Pullman's art of darkness
The 12-year-old in our house thought the filmed version of The Golden Compass was a crime against the author of one of his favorite books, whereas his father thought it was a slightly better than average movie that rushed through necessary exposition, thereby decreasing viewers' understanding of what is at stake in the final showdown.
Meanwhile, Philip Pullman continues to be, in his own words "attended by crazy people." This profile in More Intelligent Life magazine doesn't add much to our understanding of the theological controversy Pullman's popularity has created, but it does an excellent job in tracing the roots of his understanding of adolescents.
