24-08-2013, 06:23 PM
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I'm an avid Stephen King fan. I agree that his writing style changed after his accident. Still want to read more, though. I'm not aware if that particular movie is coming on in the states. Lost my sci-fi channel, rates went up too high to afford. Oh well. I'll check back and read your summation.
25-08-2013, 01:54 AM
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Hi Ben-Varrey. I used to get on demand on channel 1 but can't afford the Comcast package deal anymore. Tough times financially. I have what they call limited basic. Thank you for the welcome
I hope to see some reviews about the movie from you all.
25-08-2013, 10:54 AM
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Well dreamer, not much to report this week as they are just scene setting and character introducing so it was a bit slow but the SE are good. If you've read the book, you'll know his stories can be slow to start until he gets the detail out of the way and you won't have missed much yet.One thing I will say is that James 'Junior' Rennie is nowhere near as ruthless and evil-looking as he should be, they do seem to have gone for the pretty-boy look (for both him and Dale 'Barbie' Barbara) which is a shame, I like a baddie to look like a baddie
26-08-2013, 05:52 PM
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See Ben I have to disagree with you, I like it when a character 'looks' like a good guy, clean rugged handsome etc. then suddenly he/she does something jaw droppingly evil. Now THAT is good casting. For instance I have always loved Travolta, and his goodies are amazing (Michael, George in Phenomenon) but his baddies are even more so because out comes that sexy smile and it just turns evil before your eyes!09-09-2013, 01:37 PM
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Well, the book is set in a little hick town in the middle of nowhere, so it's rather unrealistic that all the cast look so glossy and wholesome, and much younger than in the book! Boss Rennie isn't sufficiently powerful and menacing, and I agree that Junior is miscast - I'd pictured him as a spotty, unhealthy-looking beanpole.I really enjoyed the book, but have given up on the TV series.
Incidentally, has anyone read 22.11.63?
09-09-2013, 02:06 PM
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Trixie I have read everything he has ever written, so yes 22.11.63. And I have to object most vehemently to your comment apropos the citizens of a small town. I, for instance live in a small village tucked away in one of the S.Wales valleys and our villagers are as clean and wholesome as any you would wish to find. Are you suggesting that small town folk should all look like hillbillies? That all small towns are Hicksville?09-09-2013, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Trixie
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Well, the book is set in a little hick town in the middle of nowhere, so it's rather unrealistic that all the cast look so glossy and wholesome, and much younger than in the book! Boss Rennie isn't sufficiently powerful and menacing, and I agree that Junior is miscast - I'd pictured him as a spotty, unhealthy-looking beanpole.
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