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Hootowl
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 04:39 pm: | 
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Or maybe because he’s the fourth worst poet in the galaxy. |
Aesquire
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 04:56 pm: |
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Pwnzor
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 05:02 pm: |
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I wonder how many people actually get that reference? |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 10:23 pm: |
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I have the DVD. must watch again soon. |
Chauly
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 10:31 pm: |
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I do, I do! |
Whisperstealth
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 10:34 pm: |
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Personally I like Vogon poetry. I also like nails on a chalkboard, and Nickelback. |
Hootowl
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 - 11:23 pm: |
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For those who have the dvd of the recent film: Break it in half, then burn it. Then forget you ever saw it. Read the books. Possibly watch the BBC version. Whatever you do, do not let a Vogon read poetry at you. |
Aesquire
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 01:54 am: |
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The film version at least has Alan Rickman, as the voice of the 'bot. That makes up for a lot.
But I do agree the BBC versions ( 2? ) are better, even with the near zero budget.
And the books best of all.
My earnest recommendation to anyone when a movie comes "based on" a book you haven't read, is to see the movie first, then read the book. That way you won't be disappointed so much. I think It made Watchmen better to experience in that order. I wasn't unhappy with plot changes I didn't know about, and generally, actually think improved the story, but I might not feel that way if I'd read it first.
I do occasionally suggest reading the novel beforehand. Dune, for example, has a weirdly complex universe and might be better after reading.
Starship Troopers, is another, as the movie was directed by a guy who hated the source material. And I doubt ever actually read it. It's as if it was made by listening to a verbal description of the book by someone who didn't like it and resented the job. Don't bother with the sequels. just.... don't. |
Chauly
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 10:15 am: |
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Gabe,
"Just see if I don't!" |
Ebutch
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 11:50 am: |
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Of the Decade
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Aesquire
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 05:06 pm: |
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Don't forget the radio play series! |
Chauly
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 04:31 pm: |
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I recorded the entire BBC series on cassette; listened in the car for hours on long trips. Outstanding radio theater |
Ebutch
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