Hello readers! In October 2018, Netflix acquired the film and TV rights to The Chronicles of Narnia, a seven-book fantasy series written by C. S. Lewis. Now, eight years later, they have released a trailer for their first film: The Magician’s Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig. And given that this blog has turned into an … Continue reading Let’s discuss the new Narnia trailer
Tag: fantasy
Pubs in fantasy media
Hello readers! It recently occurred to me that there are an awful lot of pubs in fantasy media. And I’m not talking about bars or cafes, or any other alcohol-selling venues – I’m talking about very British-feeling pubs. Is this a trope? Do people regard pubs as fantastical environments? As someone who grew up in … Continue reading Pubs in fantasy media
Probing the properties of Spider-Man’s web fluid
Hello readers! Usually, I don’t like to talk about superhero media on this blog, because it belongs in its own genre, separate from traditional fantasy and science fiction. However, today I am making an exception – all because of a two-minute scene in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). I went to see this film a … Continue reading Probing the properties of Spider-Man’s web fluid
The Last Battle (1956) is scary, clever and downright strange
Hello readers! We have reached the seventh and final instalment in the Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. Given that he called it The Last Battle, he was clearly confident that this would be the last in the series. And if you’ve read it, you’ll understand why. Of all the Narnia books, The Last … Continue reading The Last Battle (1956) is scary, clever and downright strange
The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas
Hello readers! We have now reached the penultimate entry in the Chronicles of Narnia, having read them in the order in which they were published. The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel to all the books written so far, in which C. S. Lewis describes the origins of Narnia. Unfortunately, the plot is decidedly weaker than … Continue reading The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas
The Horse and His Boy (1954) is fun but problematic
Hello readers! It’s time for another deep-dive into the Chronicles of Narnia, a fantasy series written for children by C. S. Lewis in the 1950s. The Horse and His Boy was the fifth book to be published, and so far, I have found each book to be better than the last. However, I was nervous … Continue reading The Horse and His Boy (1954) is fun but problematic
Free book weekend: 3rd-6th April
Hello readers! From Friday 3rd until Monday 6th, all of my books will be FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment on the way soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between … Continue reading Free book weekend: 3rd-6th April
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) is an enjoyable adventure
Hello readers! It is time for the third deep-dive into the Narnia series. This week I will be over-analysing The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, having picked it up for the first time since I was a kid. Is this sea-faring adventure as exciting and engaging as I remember? Does it contain deep philosophies that … Continue reading The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) is an enjoyable adventure
Lego Cair Paravel
Hello readers! My analysis of the The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is taking longer than expected, so I’m pushing it back to next weekend. In the meantime, I’ll share this micro-scale Lego model I made of Cair Paravel, the castle from the first two Narnia books. For those that don’t know, I’m currently re-reading … Continue reading Lego Cair Paravel
The ever-shifting “cringe window”
Hello readers! Today’s post will be a little more introspective than usual. I’d like to discuss the way that creators perceive their own work (be they writers, artists, musicians, game developers, you name it). Specifically, I was wondering whether anyone else can relate to a concept that I have dubbed the “cringe window” – a … Continue reading The ever-shifting “cringe window”
