Chronicles of Narnia

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:38 am

We have the books, but I haven't read them. The trailor looks interesting though.You might think that that is an understatement.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:08 am

COWBOY OF TEXAS wrote:We have the books, but I haven't read them. The trailor looks interesting though.You might think that that is an understatement.

Yeah that's an understatement. You need to do both (read and go to movie^_^) The books are definately worth your time and the trailer looks amazing.

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:21 am

Jonathan wrote:
COWBOY OF TEXAS wrote:We have the books, but I haven't read them. The trailor looks interesting though.You might think that that is an understatement.
Yeah that's an understatement. You need to do both (read and go to movie^_^) The books are definately worth your time and the trailer looks amazing.

I have seen the TV trailor and probably tomorrow I will see the link that someone posted above. (The computer I am on is kinda slow and I will use a differrent one to watch it.)

Me · Post by Me » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:25 am

In the meantime, start reading the books. I have spoken.

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:29 am

Me wrote:In the meantime, start reading the books. I have spoken.

Maybe over the winter break (but I don't think so), I will probably wait till the summer.

Elrohir · Post by **Elrohir** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:57 am

I'm gonna start reading the books again soon.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:59 pm

This afternoon, I picked up a copy of the official illustrated movie guide. $\:D/$

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:32 am

Trent DeWhite wrote:This afternoon, I picked up a copy of the official illustrated movie guide. $\:D/$

WOW! And did you put it down?

Yours Wanting To See The Pretty Colors,
-Cowboy

Me · Post by Me » Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:35 am

Trent DeWhite wrote:This afternoon, I picked up a copy of the official illustrated movie guide. $\:D/$

Is is one of those things that just gives you an overview of who was involved and has some interviews with them, or is it one that really goes behind the scenes, including tech stuff? If it's the latter, I'll have to pick it up.

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:58 am

While I love Narnia, I've always been one of those people who hate to spoil a movie by looking at everything I can before I actaully see it. Though I have seen the previews and the "makings of" videos for Narnia, it isn't normally my practice.

I would love to look at one of those outstanding picture books but I everytime I see one, I always pass by it, thinking I'll be spoiling my experience if I look.

Elrohir · Post by **Elrohir** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:46 pm

I looked at one of those books for Batman Begins. It had a spoilers for the entire movie! I was so gald I didn't look at it until after I saw the movie.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:35 pm

Well, considering I know The Chronicles of Narnia backwards and forwards (almost), reading such companion guides doesn't really spoil the story for me. Albeit, there are some subtle deviations from the book that I might not discover otherwise... but I'm not concerned. A picture may speak a thousand words, but a movie trumps all. $\:D/$

Me wrote:Is is one of those things that just gives you an overview of who was involved and has some interviews with them, or is it one that really goes behind the scenes, including tech stuff? If it's the latter, I'll have to pick it up.

It's definitely more than an "overview," as the book includes 200+ pages of in-depth discussion with the director, actors profiles, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of photos. As for tech stuff, there is one chapter dedicated to the special effects. From CGI characters to Massive, to minatures, this section of the book includes some interesting details in regards to the "tech" side of the film.

Anne · Post by **Anne** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:44 pm

I love Narnia and have read the books several times. I haven't seen the BBC versions, but have heard they are pretty bad, so I'm looking forward to the new movie.
I was shocked the other day to discover my aunt had never read the books, so I enlightened her about how good they are.

Taq · Post by **Taq** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:45 pm

The books are awesome; I really hope I love the film.

Me · Post by Me » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:17 pm

Trent DeWhite wrote:Well, considering I know The Chronicles of Narnia backwards and forwards (almost), reading such companion guides doesn't really spoil the story for me. Albeit, there are some subtle deviations from the book that I might not discover otherwise... but I'm not concerned. A picture may speak a thousand words, but a movie trumps all. $\:D/$

Me wrote:Is is one of those things that just gives you an overview of who was involved and has some interviews with them, or is it one that really goes behind the scenes, including tech stuff? If it's the latter, I'll have to pick it up.
It's definitely more than an "overview," as the book includes 200+ pages of in-depth discussion with the director, actors profiles, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of photos. As for tech stuff, there is one chapter dedicated to the special effects. From CGI characters to Massive, to minatures, this section of the book includes some interesting details in regards to the "tech" side of the film.

Good enough, I'll have to pick up a copy.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:50 pm

Anne wrote:I love Narnia and have read the books several times. I haven't seen the BBC versions, but have heard they are pretty bad, so I'm looking forward to the new movie.
I was shocked the other day to discover my aunt had never read the books, so I enlightened her about how good they are.

The BBC versions aren't bad, but not real good either (of course, I last saw them as a little kid, so...)

I've also had issues with family and those books. Everyone in my family has either read or had read to them TLTWTW. I got my sister to read the first half of TMN, but aside from that, I can't get them to read them.

Carolita · Post by **Carolita** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:25 am

COWBOY OF TEXAS wrote:We have the books, but I haven't read them. The trailor looks interesting though.You might think that that is an understatement.

You haven't read the books?!

You must. *nods*

Aslan · Post by **Aslan** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:02 pm

my brother wants to read the books in this oder 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:22 pm

crazyforjared wrote:my brother wants to read the books in this oder 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Ouch!! for the first time, or just a re-read?

EK · Post by EK » Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:24 pm

crazyforjared wrote:my brother wants to read the books in this oder 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

0.o Last Battle confusedness..