Re: TANSTAAFL

Mark A. Siefert wrote:

>	  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) 

You mean, as in TNT? But then again, who said anything about Hollywood
being involved?

> Science fiction cinema these
> days is controlled by two elements: 1)Action, 2) Special Effects.

Concur.

> 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.

Absolutely.

Before this degenerates into a "me too" thread, how about doing some
casting?

Gospodin Manuel O'Kelly Davis - no idea
Wyoming Knott - again, no idea
Prof Bernado De La Paz - Robyn Williams
Mycroft Holmes/Adam Selene - Max Headrooom

Scriptwriter/Head Honcho with full creative responsibility: JMS

"To Dream the impossible Dream"... hey, this might just possibly be
doable.
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