scarymvyfanatic
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Michael Crichton
Hey guys, ever heard of michael crichton? He is one of the best(in my oppinion) sci fi authors ever!!! He wrote many books to become classic movies including Jurassic Park1, Jurassic Park2 and Timeline! Also he has written at least 15 books, anyone no ne thing else bout him?
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Jul 16th, 2004 02:03 AM
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Jul 16th, 2004 04:55 AM
scarymvyfanatic
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ok lol,
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Jul 16th, 2004 05:04 AM
big gay kirk
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15!! nearer a hundred if you count non fiction and pseudonyms... one of the most prolific writers ever... And he deliberately writes books that can be turned into films with the minimum of fuss... Timeline, Jurassic park, Eaters of the Dead, Terminal Man, Congo, Andromeda Strain... he's also the man behind ER.... but then we all have off days....
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Jul 16th, 2004 11:13 PM
Predator 89
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have any of you read prey? I think its his latest work and they're thinking of turning it into a movie.
Jul 19th, 2004 06:16 PM
Agent Elrond
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Alot of his books have become movies, with mixed results. Jurassic Park 1 and 2 were good, Timeline, so-so, from what I heard.
I haven't read anyone of his books, yet I like him, odd?
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Jul 21st, 2004 12:50 AM
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have you ever heard of Crichton?
what a question! of course I have! got almost all his books!
Timeline was horrible imo; bad theory, bad history
Jul 21st, 2004 10:19 AM
Predator 89
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Didnt like timeline either but i think prey is so far his best work.
Jul 21st, 2004 02:42 PM
scarymvyfanatic
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Prey is the best, i hope they make a movie, it would b so awesome
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Jul 24th, 2004 05:17 AM
Baylin
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The only problem I have is the books are excellent but the films are bad! imo jurassic park was a superb book but the film was disapointment, good effects, but did the book so little justice.
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Jul 24th, 2004 02:54 PM
Drac39
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I`ve read his earlier work Congo,Jurassic Park 1&2
He is a great writer,but I`d have to agree about the movie adaptions of his work
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Jul 24th, 2004 03:00 PM
scarymvyfanatic
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but besides the fact of the book the movies kick all other movies a**es, well, usually, so i don't see anything wrong with it, to do the book a justice they would have to make like a 7-10 hour movie,
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Jul 25th, 2004 05:57 AM
Baylin
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It's probably just me but if I read a book first and then see the film, which is what usually happens, I'm almost always dissapointed by the film.
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Jul 26th, 2004 06:43 PM
scarymvyfanatic
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i always read the book first, but i still get a thrill from the movies
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Jul 29th, 2004 12:19 AM
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I thought Timeline was a great book, it was a shame they made such a horrible movie out of it.
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Aug 13th, 2004 05:59 AM
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Jurassic Park the book was waaaaaaay better than the movie. Second one was good. Prey was ok.........and Timeline both the book and the movie sucked IMHO.
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Aug 13th, 2004 06:20 AM
Mandrag Ganon
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In Memorandum: Michael Crichton 1942-2008
quote: Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer.
While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.
Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.
He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.
The world has truly lost one of it's best.
R.I.P. Michael Crichton
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Nov 6th, 2008 07:17 PM
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