Tag Archives: cultural criticism

Inkling Folk Fellowship Conversation about Nightmare Alley (Free Online Event Friday, Jan 7, 2022 at 4pm Eastern) (Nightmare Alley Series)

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

At A Pilgrim in Narnia, we are in the midst of the “Nightmare Alley Series,” inspired by Guillermo del Toro’s new film starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Willem Dafoe, and Toni Colette. Moving back from visually stunning film … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Bill Gresham, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, cultural criticism, film adaptation, film criticism, Helen Walker, Joy Davidman, Mark Osteen, Nightmare Alley: Film Noir and the American Dream, Nightmare Alley, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Greater Trumps, The Shape of Water, Tyrone Power, William Lindsay Gresham | 6 Comments

“The Fine Lines Between Mind Reader and Geek”: Thoughts on Nightmare Alley, Film Noir, and the American Dream by Mark Osteen (Nightmare Alley Series)

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Bill Gresham, C.S. Lewis, cultural criticism, film adaptation, film criticism, Helen Walker, Joy Davidman, Mark Osteen, Nightmare Alley: Film Noir and the American Dream, Nightmare Alley, Tyrone Power, William Lindsay Gresham | 2 Comments

Announcing my New C.S. Lewis Course at the University of Prince Edward Island (Registration Open for January 2022)

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

C.S. Lewis is one of the more prolific public figures of the 20th-century. A scholar, educator, poet, fantasist, and cultural critic, this author of the globally famous Narnian chronicles produced work in dozens of different genres and modes. Thus, I … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research | Tagged C.S. Lewis, communication, Crystal Hurd, cultural criticism, cultural literacy, culture, Diana Pavlac Glyer, leadership, Monika Hilder, Narnia, The Chronicles of Narnia | 13 Comments

C.S. Lewis Book Launches: Katherine Langrish’s Journey to Narnia “From Spare Oom to War Drobe” and Michael Ward’s Guide to the Abolition of Man “After Humanity” (Full Videos)

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

Hello Lewis readers! I shared some recent events announcements, including a couple of new C.S. Lewis studies book launches. Each of these events was well worth the time, filled with thoughtful conversation in what seem like creative, accessible, and high-quality … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged After Humanity, C.S. Lewis, cultural criticism, Katherine Langrish, Marion E. Wade Center, Michael Ward, Narnia, The Abolition of Man | 9 Comments

The Words C.S. Lewis Made Up: Charientocracy

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

C.S. Lewis was an acclaimed children’s writer, setting the stage for generations of children’s books that speak in a new way to kids and adults with curious minds. Behind this children’s work was C.S. Lewis’ experience as a teacher of English literature, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Studies in Words | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charientocracy, cultural criticism, high brow, J.B.S. Haldane, Lilies that Fester, Political Theology, Politics, Studies in Words, The Abolition of Man, The World's Last Night, theocracy, Theology of Culture, Wordsworth, writing | 30 Comments

Why I Chose not to Perform at Trump’s Inauguration

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

After deep consideration and advice from my friends and family, I have decided to join the growing list of those who have chosen not to perform at Trump’s Inauguration on Friday. That includes A-list celebs like Kanye West, Céline Dion, … Continue reading →