<![CDATA[thePlenty.net Forums - Other universes]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/ Fri, 22 May 2026 03:51:13 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Tamora Pierce]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-23294.html Fri, 03 Jan 2020 07:15:54 +0000 mistrali]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-23294.html <![CDATA[A Natural History Of Dragons. Brennan, Marie. (And other works)]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-1744.html Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:55:13 +0000 iniaes]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-1744.html here and so far I am a few chapters in to the subject book, and have a while until I can touch on the trilogy. 

Of course I mention it here as I am immediately reminded of Alise and her obsession, in fact the protagonist (heroine?) has so many things in common with our beloved Alise they could be a pair of socks from the same bolt of cloth!.]]> here and so far I am a few chapters in to the subject book, and have a while until I can touch on the trilogy. 

Of course I mention it here as I am immediately reminded of Alise and her obsession, in fact the protagonist (heroine?) has so many things in common with our beloved Alise they could be a pair of socks from the same bolt of cloth!.]]> <![CDATA[The Wheel of Time; Endless, almost literally]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-1307.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:03 +0000 Luckheart]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-1307.html It's worth mentioning that its like 13/14 big books long, currently, and the first author sadly passed away and it has been continued by another.
He has often tried to get me into it, and I did consent once; yet I only made it to the fourth book, which seemed to drag on a bit - He said it picks up, but I think he may be lost in the skill-river when speaking of this series hahaha

So, my question is; Who has read a sizeable amount of this series, or even finished it? (I'm fairly sure the last book came out recently, although it may have just been the most recent).

If anyone fits that criteria, I'd be keen to discuss the series (keep in mind I'm only up to book 4), and please advise me whether it'd be worth the mammoth effort !

thanks!]]> It's worth mentioning that its like 13/14 big books long, currently, and the first author sadly passed away and it has been continued by another.
He has often tried to get me into it, and I did consent once; yet I only made it to the fourth book, which seemed to drag on a bit - He said it picks up, but I think he may be lost in the skill-river when speaking of this series hahaha

So, my question is; Who has read a sizeable amount of this series, or even finished it? (I'm fairly sure the last book came out recently, although it may have just been the most recent).

If anyone fits that criteria, I'd be keen to discuss the series (keep in mind I'm only up to book 4), and please advise me whether it'd be worth the mammoth effort !

thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Horror]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-702.html Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:51:55 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-702.html
Last sunday I watched I Am Legend with my dad and my younger brother, at my brother's suggestion. This movie drove home once again why we don't watch horror. Everyone has different tresholds for creepy and scary stuff, but my dad doesn't have a treshold but a ditch. You know scenes like Robert Neville going into that dark building after his dog, while he knows the mutants could be anywhere? My dad cannot handle scenes like that and actually left the room to make himself a cup of coffe at that point.

Given that I rather enjoyed the movie, which isn't that scary for the most part, and having enjoyed Prometheus last year (which I watched with a friend), I'm wondering what I'm missing out on. My brother actually suggested watching Saw next, but you can imagine the reaction that got. (Even I don't want to see it. I think I could handle those films, but I just find the concept distasteful.) I have very, very little experience with the genre, so again the question: what am I missing out on?

(One more anecdote. When I was a kid, I remember going to a friends' tenth or eleventh birthday party, which had us and a couple of other boys watching a movie together. That movie was one of the Hellraiser films, either the third or the fourth. For those who aren't familiar with the films, they involve a puzzle box that when solved will summon demons that rip people apart with chains and hooks. I don't remember being frightened but I do remember finding it very unpleasant. To this day I still don't understand how he ever got it through his parents. It's not appropriate in the least for ten year olds.)]]>
Last sunday I watched I Am Legend with my dad and my younger brother, at my brother's suggestion. This movie drove home once again why we don't watch horror. Everyone has different tresholds for creepy and scary stuff, but my dad doesn't have a treshold but a ditch. You know scenes like Robert Neville going into that dark building after his dog, while he knows the mutants could be anywhere? My dad cannot handle scenes like that and actually left the room to make himself a cup of coffe at that point.

