The Twilight Saga: New Moon

By Cynthia Fuchs

As she ponders her future, Bella is less aware than you are that she has very similar effects on the monster boy rivals for her affection -- glowing eyes, rising tempers, pronounced teeth, ungodly strength, usually demonstrated on others of their ilk or furniture. [20 November 2009]

The Golden Compass

By Lara Killian

Scruffy and unpolished in the open casting call, Dakota Blue Richards shines in her role as the gutsy heroine. [13 May 2008]

The Golden Compass

By Cynthia Fuchs

Too bland and disjointed to match up with either set up expectations, The Golden Compass is too familiar to be beguiling, too interested in appeasing masses and selling the Corgi toy line. [7 December 2007]

The author of ‘The Golden Compass’ doesn’t mince words [13 December 2007]

Critics say ‘Golden Compass’ is atheist agenda disguised in fantasy [9 December 2007]

Critics say ‘Golden Compass’ is atheist agenda disguised in fantasy [7 December 2007]

Director says initial reaction to ‘Compass’ hasn’t been golden [6 December 2007]

‘Compass’ author’s atheism stirs debate on film’s message