It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it first published in february 1942, the story takes the form of a series of. Andy serkis does an excellent job in dramatizing the book. A behind the scenes guide of the making of gollum, published by houghton mifflin co. The style and unique dark humour of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatisation, as if the orignial setting of london during world war ii. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged. Nov 16, 2018 andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape, and his performance is both amazing and chilling.
The screwtape letters audio drama focus on the family radio theatre. The screwtape letters is one of lewis most popular works, although he claimed that it was not fun to write, and resolved never to write another letter. I think that andy serkis is a god among men or at least a very excellent devil. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength. With spiritual insight and wry wit, lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast enterprise, have horribly recognizable human attributes. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres. Sep 22, 2009 they are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. Adaptations of the work include a 2009 audio drama on family radio theatre starring andy serkis gollum in the lord of the rings trilogy as the voice for screwtape, a comic book adaptation by marvel comics in 1994, and a stage adaptation by max mclean. Andy serkis lord of the rings, star wars episode vii does a masterful job as the sneering, menacing, funny and clever screwtape. It becomes even funnier when read by john cleese and especially andy serkis, who both had to pick bits of studio from. Mere christianity and the screwtape letters, two of c. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and wh.
Andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio book. In his enduringly popular masterpiece the screwtape letters, c. If you are human, because i appreciate you might not be and i have no problem with that, the screwtape letters is worth reading. Serkis was born in ruislip manor, middlesex, along with three sisters and a brother, to an english mother, lylie, and an iraqiarmenian father, clement serkisian a doctor working in iraq, meaning that serkis spent his first ten years between baghdad and london. Andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape, and his performance is both amazing and chilling. The style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. This one was recommended to me by none other than joshscorcher.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the screwtape letters and what it means. Screwtape, a demon, is giving advice to his nephew, wormwood, also a demon on how to influence or tempt his human, john hamilton. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood. Another bonus feature included in this audiobook is a makingof dvd which i have. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c. Lewis, is about a senior demon, screwtape, who writes instructional letters to his nephew, wormwood, in order to teach him how to keep his human from joining the ranks of gods elect, and. Andy gollum serkis plays screwtape in a new audio drama not just a book on tape of the screwtape letters. They are not 100% identical, and they both complement each other well. Now if serkis were cast as all roles that would, indeed, kick ass. One of my favorite books is screwtape letters, its a beautiful introspective look at your own thoughts or the temptations of demons, however you want to look at it and its a constant reminder for me of how my own thinking is suspect to fallacy. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot.
It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. Lewis stepson, douglas gresham, and starring andy serkis gollum, lord of the rings as the voice of screwtape, the screwtape letters was recorded in london by worldclass actors with an original score and motion picture quality sound design, and includes a making of dvd that features footage from c. The entire cast is good, but serkis performance is amazing. New the screwtape letters unabridged audio radio theatre cd c. But for listening pleasure, which is an aid to absorption, this heavier reading is perfect. In this story, lewis sets up a whole world seen from the perspective of demons, fallen angels who go out into the world to tempt humans to eternal damnation. I read it to create comprehensionessay questions to challenge her thinking. Aug 28, 2019 the screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. The screwtape letters audio production charisma magazine. If the name andy serkis doesnt ring a bell, he was the voice of gollum. I just heard a bbc version i checked out from the library which was pretty good. In a series of letters, the infernal senior devil screwtape instructs his nephew and future successor wormwood in the arts of temptation. The screwtape letters audio which the devil does not want.
Ive got the wonderful no longer available john cleese recording of the screwtape letters, as well as the ralph cosham version, also very good. It will star andy serkis, who played gollum in peter jacksons the lord of the rings. As for the dramatization, andy serkis gollum from lord of the rings is just perfect as screwtape. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic by paul mccusker, c. Andy serkis gollum from the lord of the rings movies does a wonderful job as screwtape and hearing the voices of the other characters adds a welcome dimension that is normally. All 31 letters lead into dramatic scenes, set in either hell or. Oct 15, 2019 actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and. Behind the scenes of the audio production of the screwtape letters, featuring andy serkis. Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube.
I would actually encourage you to get both the book and the radio drama. Jan 01, 2006 listen to screwtape letters audiobook by c. Lewis quirky classic, the screwtape letters, andy serkis also known as gollum stars as the delightfully villainous uncle screwtape. Lewiss works of nonfiction, mere christianity, has sold several million copies worldwide. New audio release of the screwtape letters living the legacy of.
New audio release of the screwtape letters living the. The cs lewis estate invited paul to annotate the screwtape letters, the first of lewis books to have such annotations written. They are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. I love andy serkis gollum of the lord of the rings as screwtape. The original story, written by the noted theologian c. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre by paul mccusker, dave arnold, c. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio. Andy serkis as screwtape kicks all kinds of ass, it does. Eileen page in his enduringly popular masterpiece the screwtape letters, c. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a s.
