, unleash the geek within.
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