Philip Pullman has contributed an editorial for this week’s Sunday Times, defending his story in face of the religious controversy raised by the Catholic League. He also defends Christ Weitz and New Line Cinema from fans’ preemptive criticism. He finds himself happy with the film treatment of his story and says: “The movie isn’t perfect, but then neither is the book: if you want perfection, go and read a haiku.” Read more.
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It’s a good editorial, although there’s not much said that we haven’t really heard before… It’s nice to see him poke fun at the Catholic League – it’s what they need… =-)
Sunday Times also had this to say about coming ‘Golden Compass tours’ in Oxford: http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/article2974684.ece
Yes, he’s said that before, hasn’t he?
Except it was sonnets, rather than haikus.
“Christ Weitz”?
Best typo ever.
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