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Post by krue on May 3, 2008 1:37:24 GMT -5
Just a quick note to acknowledge the passing of a Science Fiction/Fantasy icon.
Arthur C. Clarke died on March 19, 2008. One of the true giants of the genre, Science Fiction enthusiasts have pondered over his written words for decades. I, myself, remember scratching my head trying to understand concepts presented in 2001: A Space Odyssey back when I was in high school.
He will be missed.
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Post by swordmaid on May 6, 2008 15:31:43 GMT -5
Sadly enough, I don't think I've ever heard of him, until now.
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Post by bookworm579 on May 6, 2008 23:49:04 GMT -5
Same here. But he sure sounded like a cool dude. Are there any other science fiction novelists/filmmakers/etc. I know of that you could compare him with?
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Post by krue on May 7, 2008 1:51:57 GMT -5
Arthur C. Clarke holds the distinction of being considered one of the "Big Three" of Science Fiction authors. Of those three, Isaac Asimov (the great one), Robert Heinlein, and himself, he was the last remaining. These three had been considered by many to be the modern equals to the original masters of the genre (H. G. Wells and Jules Verne). Now that all three are gone, many fans of the Science Fiction genre will be looking for the next articulate visionary.
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Post by krue on May 7, 2008 4:29:13 GMT -5
...well, there *is* Ray Bradbury...
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Post by swordmaid on May 7, 2008 20:39:48 GMT -5
Jules Verne! I've read some Jules Verne. Last year, after class, when I had chicken pox (for the second time) I read Around the World in 80 Days.
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Post by krue on May 8, 2008 0:27:48 GMT -5
Not a bad book, but probably not his best. I, personally, like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea better. The United States Navy acknowledged his vision when they named the first nuclear submarine the 'Nautilus'.
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Post by swordmaid on May 8, 2008 18:17:45 GMT -5
Oooooh, I've seen the movie of that. The one with Kirk Douglas (there I go, back to movies again).
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Post by krue on May 8, 2008 21:44:29 GMT -5
...ummm...you passed your next qualification?
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Post by bookworm579 on May 9, 2008 16:13:20 GMT -5
ZOMG sword be an arbiter! I'm seriously hyper... I had a Full Throttle the size of my head...
Back on topic, I read 20,000 Leagues under the sea for school recently. I thought it was good. Never read Around The World in 80 Days. I saw the latest adaptation of it (it came out a few years ago, the one with Jackie Chan I think) and I hated it, but I'm hoping the book is good. I read the watered-down kiddie version of Journey the the Center of the Earth when I was ten I think, and I remember I really enjoyed that.
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Post by swordmaid on May 9, 2008 21:20:28 GMT -5
Nope. I'm in Michigan. ;D
I thought the Jackie Chan movie was hilarious.
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Post by krue on May 10, 2008 23:17:18 GMT -5
I recently seen the 50's film adaptation of 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' with Pat Boone. Loved it! Special effects aside, they just don't make 'em like they used to...
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Post by swordmaid on May 17, 2008 13:34:53 GMT -5
Very true. 'Tis a pity they no longer make MGMs (Musicals, Great Musicals)....but I guess musicals are a bit out of the question since not many people nowadays can sing, dance AND act. Where's Donald O'connor when you need him?  ? |
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