Manfred Belheim
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There's tonnes of stuff in the book I'd like to have seen in the film. The plot for instance.
Sci-fi books screaming for a film adaptation
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There's tonnes of stuff in the book I'd like to have seen in the film. The plot for instance.
Manfred Belheim
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Also it doesn't follow the first two books all that closely, and is terrible.
That, too. They wasted so many episodes on garbage that wasn't in the books.
I did like the actor who played Beanpole, though.
EgonSpengler
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I bet Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun could be a good movie. There's a lot of stuff in there that would make for great visuals on the big screen, such as the mountains carved into statues. Wolfe's writing doesn't go into great detail about the look of things, so set designers, costumers, and artists could really go nuts. Visually, I could imagine something in the footsteps of Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther, urban landscapes that are really off the leash.
Sakaar, from Thor: Ragnarok:
Wakanda, from Black Panther:
Sakaar, from Thor: Ragnarok:
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Wakanda, from Black Panther:
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onejayhawk
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To paraphrase a book review, the plot is need-to-know and the viewer has no need. It may be classic Kubrick, but give me Dr. Strangelove.
We were talking about CJ Cherryh earlier. One of her lesser known works would be interesting. It's the middle book of the Sword of Knowledge series, Reap the Whirlwind. The basic set is that a group of monks fled the destruction of a Rome-like empire. They find an abandoned frontier fort in something like Georgia (the country). They set up a cloister and begin to interact with the locals. A century or five later, someone like a young Timajin sweeps off the steppes, pursued by his own enemies. Negotiations begin.
Thinking of this reminded me of Ringo's Paladin of Shadows series. They are all James Bond style thrillers, with terrorists, missing nuclear warheads and bio-weapons, WMD in Disney World, etc. The list: Ghost, Kildar, Choosers of the Slain, Unto the Breach, A Deeper Blue, Tiger by the Tail.
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Reap the Whirlwind is the third book in the series.
My favorite book review of ALL time
https://hradzka.livejournal.com/194753.html
I'd post it but I'M SURE there's something in it that might offend some.
This is a MUST read for any Fan of the series. Enjoy.
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My favorite book review of ALL time
https://hradzka.livejournal.com/194753.html
I'd post it but I'M SURE there's something in it that might offend some.
This is a MUST read for any Fan of the series. Enjoy.
I just read the first bit since it's 1.30 in the morning here. I'll have to save the rest for later.
But are those actual quotes? Rape and all? I know about the author but I've never read anything by him.
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I would love to see an adaption of A Canticle for Leibowitz. It is well known, has meaty enough themes to attract some Serious Actors (TM), and wouldn't be a special effects bonanza. A high budget miniseries would be a good fit for it.
Outside of that, I can't think of any sci fi books that are screaming out for TV/movie adaptations. I mean, while I would like to see an adaptation of, say, the Dominic Flandry series or Demon by John Varley; I have no faith in them being able to be executed well.
Outside of that, I can't think of any sci fi books that are screaming out for TV/movie adaptations. I mean, while I would like to see an adaptation of, say, the Dominic Flandry series or Demon by John Varley; I have no faith in them being able to be executed well.
"Nine Princes In Amber" and maybe the next 2-3 books in the series.
onejayhawk
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That would not even offend the author (and didn't). It's supposed to be way over the top, a la James Bond but uncensored.
My favorite book review of ALL time
https://hradzka.livejournal.com/194753.html
I'd post it but I'M SURE there's something in it that might offend some.
This is a MUST read for any Fan of the series. Enjoy.
That said, anyone saying the review is 100% accurate is also over the top.
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Manfred Belheim
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Well, that's obviously a matter of personal taste isn't it. The fact is, ignoring the funny little joke I made, there's still loads of stuff in the book that I would like to see, which isn't in the film.
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I've read every one of those books, and that review is spot on. And even John Ringo himself said so in his comments.
I didn't say it offended the author. He liked the attention. It's reached the status of a meme.
I retried the link and had no problem.
https://hradzka.livejournal.com/199220.html
onejayhawk
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I'll accept spot-on. That leaves room for niggles. Saying 100% means perfect.
All of the above lends itself to the main point. You could make several campy action movies from the series.
I can see the scene where the sniper takes out the terrorist while he's being interviewed. Start with the interview, show the bullet arriving in stop motion, cut to the White House war room, show Secret Service agent grabbing her principal then puking in trash receptacle, the 1st Lady says, "I'm glad I didn't see that aren't I?" while everyone nods, finish with a shot of the blood-spattered reporter. It's classic summer blockbuster fare.
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All of the above lends itself to the main point. You could make several campy action movies from the series.
I can see the scene where the sniper takes out the terrorist while he's being interviewed. Start with the interview, show the bullet arriving in stop motion, cut to the White House war room, show Secret Service agent grabbing her principal then puking in trash receptacle, the 1st Lady says, "I'm glad I didn't see that aren't I?" while everyone nods, finish with a shot of the blood-spattered reporter. It's classic summer blockbuster fare.
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onejayhawk
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You could manage with a strong R. Topless with a lot of backside full nudity. You could even do the teeny-boppers complaining because they have to wait. It's the BDSM that would cause trouble. Even then, the boat trip where he discusses bondage safety is perfect for cable.
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Now that we're including fantasy I was going to suggest the (Gothic) series
Gormenghast, but I just saw that the BBC has already made it.
Worth watching?
Gormenghast, but I just saw that the BBC has already made it.
Worth watching?
It was on the Space Channel here a long time ago. I tried it and didn't find it appealing. But others liked it, so you might.
