The Golden Compass - Everything you wanted to know
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Everything you wanted to know about the Golden Compass book and movie
There will also be original cartoons by David Booth of Cabin Fever Art.
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The Golden Compass Movie Poster
The Golden Compass - MOVIE REVIEW
Critic: Frankie Kangas
Billed as a young adult fiction/fantasy, The Golden Compass is the first book in British writer Philip Pullman's trilogy, His Dark Materials. The main character is Lyra who is 11-years old. She lives in a world where human's have daemons -- an animal soul for lack of a better description.I went to see Golden Compass because it had polar bears. I am so glad I did. I wasn't expecting much. I thought it would be for children, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Adults and kids both will love it. It has a good story-line, excellent actors, and the most incredible creatures and breathtaking scenery imaginable.
As an artist and animal lover, I was mesmerized by the ambiance - from the Daemons (the animal souls of people) to the street scenes; the skyship to the Egyptian ship's crew; from Nicole Kidman's character's clothing to the power generators on vehicles. Not to mention, the fabulous polar bears.
Above is a picture of our heroine, Lyra, and her polar bear warrior, Iorek Byrnison. Isn't he wonderful?
The attention to detail was amazing. When you see it, look at the art they have on the walls, the accessories in the rooms, on the tables, in the distance, look everywhere. Everything is candy to the eye in this movie.
The imagination of the artists who created each scene is boundless. And, the movie has everything in it from love, hate, horror, war and even greed. There is violence, so if you are a parent, take your child's age and understanding into consideration before allowing them to see the movie. But overall, it is for both kids and adults.
I can't wait to see if they release a tv show or video on how the movie was made. By the way, if you want more info, pictures, videos or get your own daemon, go to Golden Compass Movie.
NOTE: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and New Line Cinema teamed up with The Golden Compass to bring attention to the plight of polar bears and every other creatures affected by global warming. See WWF's fantastic microsite for kids and adults at WWF Golden Compass.
Terms you need to know
Here are some terms used in the movie and book:Alethiometer:
Is a truth telling compass. Lyra, gets answers to questions by using a series of needles that point to objects.
Daemon:
A daemon is something that each human has -- sort of a soul, which is an animal. Adult daemons can not change, however, children's daemons can and they do so depending on the need or situation. It's fun to watch how elegantly the daemons change during the movie. I love animals so I was mesmerized. Also, if a daemon is hurt, the person feels it as well.
Dust:
Dust is "dark material" which surrounds adults, but not children. Because it is not understood by the Magisterium, they call it evil and they want to get rid of it.
Magisterium:
According to movie Director Chris Weitz, "In the books the Magisterium is a version of the Catholic Church gone wildly astray from its roots". But, in the movie, the organization represents all dogmatic organizations.
One witch in the film says, "For all of (the Magisterium's) history it's tried to suppress and control every natural impulse. And when it can't control them, it cuts them out." Sounds like the Church during Inquisition, doesn't it?
Golden Compass on Flickr
The Golden Compass -- PLOT
To this end, the Magisterium funds a group of researchers who kidnap and experiment on poor children and their daemons -- by cutting their daemons out. The children whose daemons are cut out are left without souls and die from shock and confusion.
Lyra, our 11-year old heroine, sets out to find her friend that was kidnapped and stop the researchers from their work. Along the way, she hears about a great polar bear warrior, Iorek Byrnison. Together they take on the Magisterium to save the kids and their daemons.
* See Terms module above for the meaning of these words.
Golden Compass -- Official Teaser
Golden Compass Movie -- First 5 Minutes
Golden Compass -- Offical Trailer
The Golden Compass Book
His Dark Materials, Book I: The Golden Compass
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
The Golden Compass at it's best. Read the details behind the beautiful movie. Whether you read it first of second is a matter of personal choice. But read it you should!
Golden Compass Poster - Wide
Golden Compass Cartoons By David Booth
Also, Polar Bears International (PBI) has just created a Cartoon Corner to showcase David's polar bear cartoons at PBI Cartoon Corner. Check them all out!
Cartoonist: David Booth (www.cabinfeverart.com)
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Golden Compass BOOKS on Amazon
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His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass) by Philip Pullman
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The Golden Compass: Reader (Level 3) (Golden Compass) by Kay Woodward
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The Golden Compass: Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Golden Compass) by Brian Sibley
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The Golden Compass: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) by Fernando Bueno
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Navigating the Golden Compass: Religion, Science and Daemonology in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (Smart Pop series)
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His Dark Materials, Book II: The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
Read by the author and a full cast8 hours 55 minutes, more...0 points
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The Golden Compass, Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (His Dark Materials, Book 1) by Philip Pullman
Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman's His Dark more...0 points
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The Elements of His Dark Materials by Laurie Frost
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Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials by George Beahm
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Golden Compass Blu-ray DVDs
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The Golden Compass [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 06/01/2012)
Golden Compass DVDs on Amazon
Fun Golden Compass Toys on Amazon
Give a Golden compass toy as a gift
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Golden Compass: Battling Bear Action Figure - Iorek
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The Golden Compass >Lyra Belacqua Action Figure
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Sababa The Golden Compass Deluxe Board Game
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Golden Compass: Battling Bear Action Figure - Ragnar
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Golden Compass WARE on CafePress
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Where to learn about real polar bears
Cartoonist: David Booth (www.cabinfeverart.com)
Guest Book for your feedback
Please use this guest book to share your thoughts about The Golden Compass - the movie , the book or the merchandise.
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Leopold-Blatt
Feb 21, 2012 @ 12:05 pm | delete
- The books were better than the movie, but all told, they screen characters are very good.
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poddys
Feb 13, 2011 @ 1:04 pm | delete
- Very nice lens on an interesting movie. Love the cartoons as well. Blessed by an angel and lensrolled to my movie lenses.
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PeteSchultz
Feb 4, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
- This was fun, I enjoyed the trailer and will add this to my list of movies to rent.
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WildFacesGallery
Nov 18, 2010 @ 12:51 pm | delete
- I enjoyed the movie, but I loved the books. :)
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JJNW
Feb 8, 2010 @ 8:06 pm | delete
- Very cool site - Now I wanna go get the movie! I had been debating. Thanks!
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