'Golden Compass' loses its religion

It's become an article of faith among many Americans that Hollywood hates God. So it's not really surprising that, hoping for big box-office returns this holiday season, New Line Pictures decided to mute the religious content in its $180-million adaptation of "The Golden Compass," which opened in Los Angeles on Friday. It's a conciliatory move, but one that hasn't made anyone happy.

December 8, 2007