Re: TANSTAAFL

Don't forget about "political correctness"!

Mark A. Siefert wrote:
> 
> Hello All:
> 
>	  A few months ago, Aint it Cool News reported that the guy who
wrote the
> oringinal script for film version of "The Puppet Masters" (that was
> before the suits got ahold of it) was working on a screen play for
"The
> Moon is a Harsh Mistress."
> 
>	  As much as I would love to see a film version of "TMiaHM, I
have my
> reservations about the project being undertaken in Hollywoods current
> creative climate. (or rather lack thereof)  Science fiction cinema
these
> days is controlled by two elements: 1)Action, 2) Special Effects.
> Although there are quite a few riot and battle scenes described in
> "TMiaHM" as well as some great FX potential, it is the plot and the
> characters that Heinlein presented that drove the novel.  As I'm sure
we
> all know, thoughtful sci-fi dosen't sell in Hollywood--especially one
> with some very controversial viewpoints.  It could very well
degenerate
> into another "Paul Veerhoven's Starship Troopers:" A watered-down,
> ultra-violent, T&A spectacular that has little if anything to do with
> the orginal novel.
> 
>	  However, I could be wrong.  Hollywood may want to take a
chance with a
> thought-provoking sci-fi movie with good acting and a decent plot.  
And
> maybe I'll flap my arms and fly to Venus--either that, or find a
> girlfriend.
> 
> --
> Later,
> Mark A. Siefert
> 
> Fall not in love, therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully
> surrender the things of youth: the birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan -
and
> let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks.
For
> a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken.  Take heart in the deepening
> gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that
> whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse in
> Milwaukee.
> 
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>						  National Lampoon
> 
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