BY PAUL T HORGAN Child actors. These unfortunates are thrust into the adult (in the decent use of the term) world well before they are capable of dealing with it. It is usually at the behest of an ambitious parent and their vicarious desires based on the reflected glory of their offspring’s success. That, and, of course, money. The career of a former child actor … Continue reading Progressive Wizardry
BY EFFIE DEANS I don’t think I have read a word by J.K Rowling. When the Harry Potter books became wildly popular, I abstained. Perhaps that was a mistake. Lots of other people have enjoyed them, maybe I would have too. I rather like classic children’s fiction. But somehow the prospect of reading about child wizards going to school did not appeal. My loss. So … Continue reading Truth Sets You Free
BY TARQUIN SUTHERLAND I would have been the last to have guessed that it would be J K Rowling herself – that Queen of Fantasy, revered almost as a deity by hordes of young and impressionable Leftists that had grown up on her expertly spun tales of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Darling of Fantasy has enjoyed – right up until last week in fact – … Continue reading The Gob of Fire