Given that I rather enjoyed the movie, which isn't that scary for the most part, and having enjoyed Prometheus last year (which I watched with a friend), I'm wondering what I'm missing out on. My brother actually suggested watching Saw next, but you can imagine the reaction that got. (Even I don't want to see it. I think I could handle those films, but I just find the concept distasteful.) I have very, very little experience with the genre, so again the question: what am I missing out on?

(One more anecdote. When I was a kid, I remember going to a friends' tenth or eleventh birthday party, which had us and a couple of other boys watching a movie together. That movie was one of the Hellraiser films, either the third or the fourth. For those who aren't familiar with the films, they involve a puzzle box that when solved will summon demons that rip people apart with chains and hooks. I don't remember being frightened but I do remember finding it very unpleasant. To this day I still don't understand how he ever got it through his parents. It's not appropriate in the least for ten year olds.)]]> <![CDATA[What we've read in 2012]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-564.html Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:35:05 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-564.html
[+]Fiction

[+]Non-fiction
]]>
[+]Fiction

[+]Non-fiction
]]> <![CDATA[Sequels, adaptations, remakes, revivals, etc]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-499.html Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:22:10 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-499.html Avatar: The Last Airbender. After a few years of silence since the series ended, this year saw the release of a comic book continuation (The Promise) and a sequel series (The Legend of Korra). While I liked them both, I do have to say that they don't come close to the original series for me. One of the things I liked about ATLA was that it wasn't dragged out forever, but ended on a high note after three seasons. Yet now, it appears we're in full-on franchise mode. With the avatar as a reincarnating character, they can potentially make sequels forever.

Similarly, there's Star Trek. While I liked the 2009 film by J. J. Abrams and am looking forward to the next film, part of me is wondering whether the franchise shouldn't be put to rest. I mean, after three seasons in the sixties, we first got a handful of films, followed by four television series. From 1987 to 2004 (when Enterprise ended), Star Trek has been on television continuously. Sometimes things should just end.

I guess I understand why corporations do this. As long as people are willing to pay to watch or read this stuff, it's good business to actually provide more of the stuff. But sometimes sequels or remakes are announced that make go why, why, why? Like the Watchmen prequel, which I haven't actually read yet. One of the strengths of Watchmen was that it hinted at a wider universe and history, and leaving this to the imagination is better, or so I thnk, than filling it all in.

Of course, it's not all bad. It took My Little Pony almost thirty years to come up with something actually watcheable. (Season 3 of Friendship is Magic is coming up 10 november! Yay!)

So those are my thoughts so far. What do you guys think?]]> Avatar: The Last Airbender. After a few years of silence since the series ended, this year saw the release of a comic book continuation (The Promise) and a sequel series (The Legend of Korra). While I liked them both, I do have to say that they don't come close to the original series for me. One of the things I liked about ATLA was that it wasn't dragged out forever, but ended on a high note after three seasons. Yet now, it appears we're in full-on franchise mode. With the avatar as a reincarnating character, they can potentially make sequels forever.

Similarly, there's Star Trek. While I liked the 2009 film by J. J. Abrams and am looking forward to the next film, part of me is wondering whether the franchise shouldn't be put to rest. I mean, after three seasons in the sixties, we first got a handful of films, followed by four television series. From 1987 to 2004 (when Enterprise ended), Star Trek has been on television continuously. Sometimes things should just end.

I guess I understand why corporations do this. As long as people are willing to pay to watch or read this stuff, it's good business to actually provide more of the stuff. But sometimes sequels or remakes are announced that make go why, why, why? Like the Watchmen prequel, which I haven't actually read yet. One of the strengths of Watchmen was that it hinted at a wider universe and history, and leaving this to the imagination is better, or so I thnk, than filling it all in.

Of course, it's not all bad. It took My Little Pony almost thirty years to come up with something actually watcheable. (Season 3 of Friendship is Magic is coming up 10 november! Yay!)

So those are my thoughts so far. What do you guys think?]]> <![CDATA[International Book Week]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-493.html Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:05:14 +0000 Farseer]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-493.html
International Book Week is celebrated every year in the third week in September. Apparently the social media tradition to mark this occasion (?) is to pick up the book nearest you, turn to page fifty-two and post the fifth sentence as your Facebook status (and don't let on the book title). Better late than never, I say, so here goes (minus Facebook!):

Quote:So he is seeking it, seeking it, and all his thought is bent on it.


