The Last Battle is a dark final turn for The Chronicles of Narnia. In chapter 2 alone, we begin with the murder of the trees at Lantern Waste and end with the main characters committing murder. Is this all this too much of a departure from the rest of the books? Listen to the conversation and then post a comment below! (Discussion about the above i…

The final book in The Chronicle of Narnia begins in a very different way from the others. In the first chapter, we are introduced to Shift and his plan to put Puzzle in a lion’s skin and masquerade him as Aslan. Other authors might have chosen to keep this a mystery until later. Listen to our discussion about why C.S. Lewis went this route with the…

This episode was originally published in April 2019. To mark the 70th anniversary of The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis, we are re-posting our discussion of one of the memorable scenes in The Chronicles of Narnia: The meeting between Shasta and The Great Lion. In this chapter, “The Unwelcome Fellow Traveller,” Aslan gives meaning to the hardships …

This episode was first published in September 2018. With a new season of Amazon’s The Rings of Power coming in a couple weeks, we thought this would be a good time to revisit a discussion pitting C.S. Lewis’s Narnia against J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Lewis and Tolkien were close friends that each had an enormous impact on the fantasy genre. And…

This episode was first published in December 2019. But, the discussion remains just as relevant over 4 years later. We knew Netflix had the rights to The Chronicles of Narnia, but it was long before Greta Gerwig was announced as the writer/director. Walden Media had dreams of bringing all seven Chronicles of Narnia books to the big screen, but pull…

Five years after publishing The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis released a prequel story that detailed the origin of the magic wardrobe. Was this a mistake? Did it ruin the mystery? Listen to the podcasters discuss the final chapter of The Magician’s Nephew. He couldn’t bear to have it simply chopped up for firewood, so he had part of t…

What can we say? This chapter of The Magician’s Nephew has so many amazing lines, we decided it deserved its own top 5 list. Listen to the podcasters’ discussion and post a comment below! Watch the post-show chatter. Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpuddle The post Top 5 Lines in Chapter 14 of The Magician’s Nephew | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb |…

The White Witch presents Digory Kirke with an impossible choice in Chapter 13 of The Magician’s Nephew. Should he take the magic apple to his dying mother (which would be stealing) or bring it to Aslan per his instructions? Listen to the podcasters take a deep dive into this gripping climactic scene and then post a comment! Rilian, Gymfan, Glumpudd…

Chapter 12 of The Magician’s Nephew opens with one of the most emotional scenes in The Chronicles of Narnia. Listen to our discussion and post a comment. The tawny face was bent down near his own and (wonder of wonders) great shining tears stood in the Lion’s eyes. They were such big, bright tears compared with Digory’s own that for a moment he fel…

In Chapter 11 of The Magician’s Nephew, a cabby and his wife from London are informed they will be the first king and queen of Narnia. Why does Aslan do this and how does it work for the narrative? Listen to the discussion and post a comment below! Topics covered: Humor in this chapter Talking beasts unable to understand Uncle Andrew Aslan accusing…

Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

Discussing the Time Magazine article where they said Greta Gerwig is adapting "the first book" for Netflix. The post “The First Book” And Other Matters | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.द्वारा Not Your Average Book Report

It has all come down to this! Watch the podcasters choose the best Chronicles of Narnia illustration by Pauline Baynes.... The post Final Debate: The Best Narnia Illustration appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Which illustration by Pauline Baynes is the best? The post Debate: Best Narnia Illustration (Round 1) appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Friendship, I have said, is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too? I thought... The post NarniaWeb 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Our reactions to some interesting quotes about Netflix's Narnia adaptations. Greta Gerwig says she is currently in the wood between the worlds... whatever that means! The post Analysis: Netflix to “Break the Whole Arc” of Narnia Series? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.…

Discussing chapter 10 of The Magician's Nephew: "The First Joke and Other Matters." The post Can Talking Beasts (and Humans) Make Real Choices? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Discussing Chapter 9 of The Magician's Nephew. The post The Hardest Scene for The Magician’s Nephew Movie to Get Right | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Discussing Chapter 8 of The Magician's Nephew. The post Did Strawberry the Horse Make the Most Important Decision in Narnia’s History? | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Writer/Director Greta Gerwig is set to helm two Narnia adaptations. The post What Barbie Means for Narnia (Review) | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Gerwig will write and direct two Narnia movies for Netflix. The post Fans React to Greta Gerwig as the Next Narnia Director | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Discussing the finale of BBC’s The Silver Chair. The post How BBC Made The Silver Chair Feel Like Narnia’s Finale | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Discussing Episode 5 of BBC's The Silver Chair. The post The Iconic Silver Chair Plot Twist! (That Surprised No One) | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Reflecting on the movie on its 15th anniversary. The post Why Prince Caspian Still Divides Fans | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web

Discussing Episode 4 of BBC's The Silver Chair adaptation. The post Horror and Comedy in BBC’s The Silver Chair | Talking Beasts appeared first on NarniaWeb | Netflix's Narnia Movies.द्वारा Narnia Web