tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post2208015340316709148..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: AvatarAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39742073920556027102010-04-03T10:22:41.227-04:002010-04-03T10:22:41.227-04:00I know they're working on a movie based on the...I know they're working on a movie based on the Asimov Foundation series. Hopefully that will take advantage of new technology to make it truly epic in scope to match the feel of the novels.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-19666265429650874952010-04-02T22:10:40.896-04:002010-04-02T22:10:40.896-04:00Loved LOtR, disappointed in the Narnia movies so f...Loved LOtR, disappointed in the Narnia movies so far -- would love to see Shannara brought to life, but only if it would be good! Allanon has long been a great favorite of mine, despite the silly name. (Did Brooks not know about Al-a-non?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-62948636174384365992010-04-02T08:37:50.794-04:002010-04-02T08:37:50.794-04:00Thanks for visiting, Carol.
LOTR was excellent, J...Thanks for visiting, Carol.<br /><br />LOTR was excellent, Jemi, but you're right - they butcher so many.<br /><br />Jamie, you mean movies like Transformers II? Cool package, nothing inside.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76564851178330634372010-04-02T06:43:24.475-04:002010-04-02T06:43:24.475-04:00I agree that Avatar has now opened up so much more...I agree that Avatar has now opened up so much more potential with regards to what we can do visually, but I fear that the awe factor may leave the story to stagnate a little (I've too often seen visuals become so predominant that there is little consideration for the story or the characters, since the audience's attention is so enraptured in what's being shoved in their face).<br /><br />What I would like to see in movie form, however, is Ian Irvine's Geomancer. It's got a kind of industrial fantasy feel to it, like steampunk with magic added into the mix. The new visual technology would make the magically powered machines look beautifu.Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-89066106310939014412010-04-02T06:25:52.050-04:002010-04-02T06:25:52.050-04:00A good start Alex. I opted out of the pressure, lo...A good start Alex. I opted out of the pressure, lol.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-19980853977117926902010-04-01T22:35:26.309-04:002010-04-01T22:35:26.309-04:00There are some books I just don't want to see ...There are some books I just don't want to see made into movies - they're too dear to my heart and I don't want them 'ruined' :)<br /><br />I was so worried about LotR, but I think they did a good job. I wonder if someone will someday take on the punny world of Piers Anthony :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-84367573723463777062010-04-01T22:20:01.560-04:002010-04-01T22:20:01.560-04:00Lot's of interesting facts about Avatar. I hav...Lot's of interesting facts about Avatar. I haven't seen the movie yet but I will when it comes out on DVD. Thanks for stopping by my blogAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095461005416691369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81799538028204134012010-04-01T21:04:17.898-04:002010-04-01T21:04:17.898-04:00Thanks for visiting here, Liza!
And Beth, that is...Thanks for visiting here, Liza!<br /><br />And Beth, that is the nice thing about (most) science fiction - it doesn't contain the gratuitous sex or language that are present in most genres. Because I don't care for it in books, either. (Forgive me, I am a little more tolerant when it comes to movies, though.)Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23318745848709089802010-04-01T20:37:33.751-04:002010-04-01T20:37:33.751-04:00Admittedly I am coming at this from a different po...Admittedly I am coming at this from a different point of view than most. I read almost exclusively Christian literature. I do venture into other mediums some times but am fairly intolerant of gratuitous foul language or graphic violence or sex scenes. But I love fantasy and sci fi. Some of my favorites are the Legends of The Guardian King series by Karen Hancock and in my opinion they would make good movies! :)Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-51961864484827742732010-04-01T17:42:44.853-04:002010-04-01T17:42:44.853-04:00I left a comment on someone else's blog last w...I left a comment on someone else's blog last week re: how on earth (even now) would they film The City and The City by China Mieville. Nobody else knew either, though :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-29181314652681061512010-04-01T16:54:57.945-04:002010-04-01T16:54:57.945-04:00Alex, thank you for following Middle Passages. I ...Alex, thank you for following Middle Passages. I haven't seen Avatar yet, so can't comment on numbers...but I'm looking forward to the month as you complete your challenge.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60443771079189644442010-04-01T14:36:46.477-04:002010-04-01T14:36:46.477-04:00Thanks, Gregg! Sorry, I am a diehard sci-fi fan.Thanks, Gregg! Sorry, I am a diehard sci-fi fan.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-3586030324031978802010-04-01T14:21:48.481-04:002010-04-01T14:21:48.481-04:00I have not seen the movie. I probably won't. I...I have not seen the movie. I probably won't. I haven't seen an Star Treck yet and etc. I am not into Sci-Fi ect. <br /><br />However, I did enjoy reading your post!Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-68695712652072307492010-04-01T12:46:15.572-04:002010-04-01T12:46:15.572-04:00Looks like those numbers may indeed rise higher!
