OT: The Good Book: What are you reading right now?

[Chili]

Saw the 1970 film many years ago and it left a lasting memory. It helps while reading the book because I'm able to visualize the scenes. One day of life in the Gulag, January 1951. Impressive how the author can take a scene of a forced labour gang constructing a brick & mortar building in arctic conditions and make it interesting throughout.

Imagine sewing a slice of bread into a mattress to try to make sure it will be there for later. Great example of learning to adapt and survive, whatever the conditions. Great book.

 

[angusyoung]

Saw the 1970 film many years ago and it left a lasting memory. It helps while reading the book because I'm able to visualize the scenes. One day of life in the Gulag, January 1951. Impressive how the author can take a scene of a forced labour gang constructing a brick & mortar building in arctic conditions and make it interesting throughout.

Imagine sewing a slice of bread into a mattress to try to make sure it will be there for later. Great example of learning to adapt and survive, whatever the conditions. Great book.

You blew my mind! I remember reading that book way back when I was maybe 6 or 7, it really resonated,still have lasting images as that's how well it was depicted. Was not aware there was a film, how is it?

 

[holy]

You blew my mind! I remember reading that book way back when I was maybe 6 or 7, it really resonated,still have lasting images as that's how well it was depicted. Was not aware there was a film, how is it?

Damn bro 6 or 7? You were a hardcore kid lmao, I was probably reading Captain Underpants till I was at least 11.

 

[HuGo Sham]

reading The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

and just finished:
Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World

 

[angusyoung]

Damn bro 6 or 7? You were a hardcore kid lmao, I was probably reading Captain Underpants till I was at least 11.

Don't remember who gave it to me,probably my nazi uncle giving me a lesson in morality

 

[dinodebino]

reading The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

and just finished:
Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World

How was the first book?

 

[Chili]

You blew my mind! I remember reading that book way back when I was maybe 6 or 7, it really resonated,still have lasting images as that's how well it was depicted. Was not aware there was a film, how is it?

The film is on YouTube in a few places if you wanted to check it out. I give it a thumbs up, brought the book to life. Usually I like to read the book and then watch the film. Worked well the opposite way here, for me anyway.

Impressed that you read the book at 6 or 7. Don't think I'd mastered Dr Seuss yet!

 

[HuGo Sham]

How was the first book?

terrifying and depressing, but an excellent read. i agree with the author

 

[angusyoung]

The film is on YouTube in a few places if you wanted to check it out. I give it a thumbs up, brought the book to life. Usually I like to read the book and then watch the film. Worked well the opposite way here, for me anyway.

Impressed that you read the book at 6 or 7. Don't think I'd mastered Dr Seuss yet!

Thanks,will make a copy. Hope you don't mind a quick question but don't you find the films a bit of a letdown after reading the books? I'm sure there are exceptions and it has been sometime since I've done the combo.

I guess you could say I'm doing the Benjamin Button thing,I'm working my way up to Dr.Seuss.

 

[angusyoung]

reading The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

and just finished:
Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World

Somewhat in a similar vein but not exactly,more of an informative guide.

 

[Chili]

Thanks,will make a copy. Hope you don't mind a quick question but don't you find the films a bit of a letdown after reading the books? I'm sure there are exceptions and it has been sometime since I've done the combo.

I guess you could say I'm doing the Benjamin Button thing,I'm working my way up to Dr.Seuss.

There are some great films of books (Gone With The Wind, The Grapes of Wrath....) maybe exceptions, don't know. Couple of Frederik Forsythe books I've read, The Day of The Jackal (love both the book and film), The Odessa File (Vgood book, not as good a film, too much changed from the book for me although the film helped out a war criminal in South America) and the Fourth Protocol (pretty good film, maybe because of Michael Caine, haven't read the book which may have helped with watching the film). Some books are just very hard to film. Fred Zinnemann, a great director, gave up trying to film Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man & The Sea. Forget who did direct it but tough to make a film of a guy, a boat and a fish. Guess my answer is that it depends on the book/film.

 

[angusyoung]

There are some great films of books (Gone With The Wind, The Grapes of Wrath....) maybe exceptions, don't know. Couple of Frederik Forsythe books I've read, The Day of The Jackal (love both the book and film), The Odessa File (Vgood book, not as good a film, too much changed from the book for me although the film helped out a war criminal in South America) and the Fourth Protocol (pretty good film, maybe because of Michael Caine, haven't read the book which may have helped with watching the film). Some books are just very hard to film. Fred Zinnemann, a great director, gave up trying to film Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man & The Sea. Forget who did direct it but tough to make a film of a guy, a boat and a fish. Guess my answer is that it depends on the book/film.

Pretty sure I've read most of those books and have seen the films,not that I remember much as it's been decades. The old man and the sea is a must read imo and not that I recall much from the film,but Hitchcock did alright with a Lifeboat also. One I enjoyed although not considered a classic was Jaws and the movie speaks for itself.

 

[Chili]

Pretty sure I've read most of those books and have seen the films,not that I remember much as it's been decades. The old man and the sea is a must read imo and not that I recall much from the film,but Hitchcock did alright with a Lifeboat also. One I enjoyed although not considered a classic was Jaws and the movie speaks for itself.

I've seen practically every Hitchcock film...except Lifeboat. Will get around to it at some point. Thought of another great book/great film. We had Le Salaire de la Peur in school (The Wages of Fear). Classic film, need to re-watch at some point.

With many films, believe the goal is two hours in length so stuff from the book gets left out. Have you read Papillon? Great book and love the film (the original) but a lot of the story is left out in the film, there is stuff that is changed as well. I enjoyed Geronimo's autobiography but to film that would have been a mini series. The film's not bad but it only covers part of the book. Interesting topic!

