Time for a nerd-out. Did you know that Andy Weir, author of the upcoming film "The Martian," was once a guest on our podcast? Here's why you Grassroots fans should check out the movie.
Andy Weir's career as a writer has been extremely grassroots. At one point, he was taking breaks from his job as a computer programmer to answer …
Already made a date with the wife-unit and bought tickets.
Really liked this book.
And because the book was awesome! I haven't enjoyed a book that much in a while.
Listened to that podcast just a couple weeks ago. It was excellent!
I just ordered and read it last weekend. I bet it will translate very well to the big screen. Anyone want my copy? If you cover the shipping it is yours.
I first heard of the book through this forum. Read it and passed it along to my older son who also loved it. Listened to the Podcast back when it came out as well, so for me there is a definite connection between GRM and The Martian.
hobiercr wrote: I just ordered and read it last weekend. I bet it will translate very well to the big screen. Anyone want my copy? If you cover the shipping it is yours.
hobier I would love to take you up on that. I'll shoot you a message.
The book was great. Can't wait for the movie
I also read the book because of multiple references and recommendations on the GRM board. It was great and can't wait to see the movie. Hopefully my wife won't make me wait until she reads it too.
In reply to classicJackets:
It's yours. I replied to PM.
Going to a pre-screening tomorrow at the Kennedy Space Center IMAX theater
Mrs. TJ is reading this and loves it. Movie looks promising.
The Martian: interstellar 2, Murph's revenge.
Bought the book last night. So for, so excellent!
Just got out of the theater. Damn good movie!! Go. Go now. Go see this film!
So much duct tape.....
Awesome movie, took SWMBO last night and we both couldn't stop laughing and smiling through the whole thing.
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The movie was great. I think it's even better if you read the book first.
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