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Mtbrncofn · 02-13-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LordHelmchen

Yes, so true. Thinking about that.. is there any case where the movie is better than the book?

Honestly? Not that I've ever found. They always leave something out that I think is important to the whole thing, or worse yet, they add their own creative touch to it. And as a person who has read the book and then seen the movie, you are sitting there thinking, "where the hell did that come from?"

I hate that!!

No1BroncoFan · 02-13-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LordHelmchen

Yes, so true. Thinking about that.. is there any case where the movie is better than the book? For me the closest thing to that would be American Psycho, I just love how Christian Bale plays Pat Bateman. But I guess most fans of the book will strongly disagree with me liking the movie better than the novel.

"The Shawshank Redemption!" Based on "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," a novella by Stephen King. The original is very dry reading (almost textbook reading) and is the only thing Steven King has written that I haven't read more than once. The movie stayed true to the original story and was great.

Ben

No1BroncoFan · 02-14-2005, 01:46 PM

Ok. I got the Narnia books on Saturday. Her it is Monday and I'll be finishing "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (second book) tonight. These books are every bit as good as I remember. If you've never read them, do. Even if you think you won't like them 'cause they're "kids books," check them out anyway. They are great stories! They definately rate five stars!

Ben

Mtbrncofn · 02-14-2005, 03:15 PM

Now I definitely have to go out and get them again.

I've started Frankenstein by Koontz and it looks like it's going to be a great one. Like his old school books.

alkemical · 02-15-2005, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LordHelmchen

I just finished The Magician's Nephew. I'm not sure yet how much I really like it. But I like it enough to go ahead with the other books/parts of the Chronicles of Narnia. I just don't really like the name of the lion Aslan, always reminds me of a very unpleasent person I know who goes by the same name

i can see how that would do it for you.

I like those books, it seems it's that i understand it more now, than when i was a kid. Or at least i pick up on the allegorical stuff more.

alkemical · 02-15-2005, 04:32 AM

Also for you CS lewis fans. Check out his other works. I got the screwtape letters - at first i wasn't sure if i'd dig it - due to the over-all theme - but afterwords - i found it to be really good.

No1BroncoFan · 02-15-2005, 08:54 PM

The Chronicles of Narnia are coming to the movies.
http://www.narnia.com/movie/index.htm
I don't know whether to be gladdened or saddened. Disney is involved, which could mean a sacrifice of story for marketability. Curse Walt's decendants and the scum who have bought them out!

Walden Media started it out and Disney became a partner later, so maybe there's hope, but except for the Pixar films (which Disney has no creative control over), Disney films aren't worth a d*mn any more! Hopefully, Walden Media will keep the Disney people away from the creative end of things.

This could be a better set of films than "The Lord of the Rings" or it could be worse than "The Black Cauldron."

Ben

Mtbrncofn · 02-16-2005, 08:53 AM

Great. I hope they don't ruin it.

Mile High Shack · 02-16-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by No1BroncoFan

The Chronicles of Narnia are coming to the movies.
http://www.narnia.com/movie/index.htm
I don't know whether to be gladdened or saddened. Disney is involved, which could mean a sacrifice of story for marketability. Curse Walt's decendants and the scum who have bought them out!

Walden Media started it out and Disney became a partner later, so maybe there's hope, but except for the Pixar films (which Disney has no creative control over), Disney films aren't worth a d*mn any more! Hopefully, Walden Media will keep the Disney people away from the creative end of things.

This could be a better set of films than "The Lord of the Rings" or it could be worse than "The Black Cauldron."

Ben

this can't be good

no sir, not at all, I loved those books when I was in elementary school

No1BroncoFan · 02-16-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

this can't be good

no sir, not at all, I loved those books when I was in elementary school

Shack,
Read them again! They've lost none of their charm! I almost done with "Price Caspian" (fourth book) and it's only been since Saturday thay I got them from the library (today's Wed.). I simply haven't been able to put them down!.

Good news about the films, the same people who did all the effects work for LOTR are doing the effects for this one. It's got the director from "Shrek" so, hopefully, he'll be able to make them appeal to a wide range of audience ages while keeping true to the story. Disney has no creative control, so we won't see them watering it down for marketability (although, we'll probably be bombarded with Aslan dolls).

They appear to be planning all seven movies and are releasing them in order of original publication and not, as the later series have been published, in Narnia's chronological order.

I haven't got a firm release date yet, but I've heard it will be late this year. According to this site it will be later this year.

The bad news is, it'll be going up against "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and the established fan base Harry Potter has. Hopefully, there's enough of us who read and loved these books as kids that will take our kids (or maybe just go to see them ourselves) that Harry won't kill the Narnia series before it really gets a chance to get started properly. Not that I don't want Harry Potter to do well. After all, I can't get enough of those either!

Guess I'm just a big kid at heart.

