mailin 0 #1 February 13, 2005 I've read the book, loved it. Even wrote an 11 page paper comparing it to world war 2... ... but the movie (which is on UPN atm) continues to freak me out [crazy,] Seen the movie? Read the book? Your thoughts? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #2 February 13, 2005 When I was in poly tech it was compulsory reading Didn't like it much as a youngster, but read it again 10yrs ago an enjoyed it wonder why, Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #3 February 13, 2005 I know what you mean. I had to read the book in Senior English and loved it. But when we watched the movie it totally freaked me out. I still haven't seen it again and doubt I ever will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 13, 2005 I've read it a few times, never saw a movie that truely did it justice, though. Good book, lots of parallels in various parts of life.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 February 13, 2005 QuoteGood book, lots of parallels in various parts of life. Yep, thats why writing papers on that very subject write so easily... I like my mind to visualize stuff for me which is probably why I enjoyed the book and not the movie... but I'm truely captivated by it and can't stop watching... I'm going to regret watching this later... JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 February 13, 2005 Read the book and saw the movie. Love 'em both. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #7 February 13, 2005 Sorry, I can't speak about it right now. I don't have the conch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #8 February 13, 2005 QuoteSorry, I can't speak about it right now. I don't have the conch. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlailingJohn 0 #9 February 13, 2005 someone told me that the fat kid in the movies is drew carey is that true? I have never have gotten a chance to watch the credits to see if it was true. I threw my confidence out the airplane door years ago......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #10 February 13, 2005 QuoteSorry, I can't speak about it right now. I don't have the conch. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #11 February 13, 2005 There way a book? The book was required reading in Senior english, man I read slow, so I took the easy (sic) way out. Definately an interesting story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 February 13, 2005 Quote someone told me that the fat kid in the movies is drew carey is that true? Does not appear to be true. Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100054/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlailingJohn 0 #13 February 13, 2005 thank you......but it sure does look like him as a kid though.I threw my confidence out the airplane door years ago......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #14 February 13, 2005 Not unless Drew Carey is still under 30 years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legalart 0 #15 February 13, 2005 Manditory reading in my Sociology classes. Used as an illustration of how rapidly social mores go straight to hell without the background of societal pressures. Good lord I can't believe I remembered that 20 years later. (edited for spelling) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #16 February 14, 2005 You never saw the Simpsons episode? Tsk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 February 14, 2005 read the book a loong time ago. Interesting note: Way back when the Israelites were running around, some of the neighboring tribes worshipped a god named Baal. if you were a worshipper of Baal & you really wanted Baal's blessing, you would immolate your first born child as a sacrifice. (I think it was the Canaanites...and the word "Baal" in their language just means "god" or "Lord") Anyway, the Isrealites, who worshipped Yahweh, had a derogatory term for what was in their view, a false god: Baal-ze-bub (Balzebub) Which means "Lord-of-the-Flies". Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #18 February 14, 2005 Quotesomeone told me that the fat kid in the movies is drew carey is that true? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does not appear to be true. Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100054/ I think the original post was referring to the old version of the movie, not the 1990 remake. But I just looked up the old one (1963) and it wasn't Drew Carey. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #19 February 14, 2005 QuoteRead the book and saw the movie. Love 'em both. I'll second that. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #20 February 14, 2005 Freaky!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #21 February 14, 2005 me or the movie? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 February 14, 2005 Quoteme or the movie? Jen What do you think?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #23 February 14, 2005 I think I'm better keeping my mouth shut JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #24 February 14, 2005 I vote for mouth open, but that's just me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #25 February 14, 2005 ahh... but you can't handle that JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
