Man, that was a depressing film.

Off topic, but don't go too far overboard - after all, we are watching...heh.
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Postby Jeffro » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:00 am

Originally posted by Colonel Ingus
Excellent book.

Orwell's "1984", Huxley's "Brave New World", and Bradbury's "Farenheit 451" are all excellent cautionary tales.


I've read Farenheit 451, and it is a great book.

The movie, IMO, sucks...
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Postby Major SONAR » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:00 am

I have "Brave New World" in MP3. PM me if you want a copy.
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Postby Jeffro » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:38 am

I think if they were to make a remake, what do you think would be a good up-to-date cast (thinking that the director would keep true to the story). Maybe an indie film...

I think the new theme song should be Radiohead-Karma Police.

Just a thought. :)
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Postby inmate#655321 » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:50 am

LOL.. 1984 isn't as bleek or depressing as some other movies/books I've read. You want depressing? Watch 'The Jimmy Show'. Thats about as depressing as it gets.

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Postby Chacal » Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:55 pm

Also watch "Brazil". Same genre.
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Postby DocTrebor » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:25 pm

A good book you all might like (esp the bfv vietnam guys) is The Things They Carried, great book!

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Postby Sgt. Quentin » Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:36 pm

"Flag of our Fathers" is anther great WWII book.
"1984" was written during WWII still tons of references to it in modern literature and theatre.
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Postby Tommy Boy » Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:53 pm

Tommy Boy will make you feel better...the movie I mean, not me!

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