Ben

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 02-16-2005, 06:51 PM

This week's reading:

"Demian" by Hermann Hesse

The Upanishads

Old Dude · 02-17-2005, 12:54 PM

Finished Game of Thrones, and now I'm about 100 pages into part II, A Clash of Kings. I am totally hooked. This is, by far, the best fantasy epic I've read since Lord of the Rings.

Also reminds me of an old board game we used to play around my house called "Kingmaker." Kind of like Risk, except you get to grab heirs to the throne and execute them for strategic advantage.

Rascal · 02-17-2005, 01:02 PM

Sweet...executions.

I need to learn that game.

Mtbrncofn · 02-25-2005, 10:53 AM

All the Koontz fans should definitely pick up Frankenstein. It's great, IMO. Classic Koontz. The only bad thing about is that it's the first book, and it leaves you hanging waiting for the second one.

No1BroncoFan · 03-01-2005, 09:43 AM

Ok, I finished both the Cronicles of Narnia and the Chronicles fo Prydain in just two weeks. What a great bunch of books. It's funny, the ones from the series that I liked least as a kid are my favorites now. I guess you have to have some perspective even to enjoy kids' books to their fullest.

I think I'll have to re-read "Stuart Little" for my next venture into kids' lit.

Right now I'm reading "Survival" (first book of the Species Imperative series) by Julie E. Czerneda. Next up is "A Game of Thrones" on recommendation from the folks here.

Ben

Old Dude · 03-01-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by No1BroncoFan

... Next up is "A Game of Thrones" on recommendation from the folks here.

Ben

I'm halfway into the third book now (A Storm of Swords) and the series is still rocking, but since there's been so much discussion about Narnia, I should probably emphasize that the Game of Thrones series is in no way shape or form suitable for kids. Lots of sex, lots of depravity, lots of very graphic violence. Great stuff, though.

A good spoiler-free summary of what I just said:

http://www.proudestmonkeys.com/books/gameofthrones.html

Rascal · 03-28-2005, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rascal

If you are looking for a historical fiction book I would recommend The Shogun. I haven't read the rest of the series, but that was good book. I see Lord Helmchen also recommended it.

As soon as I finish this law school class (product liability...very interesting) I plan on reading the books Rohirrim mentioned: "Gates of Fire" about the Spartans getting wiped out at Thermopylae, and the other was "Tides of War" about the Pelopennesian War (Athenians vs. Spartans). And then Chronicles of Narnia...never read them.

Got Gates of Fire Friday night and finished reading it Sunday afternoon. Talk about a great book. The description of the battle was just awesome...palming the pine...wow.

That was a great book I'd recommend it easily. Think I'll go buy Tides of War and see how it is as well.

No1BroncoFan · 04-15-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Dude

Finished Game of Thrones, and now I'm about 100 pages into part II, A Clash of Kings. I am totally hooked. This is, by far, the best fantasy epic I've read since Lord of the Rings.

Also reminds me of an old board game we used to play around my house called "Kingmaker." Kind of like Risk, except you get to grab heirs to the throne and execute them for strategic advantage.

Ok, I'm reading the second book of this series now (about half-way through) and I have to ask, what's the big deal? I'm sure I'll finish the series, but I can't see myself spending the cash to own these books. I'd have to rate them about half way between "not bad" and "pretty good." The dwarf is a kick in the a$$ though. By far the best character in the entire book.

Now, I just need to figure out how to return that pesky Corvallis, Or. library book. Hmmmmmm.....

Ben

Ray Finkle · 04-15-2005, 04:17 PM

just finished "A Scanner Darkly"....not bad.

Kid A · 04-17-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Finkle

just finished "A Scanner Darkly"....not bad.

I heard they were making a movie based off that. Going to be animated and feature the voice of Keanu Reeves. Looks interesting. I might have to check out the book first.

Ray Finkle · 04-17-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid A

I heard they were making a movie based off that. Going to be animated and feature the voice of Keanu Reeves. Looks interesting. I might have to check out the book first.

the movie will be out next year. Actually they shot the movie using some type of film and then animated the film...

TD30 · 04-17-2005, 01:52 PM

OK Guys this may sound like a very stupid question and I may get some of the facts wrong. But I am looking for the title of a book my English teacher in college told me about, mind you that was several years ago. The book is basically about a spy in the wwII era that is either a werewolf or fights against a werewolf or something. That may be competely wrong but it involves the war and a wolf, lol. He told me about and said it was an incredible book. Problem is I forgot about and never thougt about it again until I read this thread. Sorry for the vague description.

TD30 · 04-17-2005, 05:44 PM

Nevermind I found it by doing the classic google search. The book is The Wolf's Hour written by Robert R. McCammon, I just picked it up at Barnes & Nobels. I'll let you know how it is.