I have a feeling most of you will know this one! If you don't get it straight away, have a think and I'm sure you'll come across an 'Aha!' moment. Wink

I would love you all to reciprocate with your 52/5 sentence too! Smiling

]]>
International Book Week is celebrated every year in the third week in September. Apparently the social media tradition to mark this occasion (?) is to pick up the book nearest you, turn to page fifty-two and post the fifth sentence as your Facebook status (and don't let on the book title). Better late than never, I say, so here goes (minus Facebook!):

Quote:So he is seeking it, seeking it, and all his thought is bent on it.


I have a feeling most of you will know this one! If you don't get it straight away, have a think and I'm sure you'll come across an 'Aha!' moment. Wink

I would love you all to reciprocate with your 52/5 sentence too! Smiling

]]> <![CDATA[Virus problem]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-454.html Sun, 13 May 2012 18:57:03 +0000 SeznamX]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-454.html <![CDATA[The strange attraction to dragons]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-431.html Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:07:28 +0000 Narya]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-431.html
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148295380/...be-dragons

What is it that makes dragons so attractive? Is it the fascination of having another race on intellectual par with us (or even above us)? Think about it... smart, flying, Tyranosaurus rexes popping in and out of our lives, randomly eating people and animals and destroying parts of our lives, is a pretty horrific idea. Who would want a world with dragons? Even if I had a dragon at my beck and call (the ultimate pit bull?) I would not be at all comfortable with the arrangement. Yet I can dream of it...]]>
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148295380/...be-dragons

What is it that makes dragons so attractive? Is it the fascination of having another race on intellectual par with us (or even above us)? Think about it... smart, flying, Tyranosaurus rexes popping in and out of our lives, randomly eating people and animals and destroying parts of our lives, is a pretty horrific idea. Who would want a world with dragons? Even if I had a dragon at my beck and call (the ultimate pit bull?) I would not be at all comfortable with the arrangement. Yet I can dream of it...]]> <![CDATA[Bookstores]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-419.html Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:02:23 +0000 joost]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-419.html
http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-most...-the-world

The #1 bookstore (Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastricht) is about 20km from where I live and I've never even been there....]]>
http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-most...-the-world

The #1 bookstore (Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastricht) is about 20km from where I live and I've never even been there....]]> <![CDATA[Fantasy worlds you would actually like to live in (RotE Spoilers)]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-407.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-407.html
EQUESTRIA (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) - This is the big one. FiM's creators have made a magical land of ponies look like an awesome place to be, instead of something gag-inducing. Going here, however, would of course require me to turn into a pony as well. Preferably a unicorn, since these have some advantages over the other subspecies, like telekinetic magic.

THE REALM OF THE ELDERLINGS (Robin Hobb's novels) - While it's not perfect, RotE looks like a more pleasant place than many other fantasy worlds I've read about recently. As long as I don't have to live in Chalced... the Wit would be a great power to have, although a little dangerous of course. So I don't know if I would want to be Witted.]]>
EQUESTRIA (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) - This is the big one. FiM's creators have made a magical land of ponies look like an awesome place to be, instead of something gag-inducing. Going here, however, would of course require me to turn into a pony as well. Preferably a unicorn, since these have some advantages over the other subspecies, like telekinetic magic.

THE REALM OF THE ELDERLINGS (Robin Hobb's novels) - While it's not perfect, RotE looks like a more pleasant place than many other fantasy worlds I've read about recently. As long as I don't have to live in Chalced... the Wit would be a great power to have, although a little dangerous of course. So I don't know if I would want to be Witted.]]> <![CDATA[The Winds of Winter (GRRM)]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-394.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:02:37 +0000 Valarya]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-394.html

The REAL purpose for creating this thread is to let those of you know GRRM has just posted a Sample Chapter from The Winds of Winter (Book 6 of asoiaf) on his official website.

