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[Iceman]

Yeah, I think tv's probably the better format for adaptations of fantasy novels so it's a trend I hope that continues.

Definitely. There's too much material in most of my favourite fantasy novels to do on film unless each book in a series was done over multiple films. And even then you'd have to cut out a lot of great stuff. I really want this genre to take off finally.

 

[Perfect Cell]

I think that's true of a lot of source material with dense world-building. The Expanse, for example, would probably have been awful as a movie or movie series. I don't know if that was ever an option, but... TV was the better route.

 

[flickchick85]

Oh yeah, the Expanse would be terrible as a movie.

I'm still hoping they re-do Harry Potter as a TV series some day. One season per book would be perfect for that, imo.

 

[Fallen Angel]

The Lounge Runner.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

My buddy Jeremy keeps telling me to get into EXPANSE. Tried to get through the first two episodes of the show months back but it didn't grab me. I gotta give it another try.


Treating myself on my day/night off. At my local Malaysian place. Ginger duck noodle soup, ginger duck and scallion rice with Buddhist vegetable dish. Gonna be a piggy.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

The Lounge Runner.

Is Bill Murray in that? No? You have your answer FA.

 

[squeekness]

That last lounge went quick.

 

[Perfect Cell]

The Expanse is another one of those shows that takes a bit to kick into gear. People like to call it "Game of Thrones in space", which seems a bit forced, but it is really good.

 

[flickchick85]

My buddy Jeremy keeps telling me to get into EXPANSE. Tried to get through the first two episodes of the show months back but it didn't grab me. I gotta give it another try.

Much like GoT, those early eps are really just planting seeds. Admittedly they didn't have a "hook" moment like the last scene of GoT's pilot, but once the seeds are planted, it gets pretty riveting, imo. It's easily my favorite sci-fi serial on TV right now.

 

[Iceman]

I think that's true of a lot of source material with dense world-building. The Expanse, for example, would probably have been awful as a movie or movie series. I don't know if that was ever an option, but... TV was the better route.

Oh right, not seen that one. Yes dense world-building is what I really enjoy and allows for much deeper escapism for me.

 

[KevanG]

Anyone feel like we've had this lounge name before?

 

[Iceman]

Oh yeah, the Expanse would be terrible as a movie.

I'm still hoping they re-do Harry Potter as a TV series some day. One season per book would be perfect for that, imo.

One season per book is how I would like creators to treat a lot of fantasy novels out there.

 

[Reek]

Anyone feel like we've had this lounge name before?

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*slow clap*

Well done, lad.

 

[jokesonm3]

Was hoping for something like Shape of Lounge

 

[Perfect Cell]

Anyone feel like we've had this lounge name before?

 

[flickchick85]

Everyone's a critic.

 

[Perfect Cell]

Was hoping for something like Shape of Lounge

How do you hope for something you never suggested? People aren't mind-readers!

Until I perfect the serum, that is.

 

[Reek]

If we quickly get a new lounge for the superbowl... we can respect the battle of beer run.

To the Lounge of Misery! Dilly Dilly!

 

[Perfect Cell]

The last lounge took 12 days, so you'd have to crank out quality posts at 3 times the speed.

 

[Guts]

It's funny how Quark, Nog and Rom became such rich characters. Granted... I think shoe horning Quark into every story sometimes got tiresome but I loved the character and the actor.

I really enjoyed how some of the characters progressed throught the show. Back in season one I wouldn't think Nog would be the type of person to join Star Fleet, [BLACKOUT]loose a leg, and develop PTSD. [/BLACKOUT]

 

[squeekness]

If we quickly get a new lounge for the superbowl... we can respect the battle of beer run.

To the Lounge of Misery! Dilly Dilly!

No more dilly dilly!

 

[Perfect Cell]

I really enjoyed how some of the characters progressed throught the show. Back in season one I wouldn't think Nog would be the type of person to join Star Fleet, [BLACKOUT]loose a leg, and develop PTSD. [/BLACKOUT]

I still wish they had used the Gorn instead of the Breen. The Breen were cool and all, but who wouldn't want to see a bunch of crappy reptile costumes talking to Cardassians and changlings? No one, that's who.

 

[Guts]