Ray Finkle · 04-17-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TD30

Nevermind I found it by doing the classic google search. The book is The Wolf's Hour written by Robert R. McCammon, I just picked it up at Barnes & Nobels. I'll let you know how it is.

I will have to check that out...thanks.

Mtbrncofn · 04-17-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TD30

Nevermind I found it by doing the classic google search. The book is The Wolf's Hour written by Robert R. McCammon, I just picked it up at Barnes & Nobels. I'll let you know how it is.

Damn, I wish I had checked this sooner. I could have helped you out with that one, TD. I thought that was a great book. Generally anything Nazi related interests me, but not so much sci fi stuff of that nature. I was very skeptical when the werewolf stuff came up, but pleasantly surprised. I just re-read that book not too long ago and it was still as good as I remembered. Very graphic.

Let me know what you think of it, TD.

It got a

in my book.

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02-14-2005, 01:46 PM	#153
No1BroncoFan Old School If you have to ask, you don't know Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 3,106	Ok. I got the Narnia books on Saturday. Her it is Monday and I'll be finishing "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (second book) tonight. These books are every bit as good as I remember. If you've never read them, do. Even if you think you won't like them 'cause they're "kids books," check them out anyway. They are great stories! They definately rate five stars! Ben

02-14-2005, 03:15 PM	#154
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Now I definitely have to go out and get them again. I've started Frankenstein by Koontz and it looks like it's going to be a great one. Like his old school books.

02-15-2005, 04:32 AM	#156
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	Also for you CS lewis fans. Check out his other works. I got the screwtape letters - at first i wasn't sure if i'd dig it - due to the over-all theme - but afterwords - i found it to be really good.

02-15-2005, 08:54 PM	#157
No1BroncoFan Old School If you have to ask, you don't know Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 3,106	The Chronicles of Narnia are coming to the movies. http://www.narnia.com/movie/index.htm I don't know whether to be gladdened or saddened. Disney is involved, which could mean a sacrifice of story for marketability. Curse Walt's decendants and the scum who have bought them out! Walden Media started it out and Disney became a partner later, so maybe there's hope, but except for the Pixar films (which Disney has no creative control over), Disney films aren't worth a d*mn any more! Hopefully, Walden Media will keep the Disney people away from the creative end of things. This could be a better set of films than "The Lord of the Rings" or it could be worse than "The Black Cauldron." Ben

02-16-2005, 08:53 AM	#158
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Great. I hope they don't ruin it.

02-16-2005, 06:51 PM	#161
L.A. BRONCOS FAN Mo' holla fo' yo' dolla! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a bunker in an undisclosed location Posts: 52,697	This week's reading: "Demian" by Hermann Hesse The Upanishads

02-17-2005, 12:54 PM	#162
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,238	Finished Game of Thrones, and now I'm about 100 pages into part II, A Clash of Kings. I am totally hooked. This is, by far, the best fantasy epic I've read since Lord of the Rings. Also reminds me of an old board game we used to play around my house called "Kingmaker." Kind of like Risk, except you get to grab heirs to the throne and execute them for strategic advantage.

02-17-2005, 01:02 PM	#163
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Sweet...executions. I need to learn that game.

02-25-2005, 10:53 AM	#164
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	All the Koontz fans should definitely pick up Frankenstein. It's great, IMO. Classic Koontz. The only bad thing about is that it's the first book, and it leaves you hanging waiting for the second one.

03-01-2005, 09:43 AM	#165
No1BroncoFan Old School If you have to ask, you don't know Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 3,106	Ok, I finished both the Cronicles of Narnia and the Chronicles fo Prydain in just two weeks. What a great bunch of books. It's funny, the ones from the series that I liked least as a kid are my favorites now. I guess you have to have some perspective even to enjoy kids' books to their fullest. I think I'll have to re-read "Stuart Little" for my next venture into kids' lit. Right now I'm reading "Survival" (first book of the Species Imperative series) by Julie E. Czerneda. Next up is "A Game of Thrones" on recommendation from the folks here. Ben

04-15-2005, 04:17 PM	#169
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,465	just finished "A Scanner Darkly"....not bad.

04-17-2005, 01:52 PM	#172
TD30 Big Bad Wolf Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,423	OK Guys this may sound like a very stupid question and I may get some of the facts wrong. But I am looking for the title of a book my English teacher in college told me about, mind you that was several years ago. The book is basically about a spy in the wwII era that is either a werewolf or fights against a werewolf or something. That may be competely wrong but it involves the war and a wolf, lol. He told me about and said it was an incredible book. Problem is I forgot about and never thougt about it again until I read this thread. Sorry for the vague description.

04-17-2005, 05:44 PM	#173
TD30 Big Bad Wolf Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,423	Nevermind I found it by doing the classic google search. The book is The Wolf's Hour written by Robert R. McCammon, I just picked it up at Barnes & Nobels. I'll let you know how it is.