Author Archives: Kinders

About Kinders

Amateur comic strip artist, photographer and musician; wannabe author and film director; actual web 2.0 nerd and social butterfly. I've been visiting Bridge to the Stars and its forum, the Republic of Heaven, on and off since 2003, when I began making a short documentary about the His Dark Materials trilogy.
Pullman interviewed in Scotland on Sunday
Posted on April 26, 2009 by Kinders

In an interview in Scotland on Sunday today, Pullman discusses writing fantasy and escapism, comparisons with Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, his creative instincts and adaptations. “I’ve always thought it was utterly stupid to sell the rights to … Continue reading →



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Pullman on adapting Oxford
Posted on April 23, 2009 by Kinders

In an interview with Philip Pullman in the Oxford Times to coincide with the new run of the His Dark Materials stage play, Pullman discusses the representation of Oxford in the books and the play. “Oxford does feature in many … Continue reading →



Posted in Interviews, Oxford, Philip Pullman, Stage adaptations, The Book Trilogy, The Golden Compass movie, The Subtle Knife movie | 5 Comments



Bill Donahue claims Catholic boycott of TGC was a success
Posted on April 22, 2009 by Kinders

Bill Donahue, President of the Catholic League, yesterday cited the Catholic League’s boycott of the film The Golden Compass as evidence that he is not just giving the movie “Angels and Demons” free publicity by objecting to it, saying TGC’s … Continue reading →



Posted in Box Office, Religion, The Golden Compass movie | 5 Comments



Humanists to be included in discussions of common concern to the BBC and religious groups
Posted on April 20, 2009 by Kinders

Humanists are to be represented alongside religions in a new body, the Standing Conference on Religion and Belief, which will liaise with the BBC on matters of common concern to the BBC and religious groups and, now, humanists. Philip Pullman, … Continue reading →



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His Dark Materials second most challenged book in 2008
Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kinders

The Guardian reports that the His Dark Materials trilogy was the second ‘most challenged’ book in 2008 (up from fourth the previous year) according to the American Library Association. Deborah Caldwell-Stone, deputy director of the ALA’s office for intellectual freedom, … Continue reading →



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