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Forever war would be an AWESOME movie.
Provided it's done right....
Provided it's done right....
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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Excellent. I enjoyed all four of those films.Originally posted by kato13 View Postsigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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I remember seeing Red Dawn while on Liberty Weekend in Boot Camp. (I also saw Ghostbusters, Condorman, and Yentl -- don't ask -- that same weekend.) It has long been one of my favorite movies.
I'm not sure that a remake would really have the same impact today as it did 25 years ago. We now live in a society that all-but demonizes the mere access to a firearm, much less teaching our children how to actually use such an "evil thing". To show a group of high school students who not only have access to and know how to use guns but who are also willing to do so against other human beings -- and yet keep from portraying them as a group of psychopathic juvenile delinquents -- is almost asking too much of the hankie-wringers who seem to be infesting Hollywood these days.
On the other tentacle, I would happily go see a true movie adaptation of Starship Troopers...I have nothing against the existing movie nor the "Roughnecks" animated series, but neither of them match very closely the way the book played out in my mind. I also second (or third or whatever) the suggestion of a movie made of The Forever War. For that matter, I would love to see movies of Old Man's War and any of the Falkenberg's Legion books. (I was given a copy of West of Honor as a commissioning present, and have carried it with me ever since.)Comment
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I can honestly see them changing it completely and turn them into a bunch of computer hackers/sabotours that only attack people with stunguns/whiffle/nerfbats and unplug electric cars or make the toilets overflowOriginally posted by Ed the Coastie View Post
and in the end when they are all captured unharmed they will be sent to a nice camp where they get told they did a bad thing
on a side note the bad guys might have gunsComment
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I read recently (can't remember where) that the director of STT hadn't even finished the book when he started making the movie. I'm not sure if he ever did.Originally posted by natehale1971 View Post
I actually kind of dug the "Roughnecks" animated STT series.
Loved the Forever War. I'm not sure it would translate to film, though and I'm not sure Ridley's the director to try it.
Condorman Loved it as a little kid; watched it again a few years ago... Sheesh! It did not hold up at all.
How can they remake Red Dawn If the Chinese are the main baddies, lot's of folks are going to scream RACISM! (and, perhaps, rightly so).Author of Twilight 2000 adventure modules, Rook's Gambit and The Poisoned Chalice, the campaign sourcebook, Korean Peninsula, the gear-book, Baltic Boats, and the co-author of Tara Romaneasca, a campaign sourcebook for Romania, all available for purchase on DriveThruRPG:
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Right now in the US, it doesn't matter what you do or say -- someone's going to scream RACISM!Originally posted by Raellus View PostI'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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Roger that. "Oh, you don't like the President's plan for XXXXXXX You racist!"Originally posted by pmulcahy11b View PostJust because I'm on the side of angels doesn't mean I am one.Comment
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"That kid bought a chocolate icecream instead of caramel!"Originally posted by pmulcahy11b View Post
"Racist! Burn him!"
If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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I personally feel that the "Racism" card pendulum is swinging to the point where it exceeds actual cases of blatant/apparent racism (I have no idea how prevalent sub/semi conscious racism is). To be honest I hate that the word racism has been diluted to such a degree it has almost become useless. I really don't like it being used when "prejudiced" is really the proper term for most cases.
A variation happened to word Rape. It became sexual assault. And now when a eight year old boy kisses a classmate it can be classified by the same term. That is really inane.
Harsh words with bite used to have a clear definition, now the waters have been muddied so people can make something appear more significant than it is. That is a shame.Comment
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Getting back on topic
Red Dawn Imdb page
Ugh. This the directors first movie. Though he was the stunt coordinator/second unit director for two the Bourne Movies and three kings.
Interesting the first two leads are Australian.Comment
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I'm getting behind on the times. I have no idea who any of those people are!Originally posted by kato13 View PostGetting back on topic
Red Dawn Imdb page
Ugh. This the directors first movie. Though he was the stunt coordinator/second unit director for two the Bourne Movies and three kings.
Interesting the first two leads are Australian.I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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Red Dawn remake! Sacrilege! Heresy! Who do they think they are But I'll probably see it anyway, just to compare the two versions.Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have a plan to kill them.
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Well that changes everything. If there are Australians involved its bound to be awesome.Originally posted by kato13 View Post
Bias Of course not, why would you suggest such a thing
sigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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