Backward Mutters

  • Pullman’s Plausibility and Power

    I can now say I have read The Golden Compass — Dark Material, indeed. Let’s just say, if what Pullman has written is about being human, I’d rather be a bear. There is quite a bit more buzz about the film and the books because of the controversial subject matter,…

  • More Pullman

    Alan Jacobs, author of the article I referenced on His Dark Materials has posted an ironic note on his own blog. Also, Mars Hill Audio has posted Jacob’s interview with Ken Myers from 2000 after the The Amber Spyglass hit the bookstore shelves in 2000.

  • Where is This Pointing? or What You Need to Know about The Golden Compass

    You’ve seen it on FoxNews. You’ve heard Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, harangue about it. You’ve gotten dozens of emails calling for its boycott. But what’s all the fuss about The Golden Compass? What should I look for if I read the trilogy or see the movie? How…

  • Beer Emergency. Free Brian!

    HEBRON, CT (NBC) — It may have seemed like an emergency at the time, but a Connecticut man is now regretting his call to 911. 35-year-old Brian Poulin of Hebron was arrested Sunday after police said he called 911 several times and asked them to bring him beer. Poulin was…

  • Thanksgiving Dinner, Anyone?

    70 degrees, wind 5-10 out of the SW. Perfect for motoring up Old Greensboro Rd which I did with Der Jan and Chum — attacking, bridging up, county line sprints, great fun. Most interesting thing I saw on the ride today. I also saw a couple of turkeys.