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The Martian by Andy Weir

Started by Velma, October 12, 2015, 06:50:14 AM

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#15
October 16, 2015, 10:47:03 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 16, 2015, 10:29:54 PM
I understand that the guy was quite surprised when it took off and got so popular.

In the movie Damon was pretty good, but he's almost getting type-cast.  Like John Wayne is always John Wayne, Matt Damon is always Matt Damon.  To me, anyway.  Jason Bourne in space. But I did like the movie.

It's why the British, Irish and the Australians take a majority of leading roles.
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#16
October 17, 2015, 12:41:10 AM
Give Damon room to stretch though, and he shows some serious acting cops. He was perfect in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
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OldGit

#17
October 17, 2015, 09:47:06 AM
I took a lot of trouble hunting down a free copy and converting it to Kindle format, so I am now pissed off to find that Amazon are giving it away free anyway.

Tank

#18
October 17, 2015, 10:10:41 AM
Serves you right. Copyright thief!
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OldGit

#19
October 17, 2015, 10:16:38 AM
True, but other Kindle owners can now benefit. ;)

Claireliontamer

#20
October 17, 2015, 10:28:08 AM
Have you a link to get it free on kindle?  I've had a look on the amazon site and can't find it.

Tank

#21
October 17, 2015, 10:28:22 AM
Quote from: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 10:16:38 AM
True, but other Kindle owners can now benefit. ;)
Hmmfffff.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
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'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
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OldGit

#22
October 17, 2015, 01:50:15 PM
Sorry, Claire, what I noticed must have been one of several books about The Martian; the book itself costs £3:66.  Or there is another book with the same title by George Du Maurier- I've just downloaded that one to see what it's like.  Apologies.

joeactor

#23
October 17, 2015, 02:14:07 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 16, 2015, 10:29:54 PMIn the movie Damon was pretty good, but he's almost getting type-cast.  Like John Wayne is always John Wayne, Matt Damon is always Matt Damon.  To me, anyway.  Jason Bourne in space. But I did like the movie.

There a lot of actors at all levels that stick to one basic type. It can be an easier path to success since it's easier to sell. Branding versatility is much harder.

I did a blog on the topic a while back:
http://www.joesdump.com/2014/10/20/branding-versatility/
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