 

[angusyoung]

I've seen practically every Hitchcock film...except Lifeboat. Will get around to it at some point. Thought of another great book/great film. We had Le Salaire de la Peur in school (The Wages of Fear). Classic film, need to re-watch at some point.

With many films, believe the goal is two hours in length so stuff from the book gets left out. Have you read Papillon? Great book and love the film (the original) but a lot of the story is left out in the film, there is stuff that is changed as well. I enjoyed Geronimo's autobiography but to film that would have been a mini series. The film's not bad but it only covers part of the book. Interesting topic!

Really? spoiler alert, he's on the newspaper in the boat. Have not seen that film, certainly have not read the book but the film does sound interesting from the quick look it took, always like a jungle caper.

Interesting that you mention Papillon as I was going to bring up as well for varied reasons. Not sure if I saw or read it first but there was a significant gap between and loved both versions. Decades later a gf read the book and so I reread it and then we watched the film and the film paled in comparison as per your observation,but still a great film and the less said about the reboot the better.

Geronimo I have not read but is it not a film? Mini series can be pretty good,Roots was eye-opening and the book was very good even if some creativeness was instilled.

 

[Chili]

Really? spoiler alert, he's on the newspaper in the boat. Have not seen that film, certainly have not read the book but the film does sound interesting from the quick look it took, always like a jungle caper.

Interesting that you mention Papillon as I was going to bring up as well for varied reasons. Not sure if I saw or read it first but there was a significant gap between and loved both versions. Decades later a gf read the book and so I reread it and then we watched the film and the film paled in comparison as per your observation,but still a great film and the less said about the reboot the better.

Geronimo I have not read but is it not a film? Mini series can be pretty good,Roots was eye-opening and the book was very good even if some creativeness was instilled.

If it interests you, the film on Geronimo (1993) is not bad. The actor playing him, Wes Studi, is very good. The autobiography is at Project Gutenberg for free.

A film a little similiar to Lifeboat maybe you have seen was Flight of the Phoenix. Best selling novel, film is pretty good too.

 

[angusyoung]

If it interests you, the film on Geronimo (1993) is not bad. The actor playing him, Wes Studi, is very good. The autobiography is at Project Gutenberg for free.

A film a little similiar to Lifeboat maybe you have seen was Flight of the Phoenix. Best selling novel, film is pretty good too.

Thanks,I'll look into it, sounds like it's worth a watch.

Yes I have seen both version and possibly read the book but I forget so much it's hard to keep track of how much I've forgotten. Big fan of Jimmy Stewart,had a unique style and way,very good actor.

 

[angusyoung]

Started rereading a thesaurus, interesting, fascinating,engrossing,riveting,compelling comes to mind

 

[angusyoung]

Started reading this,my friends wife gave it to me from her friend that wrote it,so far,alright,light and some humorous parts.

If it interests you, the film on Geronimo (1993) is not bad. The actor playing him, Wes Studi, is very good. The autobiography is at Project Gutenberg for free.

A film a little similiar to Lifeboat maybe you have seen was Flight of the Phoenix. Best selling novel, film is pretty good too.

Been a while but did see the film Geronimo.enjoyed although it could have been more elaborate.

 

[Chili]

Started reading this,my friends wife gave it to me from her friend that wrote it,so far,alright,light and some humorous parts.

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Been a while but did see the film Geronimo.enjoyed although it could have been more elaborate.

Agree. The book I read was on his life, the film only covered a small part.

Re-watched the film and just about finished the book. Enjoyed the film but glad I waited to read the book, a few things were made up for dramatic purposes. The book also has a bunch of the transcripts on subjects like Watergate, Vietnam and Chile. Have found it interesting.

 

[DougHarvey]

I've seen practically every Hitchcock film...except Lifeboat. Will get around to it at some point. Thought of another great book/great film. We had Le Salaire de la Peur in school (The Wages of Fear). Classic film, need to re-watch at some point.

With many films, believe the goal is two hours in length so stuff from the book gets left out. Have you read Papillon? Great book and love the film (the original) but a lot of the story is left out in the film, there is stuff that is changed as well. I enjoyed Geronimo's autobiography but to film that would have been a mini series. The film's not bad but it only covers part of the book. Interesting topic!

Le Salaire de la Peur (The Wages of Fear)

That's an awesome movie. There are so many amazing foreign films that people in North America have never even heard of.

 

[tinyzombies]

 

[angusyoung]

Agree. The book I read was on his life, the film only covered a small part.

Re-watched the film and just about finished the book. Enjoyed the film but glad I waited to read the book, a few things were made up for dramatic purposes. The book also has a bunch of the transcripts on subjects like Watergate, Vietnam and Chile. Have found it interesting.

You're in the book? they spelled your name wrong.
I'm hazy on those years but it was a great interest back then when I followed much more closely.Might have to delve back into some American history.Would not mind watching JFK again,been a while.

 

[Chili]

You're in the book? they spelled your name wrong.
I'm hazy on those years but it was a great interest back then when I followed much more closely.Might have to delve back into some American history.Would not mind watching JFK again,been a while.

I never won many spelling bees...ha ha

Will re-watch the JFK film at some point, good film. Have read some books on the Kennedys, this was the best one:

 

[angusyoung]

I never won many spelling bees...ha ha

Will re-watch the JFK film at some point, good film. Have read some books on the Kennedys, this was the best one:

A fascinating family,with so many tragedies. Haven't read it but sounds interesting. Familiar with much of the history but still searching for the ones that orchestrated the ''hit''. Perhaps one day the American government will accurately and fully disclose what actual went down,but somehow I doubt that.

 

[angusyoung]

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Does the book go into detail about Booth breaking his leg which led to his capture?