Don't go clicking this link if you don't want to read it or be spoiled:

http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html

If you guys haven't realized this yet, I love spoilers. I eat them up whenever I can get them. Love love love LOVE. Wub

Back in 2003 Martin was touring the states doing signings and conventions and reading chapters from his next book. Back then he didn't know it would be split in to two (AFFC and ADWD). Attendees of these events would take 'notes' and post their synopsis on the forums for anyone to read. Turns out some of those chapters were to be delayed for Book 5 and were only viewed in their entirety this year when Book 5 came out. Spoiler chapters known for 8 years and it still did not take away from the enjoyment of actually reading it in it's natural place.

So I'll be diving right in to this sample chapter..... now! Yay]]>

The REAL purpose for creating this thread is to let those of you know GRRM has just posted a Sample Chapter from The Winds of Winter (Book 6 of asoiaf) on his official website.

Don't go clicking this link if you don't want to read it or be spoiled:

http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html

If you guys haven't realized this yet, I love spoilers. I eat them up whenever I can get them. Love love love LOVE. Wub

Back in 2003 Martin was touring the states doing signings and conventions and reading chapters from his next book. Back then he didn't know it would be split in to two (AFFC and ADWD). Attendees of these events would take 'notes' and post their synopsis on the forums for anyone to read. Turns out some of those chapters were to be delayed for Book 5 and were only viewed in their entirety this year when Book 5 came out. Spoiler chapters known for 8 years and it still did not take away from the enjoyment of actually reading it in it's natural place.

So I'll be diving right in to this sample chapter..... now! Yay]]> <![CDATA[What have we read in 2011?]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-390.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:05:46 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-390.html
Kader Abdolah: De kraai [The Crow]
Keith Baker: The Gates of Night
J. G. Ballard: Empire of the Sun
Jorge Luis Borges: The Aleph and Other Stories
Ray Bradbury: The Illustrated Man
Ray Bradbury: The Martian Chronicles
Jacqueline Carey: Banewreaker
Jacqueline Carey: Godslayer
Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist
Harlan Ellison e.a.: Again, Dangerous Visions
David Gemmell: The Swords of Night and Day
Robin Hobb: Shaman's Crossing
Robin Hobb: Forest Mage
Robin Hobb: Renegade's Magic
Robin Hobb en Megan Lindholm: The Inheritance
Robert E. Howard: The Hour of the Dragon
L. Ron Hubbard: Final Blackout
Guy Gavriel Kay: Tigana
Guy Gavriel Kay: A Song for Arbonne
Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Katherine Kurtz: Deryni Rising
Katherine Kurtz: Deryni Checkmate
Katherine Kurtz: High Deryni
Henry Kuttner: The Dark World
David Langford: Different Kinds of Darkness
Megan Lindholm: Wizard of the Pigeons
George R. R. Martin: A Dance with Dragons
George R. R. Martin e.a.: Inside Straight
George R. R. Martin e.a: Busted Flush
George R. R. Martin e.a: Suicide Kings
Karen Miller: Empress
Karen Miller: The Riven Kingdom
Karen Miller: Hammer of God
Monaldi & Sorti: Versluiering [Veiling]
C. L. Moore: Black God's Kiss
C. L. Moore: Northwest of Earth
Richard Morgan: The Steel Remains
Ricardo Pinto: The Third God
Chaim Potok: The Chosen
John Vermeulen: De rivier van de tijd [The River of Time]
John Vermeulen: Tussen God en de zee [Between God and the Sea]
Peter Watts: Starfish
Peter Watts: Maelstrom
Robert B. Wintermute: The Quest for Karn

TOP THREE
1. George R. R. Martin: A Dance with Dragons - It took him six years to write this book. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. But now I want the next book - I don't know how much longer I can bear these cliffhangers.
2. Robin Hobb: Shaman's Crossing and sequels - Didn't I say this was my least favorite of Robin Hobb's works? Yes, but that doesn't mean it's all bad. Hobb is still one of my favorite writers.
3. Richard Morgan: The Steel Remains - A very intense book that had me hooked from start to finish. Although I did come to hate the excessive foulmouthedness after a while.

