Books you'd like to see made into a movie - Page 3

OICURMT · #41 05-08-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

2) "Dragon's Egg" - Robert L. Forward

My favourite book of all time. Forward used real physics to describe his civilisation surviving, living and evolving on a neutron star. Sheer brilliance.

1) Rama Series is a go... I prefer the trilogy. The 1st book (standalone) was too lethargic in print, can't imagine it doing well at the movies...

2) Dragon's Egg... completely agree, sheer brilliance.

Other contenders...

1) A remake of "I am Legend", the true novel version, not the Will Smith version...

2) Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars

3) If you want to really confuse the general public... the "Hyperion" series. I read it when it came out... confusing as... hard to follow but great writing.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #42 05-08-2011, 11:29 PM

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Grammar, too.

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Actually - just "grammar".

LOL.. sorry Ken.

No, I spelt it right!

Just ask this bloke

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001288/

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #43 05-08-2011, 11:33 PM

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Hi Ken,
I thought I had seen an older version so I did a quick search.
There was another movie starring Walter Pidgeon and George Sanders made in 1941 called "Man Hunt" based on the book.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Hunt_%281941_film%29
It was much better than the '76 version.
Amazingly Amazon have it in stock.

Cheers,
Ken.

Thanks Ken, I might have to hunt that down

The book is fantastic. I have read it about 6 times now, and I will re-read again soon

There have been hints by experts that it may actually be a true story! which is pretty amazing if you know the story.

spacezebra (Petra) · #44 05-08-2011, 11:35 PM

Hi Chris

I agree, re his faith, imagine the discussions on board A11! Only up to Chapter 6, but really enjoying it.

Other than that - not sure how you can make a movie from the Deep-Sky Observers Handbook LOL.

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I have it on my shelf too Petra, Heavy book. I didn't realise just how religious Neil Armstong's upbringing was - and him trying to balance that with his captaincy on Apollo 11 with Buzz Aldrin along for the ride.

Cheers Petra d.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #45 06-08-2011, 12:24 AM

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Other than that - not sure how you can make a movie from the Deep-Sky Observers Handbook LOL.

Cheers Petra d.

Geek.

spacezebra (Petra) · #46 06-08-2011, 08:21 AM

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Geek.

And proud of it! Lol

Petra d.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #47 06-08-2011, 08:34 AM

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And proud of it! Lol

Petra d.

We wouldn't want you any other way Petra.

Ray? · #48 06-08-2011, 09:00 AM

Larry Niven's 'Ringworld' series and even some of his others.

Cheers

Ray

Blue Skies (Jacquie) · #49 06-08-2011, 10:26 PM

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George R.R. Martins series

A Game of Thrones, A clash of kings, A storm of swords and a feast for crows!

One of the best fantasy series i have ever read!

Your wish has already come true - I was only reading an article the other day about the tv series made of the first book, and there were screen shots accompanying it. Looked good, I might even take the plunge and start reading it. One to keep your eyes peeled for, no idea when its going to reach here, though.

spacezebra (Petra) · #50 07-08-2011, 08:47 AM

At least you would have eight movies

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Other than that - not sure how you can make a movie from the Deep-Sky Observers Handbook LOL.

Cheers Petra d.

astrocookie (Molly) · #51 07-08-2011, 04:55 PM

beautiful malice by rebecca james.

deffinatly one of my favorite thrillers!!!

it would make an epic movie

bartman (Bart) · #52 07-08-2011, 05:30 PM

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1) "Rendezvu with Rama" - Arthur C. Clarke

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For the last 15 years I have wanted to see Raymond E. Feist's Magician realised.

+1 to both of those suggestions, especially Magician. Lots of potential for multiple movies.

Another I think would be good ( depending on which angle they take -dark and heavy or fantasy) is Lord Foul's Bane ( and the following trilogies) by Stephen Donaldson.

Good Topic!
Bartman

mikerr (Michael) · #53 10-08-2011, 04:44 PM

"The Bog People" by P V Glob. Would really bring the characters to life!

Michael.

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #54 10-08-2011, 07:23 PM

Yes Bartman I thought of the Thomas Covenant books, not sure they would translate well to the screen without losing the soul of the story completely. Thomas C was such a miserable chap, the film would end up being a bit miserable as well.

Malcolm

blink138 (Pat) · #55 10-08-2011, 08:24 PM

asimovs foundation series but i dont think it is at all possible unless it could be somehow serialised and even then it would need a two year series i reckon
i loved dune and the movie actually wasnt a bad effort overall
asimovs short stories would be fantastic my favourite was "a boy and his dog" (god i think it was asimov anyhow)
pat

bloodhound31 · #56 10-08-2011, 08:39 PM

I would like to see the "Galactic Warlord" series of four books done as a movie.

This, "Last legionary" series was followed by "Deathwing Over Veynaa" and then "Day of the starwind." Last, was "Planet of the warlord".

Epic.

hotspur (Chris) · #57 11-08-2011, 08:25 AM

Without a doubt-any one of the 'Flashman' series by George MacDonald Fraser.

Although,in kinda sort off way.George has done this with his script the 1983 Bond movie 'Octopussy',Those that have read 'Flashman' and seen then movie 'Octopussy' will see that the movie is a similar style to the books,albeit in a different era.

I think the pick of the 'Flashman' books for a movie would be 'Flash for Freedom'.

Actually.these books should be compulsory at school,the history content is very accurate.George-you are a very clever man-unfortunately he passed away not all that long ago-approx two years.

RobF (Rob) · #58 11-08-2011, 08:55 PM

They're a bit soapy perhaps, but the Dragon-Riders of Pern books might just come across well.

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Originally Posted by Octane

For the last 15 years I have wanted to see Raymond E. Feist's Magician realised.

I have always wondered who would play the role of Carline.

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Hmmm - a was a lot more worried when the princess Anita got hit with the poisoned crossbolt in Silverthorn. What were they thinking

Great books for sure Humayun.

mithrandir (Andrew) · #59 11-08-2011, 09:34 PM

A few more I reread when I want something I know I'll enjoy and will like to see on screen.

Stephen Donaldson's "Gap" series

Sara Douglass' "Axis" and "Wayfarer Redemption" series.

Terry Goodkind's "Sword of Truth" series.

Julian May's "Saga of the Exiles" and "Galactic Milieu"

Patrick Tilley's "Amtrak Wars"

Andrew