Regina Doman sends a link to her discussion of what she expects, or fears, in the movie of Prince Caspian, which, I just learned from her piece, is due out in May. I expect most people who read this blog know that Prince Caspian is the second of C.S. Lewis' Narnia books. I also expect most people have read it, but just in case you haven't, be aware that the article gives away some early parts of the story.

I had forgotten that this movie was on the way, actually. I liked the first one well enough but was not extremely enthusiastic about it, for no reason that I could immediately state. Regina's pessimism is probably justified. I agree completely with her about the Moria episode in The Lord of the Rings (the movie); I believe that was the first of several points where I thought the movie went seriously amiss; suddenly you were in a standard Hollywood scene of exaggeration, crudity, and implausibility.

Regina also has an overview of the Narnia series and a piece on The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

And lastly: congratulations to Regina and Andrew on the birth of Paula Kathleen.