FLOP THREE
1. Robert B. Wintermute: The Quest for Karn - After discovering Keith Baker, I didn't think I would run into another author that bad any time soon. I was wrong. Wintermute is worse in every aspect.
2. Keith Baker: The Gates of Night - Baker still sucks, though.
3. Karen Miller: Hammer of God - After an interesting start to the trilogy, this book didn't have the pay-off I was waiting for.]]>
Kader Abdolah: De kraai [The Crow]
Keith Baker: The Gates of Night
J. G. Ballard: Empire of the Sun
Jorge Luis Borges: The Aleph and Other Stories
Ray Bradbury: The Illustrated Man
Ray Bradbury: The Martian Chronicles
Jacqueline Carey: Banewreaker
Jacqueline Carey: Godslayer
Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist
Harlan Ellison e.a.: Again, Dangerous Visions
David Gemmell: The Swords of Night and Day
Robin Hobb: Shaman's Crossing
Robin Hobb: Forest Mage
Robin Hobb: Renegade's Magic
Robin Hobb en Megan Lindholm: The Inheritance
Robert E. Howard: The Hour of the Dragon
L. Ron Hubbard: Final Blackout
Guy Gavriel Kay: Tigana
Guy Gavriel Kay: A Song for Arbonne
Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Katherine Kurtz: Deryni Rising
Katherine Kurtz: Deryni Checkmate
Katherine Kurtz: High Deryni
Henry Kuttner: The Dark World
David Langford: Different Kinds of Darkness
Megan Lindholm: Wizard of the Pigeons
George R. R. Martin: A Dance with Dragons
George R. R. Martin e.a.: Inside Straight
George R. R. Martin e.a: Busted Flush
George R. R. Martin e.a: Suicide Kings
Karen Miller: Empress
Karen Miller: The Riven Kingdom
Karen Miller: Hammer of God
Monaldi & Sorti: Versluiering [Veiling]
C. L. Moore: Black God's Kiss
C. L. Moore: Northwest of Earth
Richard Morgan: The Steel Remains
Ricardo Pinto: The Third God
Chaim Potok: The Chosen
John Vermeulen: De rivier van de tijd [The River of Time]
John Vermeulen: Tussen God en de zee [Between God and the Sea]
Peter Watts: Starfish
Peter Watts: Maelstrom
Robert B. Wintermute: The Quest for Karn

TOP THREE
1. George R. R. Martin: A Dance with Dragons - It took him six years to write this book. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. But now I want the next book - I don't know how much longer I can bear these cliffhangers.
2. Robin Hobb: Shaman's Crossing and sequels - Didn't I say this was my least favorite of Robin Hobb's works? Yes, but that doesn't mean it's all bad. Hobb is still one of my favorite writers.
3. Richard Morgan: The Steel Remains - A very intense book that had me hooked from start to finish. Although I did come to hate the excessive foulmouthedness after a while.

FLOP THREE
1. Robert B. Wintermute: The Quest for Karn - After discovering Keith Baker, I didn't think I would run into another author that bad any time soon. I was wrong. Wintermute is worse in every aspect.
2. Keith Baker: The Gates of Night - Baker still sucks, though.
3. Karen Miller: Hammer of God - After an interesting start to the trilogy, this book didn't have the pay-off I was waiting for.]]> <![CDATA[Favorite Movie Directors]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-389.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:32:05 +0000 Valarya]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-389.html Best Move you've Ever Seen thread has re-surfaced, I thought I'd start a similar thread, but about Directors!

I love movies.. and typically when I find a director I love, I stick with him/her. So here are my top favs, along with some of the best movies (in my opinion) they made. Hope you enjoy! Innocent

  • Darren Aronofsky
    - True, he doesn't have as large of a filmography as some Directors in my list, but there isn't a bad one among them. *swoon
    Pi.
    The Wrestler.
    Black Swan.
    The Fountain.


  • David Lynch
    - What's better than his ethereal and bizarre take on the Dreamworld in almost everything he does? Yes and yes please.
    Twin Peaks.
    Mulholland Drive.
    Inland Empire.
    Blue Velvet.

  • John Carpenter
    - A Who's Who among horror and sci-fi film lovers. The minimal approach, the heightened suspense and the other-wordly music in his films makes them among my absolute favorite! Just seeing this list of movies makes me want to curl up on the couch when I get home. Love.
    Assault on Precinct 13.
    Escape from New York.
    The Thing (!!!!!).
    Big Trouble in Little China.
    They Live.