...Looks like those numbers may indeed rise higher!<br /><br />Shannon and Wanda, have fun with the challenge.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59646158884539171962010-04-01T11:53:00.708-04:002010-04-01T11:53:00.708-04:00Hadn't seen this movie but you're off to g...Hadn't seen this movie but you're off to good start on the challenge. I'm trying it myself.Wandahttp://wateredsoul.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-14079907402270947192010-04-01T11:21:50.867-04:002010-04-01T11:21:50.867-04:00I have to be one of the last people on earth (exce...I have to be one of the last people on earth (except for Shannon)who hasn't seen Avatar…yet - so those numbers may still rise.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41245445990156298682010-04-01T10:51:22.903-04:002010-04-01T10:51:22.903-04:00I still have not seen this movie Avatar...sounds g...I still have not seen this movie Avatar...sounds good but just not my thing I guess..I did like the post so thanks for sharing and thanks for participating in the A to Z Challenge!Survivormamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363232459227919604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60494908982978804432010-04-01T10:40:55.370-04:002010-04-01T10:40:55.370-04:00Thanks, Arlee. I can think of some big bug movies ...Thanks, Arlee. I can think of some big bug movies they shouldn't do - does that count?<br /><br />Falen, Ender's Game would be cool.<br /><br />Helen, that is a scary thought.<br /><br />Marvin, of course I would begin with Avatar!<br /><br />Hagelrat, Weaveworld would be good, too.<br /><br />Dez, and even if the story was simple, I still thought Avatar rocked. Yes, I will be seeing Clash of the Titans, although might not be in 3D. None of the theaters around me have it in 3D.<br />Possible Shanara movie? I'm there!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75443657116379812402010-04-01T10:36:56.888-04:002010-04-01T10:36:56.888-04:00I just saw How to Train a Dragon and saw the three...I just saw How to Train a Dragon and saw the three d version. I can't imagine that movie not in three d now. The flying sequences were breathtaking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-54162089878110935532010-04-01T10:34:11.179-04:002010-04-01T10:34:11.179-04:00and yes, for the fans of SHANARA, I had a post abo...and yes, for the fans of SHANARA, I had a post about the possible movie over in HOLLYWOOD SPY last year, here's the link:<br />http://hollywood-spy.blogspot.com/2009/07/elfstones-of-shannara-shall-shine-on.htmlDEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57807656027333010362010-04-01T10:31:35.364-04:002010-04-01T10:31:35.364-04:00What a strange challenge, seems to Spartan and lim...What a strange challenge, seems to Spartan and limiting for me :PP <br /><br />Yep, I expected AVATAR would win that much and possibly more. <br /><br />Although I wasn't overamazed by the movie, and was left pretty much cold and impassive after watching it, I do love how it brought millions of people back to cinemas at the time when thousands of cinemas are being closed around the world and when watching movies in front of the big screen is pretty much American pastime while most people around the world are just forced to steal movies off the Net :((<br /><br />Alex, will you go to watch TITANS this weekend?DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57413740635745517402010-04-01T10:09:57.450-04:002010-04-01T10:09:57.450-04:00Avatar, story was weak but visually gorgeous. Hmm,...Avatar, story was weak but visually gorgeous. Hmm, I think the current 3D tech might be able to do justice to Weaveworld or the Imajica so i'd like to see one of those done now.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876050775872445521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-33842075117566093652010-04-01T09:49:36.316-04:002010-04-01T09:49:36.316-04:00I knew it. I KNEW you'd kick off the challenge...I knew it. I KNEW you'd kick off the challenge with Avatar, lol. Good job.<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55715569202069135152010-04-01T09:38:36.007-04:002010-04-01T09:38:36.007-04:00The technology just keeps advancing. I loved Avata...The technology just keeps advancing. I loved Avatar. I'm a little leery of what the experience might be for something like Silence of the Lambs.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25546486504173358542010-04-01T09:37:30.103-04:002010-04-01T09:37:30.103-04:00Yay! That was my guess!
I'm still hoping for a...Yay! That was my guess!<br />I'm still hoping for a (good) Ender's Game movieSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.com