As ‘The Golden Compass’ is released this week, Idol Chatter blogger Donna Freitas and series author Philip Pullman aren’t the only ones defending the movie against atheism accusations from The Catholic League. Now two of the movie’s biggest stars–Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig–have joined the fray, addressing the religious controversy in brief interviews with Parade…

Have I mentioned I am not interested in continuing the discussion over “The Golden Compass?” I’m pretty sure I have, but I have been following two critics in particular who have written on the subject at length, and they both have new articles up on the web that are excellent additions to the discussion. Critic…

It’s not only a busy holiday season but a busy Oscar season as well, as most movies that are nominated for Oscars are usually released in the final two months of the calendar year. “Atonement”, directed by the man who brought us “Pride and Prejudice,” is a lushly filmed love story set against the backdrop…

Frequent Idol Chatter visitors are well aware of blogger Donna Freitas’ love for “The Golden Compass” and Philip Pullman. In several blog posts and a series of videos, she has articulated her belief–contrary to the outcries of many Christians angered by the story–that this is a deeply spiritual, even Christian, the kind no one should…

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