Lewis stepson, douglas gresham, and starring andy serkis gollum, lord of the rings as the voice of screwtape, the. Now, the case could be made that cleeses less dignifiied screwtape gives us a better laugh at the devil and thereby gives us a truer picture of the underworlds ultimate loss of dignity. Screwtape presides over a highly organized, hightech hell, and he trains wormwood to lead christians away from gods path gradually through mundane temptations, rather than sudden sins. The notes are not theological or interpretive who would dare. Oct, 2009 andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio book adaptation of c. Lewiss most important and enduring works, are now available in this stunning, collectible hardcover edition. And each of those has been dramatized for the audio version.
Theres also a radio dramatization with andy serkis as screwtape, produced by focus on the family radio theater. Review of the screwtape letters narniaweb netflixs. A few years ago he took on an amazing audio drama based on c. Still, hearing serkis as screwtape would be enjoyable. Purchase the screwtape letters audio drama cd and dvd at. With a flair that only andy has for vocal interpretation, he brings the demonic character of uncle screwtape to life, or unlife as the case may be and depending.
From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and the chronicles of narnia. The screwtape letters really did make me think, and even putting aside the christian doctrine, there is still a great deal said about basic morality and decency that applies to all humans, regardless of belief. Into the wardrobe view topic screwtape letters audio. Very little deviation from the original text of the book. The screwtape letters by cs lewis read by andy serkis.
He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. In 2010, serkis was cast as william hare, with simon pegg as burke, in the john landis black comedy film burke and hare based on the burke and hare murders in scotland in 1828. The other challenge was to find the right actorswhich i think we did in our cast, led by andy serkis as screwtape. Oct 01, 2009 the style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii.
The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his. Screwtape letters is one of my favourite books, so i approached this production with some apprehension. Starring andy serkis who was gollum of the lord of the rings film trilogy, and an awardwinning cast, focus on the familys radio theatre presents an audio dramatization of c. Various imaginative devices are used with good effect to bring the letters to life and to locate the action in a real time and place. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood, most of the 31 letters lead into dramatic scenes, set in either hell or the real world with humansaka the patient, as the demons say, along with his circle of friends and family. Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthescenes video documentary featurettes. Ill be seeing a staging of the screwtape letters later this year.
All 31 letters lead into dramatic scenes, set in either hell or the real world with humansaka the patient, as. Actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Check out the screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family radio theatre on amazon. Lewis provides a series of lessons in the importance of taking a deliberate role in christian faith by portraying a typical human life, with all its temptations and. Screwtape letters and spiritual warfare word cravings. Only having read bits and pieces of cs lewis i was not sure what to expect from the screwtape letters. In 2009, serkis voiced the role of the demon screwtape in focus on the familys radio theatre audio adaptation of c. Lewiss most famous work is outwardly funny as well as provocative. Ive heard about the one with andy serkis, but from what i remember, it looked as if the producers of that version took some liberties with the way the text was presented. Andy serkis gollum from the lord of the rings movies does a wonderful job as screwtape and hearing the voices of the other characters adds a welcome dimension that is normally missing when these are read as merely letters. Lewis book, the screwtape letters, produced by focus on the family radio theatre. This is the best audio screwtape, a masterpiece any additional comments. Andy serkis known and loved the world over for his portrayal of gollum has been working on an audio release of c. I had seen that this audio dramatization was supposed to be good, so i bought it and listened to the entire thing on a long car ride.
Actor andy serkis plays the role of caesar in the movies rise of the planet of the apes and dawn of the planet of the apes. The screwtape letters were a little harder to read, but i managed to get through the book. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can. Andy serkis, known for the voice of gollum in the lord of the rings, plays the voice of screwtape. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice.
The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormowood. The version done by john cleese is very enjoyable and stays true to the text as far as i can remember. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles better than the book did. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio. The screwtape letters audiobook cd snoisle libraries. As an already established fan of the radio theater narnia series i was expecting to enjoy this rendition of the screwtape letters. With spiritual insight and wry wit, lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast. When screwtape gets worked up about the difference between heaven and hell, to the degree that he involuntarily takes the form of a large centipede. Lewis the screwtape letters, a story that lewis dedicated to none other than tolkien himself.
Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes duration. Lewis the screwtape letters, which centers on a senior demon screwtape serkis as he shares correspondence with his apprentice wormwood. Recently, the lord of the rings very own andy serkis was cast in a radio drama presentation of c. October 2009 played the lead role of undersecretary screwtape in the audio dramatization of c. Just in case you are unfamiliar with the book itself, it is a humorous and. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio drama.
The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family radio. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family. Screwtape on pleasure and distraction a pilgrim in narnia. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single breath when he offers a little advice to his nephew, wormwood, regarding the temptation, persecution, and ultimate destruction of the human soul.
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