what are some of the classic sci fi books that would make a great movie?

fatfather_2005 · September 01, 2013, 07:05:11 PM

i have several i would love to see made into a movie or a mini series.
the foundation series is one, the caves of steel, a canticle for liebowitz, some many others.
so what do you think?

Rico · September 01, 2013, 07:32:36 PM

"Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Any Dragonrider/Pern book by Anne McCaffrey.

Bromptonboy · September 02, 2013, 04:14:11 AM

Rama would be great! Liebowitz as well. I have always wanted to see any of the 'Stainless Steel Rat' series made into a story also:
Humanoids Jack Williamson
Ringworld Larry Niven
Mote in God's Eye Niven & Pournelle

fatfather_2005 · September 02, 2013, 07:57:22 PM

another one i would to see is a PLANET OF THE APES closer to the original books, i love the movies, but i have read the book, i think that version would be awesome to see.

Ensign Random · September 02, 2013, 10:51:43 PM

Robert Charles Wilson
BLIND LAKE
CHRONOLITHS

Jobydrone · September 03, 2013, 06:34:00 AM

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see an ongoing series from HBO (a la Tales From the Crypt) that covers all or many of the short stories in the "Essential Ellison" omnibus. Why hasn't more of his fiction been adapted?

Jobydrone · September 03, 2013, 07:07:38 AM

Quote from: Rico on September 01, 2013, 07:32:36 PM
"Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Any Dragonrider/Pern book by Anne McCaffrey.

Pern! I am surprised this hasn't happened, especially with the popularity of Game of Thrones. An ongoing series featuring dragons seems like it would be a no-brainer right now. Showtime, listening?

Bryancd · September 03, 2013, 07:10:37 AM

Yes, Pern! I think the technology is good enough now to realize those books in film.

ChrisMC · September 03, 2013, 07:34:33 AM

Quote from: Jobydrone on September 03, 2013, 06:34:00 AM
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see an ongoing series from HBO (a la Tales From the Crypt) that covers all or many of the short stories in the "Essential Ellison" omnibus. Why hasn't more of his fiction been adapted?

Maybe everyone's afraid to work with him, he is quite a cantankerous fellow. ;)

Rico · September 03, 2013, 02:04:36 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on September 03, 2013, 07:10:37 AM
Yes, Pern! I think the technology is good enough now to realize those books in film.

Pern has been optioned a number of times over the years. It has all the elements to make a great movie(s) - or mini-series. I'd love to see someone tackle this for cable after "Game of Thrones" ends.

Bromptonboy · September 03, 2013, 02:28:17 PM

Off topic but my sister went on a date with Ellison back in the late 70's. :) She didn't care too much for him.

ChrisMC · September 03, 2013, 02:46:39 PM

What a shock Pete! He seems like such an easy going guy! ;)

Bromptonboy · September 03, 2013, 03:20:06 PM

Quote from: ChrisMC on September 03, 2013, 02:46:39 PM
What a shock Pete! He seems like such an easy going guy! ;)

Conceited &$%#! was the term I think.. ;)
I love his works though. I have an tape audio book of him reading his own 'Boy And His Dog' - which is really incredible.

WillEagle · September 03, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Lots of good ideas. I would watch most of them if they come out.

falconer · September 05, 2013, 04:23:57 PM

I'd like to see a more faithful version of Starship Troopers.