  • Martin Scorsese
    - Does this man even need an introduction? Of course not. He's a god among Directors.
    Taxi Driver.
    Goodfellas.
    Casino.
    Gangs of New York.
    The Aviator.


  • Roman Polanski
    - Regardless of the scandal, you have to admit this guy gets it right almost every time. His sweeping tales make you forget where you are in time as you plunge head-first in the world he wants you to see.
    The Pianist.
    Chinatown.
    Rosemary's Baby.
    The Ninth Gate.
    The Ghost Writer.


  • Peter Jackson
    - I couldn't make this list without adding the guy who brought my favorite tale to life. I know you know him, but did you know he was a great campy-horror director back in the day, too? Not only did he stay as true as he could (and the scale of it, the SCALE!) to Tolkien's work, he made some bizarro and great 80s flicks.
    Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
    Meet the Feebles. (not kid-friendly!)
    Heavenly Creatures.
    Bad Taste.
    King Kong.

Okay. Proud YOUR TURN!!!!]]> Best Move you've Ever Seen thread has re-surfaced, I thought I'd start a similar thread, but about Directors!

I love movies.. and typically when I find a director I love, I stick with him/her. So here are my top favs, along with some of the best movies (in my opinion) they made. Hope you enjoy! Innocent

  • Darren Aronofsky
    - True, he doesn't have as large of a filmography as some Directors in my list, but there isn't a bad one among them. *swoon
    Pi.
    The Wrestler.
    Black Swan.
    The Fountain.


  • David Lynch
    - What's better than his ethereal and bizarre take on the Dreamworld in almost everything he does? Yes and yes please.
    Twin Peaks.
    Mulholland Drive.
    Inland Empire.
    Blue Velvet.

  • John Carpenter
    - A Who's Who among horror and sci-fi film lovers. The minimal approach, the heightened suspense and the other-wordly music in his films makes them among my absolute favorite! Just seeing this list of movies makes me want to curl up on the couch when I get home. Love.
    Assault on Precinct 13.
    Escape from New York.
    The Thing (!!!!!).
    Big Trouble in Little China.
    They Live.


  • Martin Scorsese
    - Does this man even need an introduction? Of course not. He's a god among Directors.
    Taxi Driver.
    Goodfellas.
    Casino.
    Gangs of New York.
    The Aviator.


  • Roman Polanski
    - Regardless of the scandal, you have to admit this guy gets it right almost every time. His sweeping tales make you forget where you are in time as you plunge head-first in the world he wants you to see.
    The Pianist.
    Chinatown.
    Rosemary's Baby.
    The Ninth Gate.
    The Ghost Writer.


  • Peter Jackson
    - I couldn't make this list without adding the guy who brought my favorite tale to life. I know you know him, but did you know he was a great campy-horror director back in the day, too? Not only did he stay as true as he could (and the scale of it, the SCALE!) to Tolkien's work, he made some bizarro and great 80s flicks.
    Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
    Meet the Feebles. (not kid-friendly!)
    Heavenly Creatures.
    Bad Taste.
    King Kong.

Okay. Proud YOUR TURN!!!!]]> <![CDATA[Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, third edition]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-367.html Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:10:57 +0000 Albertosaurus Rex]]> https://theplenty.net/forums/thread-367.html The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction has gone online, exclusively digital because it has grown too big to stuff into a single book. It's very thorough and informative and surprisingly critical at times. Our very own tangle leader has a small entry under the name Megan Lindholm, listed primarily for her one SF novel Alien Earth.

Now they need to do the same for he Encyclopedia of Fantasy, if you ask me. But for now, I have hours of browsing to do.]]> The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction has gone online, exclusively digital because it has grown too big to stuff into a single book. It's very thorough and informative and surprisingly critical at times. Our very own tangle leader has a small entry under the name Megan Lindholm, listed primarily for her one SF novel Alien Earth.

Now they need to do the same for he Encyclopedia of Fantasy, if you ask me. But for now, I have hours of browsing to do.]]>