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Dune proved that fans are as excited about sci-fi adaptations as ever before, but several iconic books still haven't reached the silver screen. (www.cbr.com)
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Film sci-fi is often original, with stories that were made specifically for the screen, but there have also been many, many sci-fi adaptations. Many classic novels have been made into sci-fi movies, even previously thought unfilmable ones like Dune, but there are still many great sci-fi novels out there that have never made the leap to the silver screen. These books would make for excellent movies, or in some cases, series of movies.

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[–] Olhonestjim 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They might add Ben Bova's Grand Tour, Iain M Banks' Culture, Anne McAffrey's Dragonriders of Pern, and Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat series to the list.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Dude, Stainless Steel Rat was my jam, back in the day.

[–] Olhonestjim 1 points 8 months ago

Retro-futurism in space opera is such a rich visual aesthetic, and yet it has been mostly relegated to older, low budget movies with poorly considered stories. This shall not do! A fine interstellar robbery ought to bring a bit of excitement to this dreary planet!

[–] LazaroFilm 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

It seems like my favorite books are all being adapted recently. Hopefully the trend will continue.

  • [x] Wool/Silo
  • [x] Foundation
  • [x] Three Body Problem
  • [ ] Murderbot Diaries
  • [ ] Red Rising

(PS: I’m also open to next reads suggestions)

[–] Woozythebear 1 points 8 months ago

They need to make books into shows and not movies, really suck when books you like get crunched into a 2 hour movie.

[–] TheBlackKnight 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I heard rumours of an AppleTV adaptation of Neuromancer months ago and nothing since then. Anybody have any updates on this?