Why You Should Be Excited about “The Martian”

Ed
By Ed Higginbotham
Sep 30, 2015

"The Martian" debuts on October 2.

Andy Weir's career as a writer has been extremely grassroots.

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 calls about his movie deal.

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NOHOME
NOHOME UberDork
9/30/15 9:35 a.m.

Already made a date with the wife-unit and bought tickets.

Really liked this book.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve MegaDork
9/30/15 9:35 a.m.

And because the book was awesome! I haven't enjoyed a book that much in a while.

KyAllroad
KyAllroad SuperDork
9/30/15 9:48 a.m.

Listened to that podcast just a couple weeks ago. It was excellent!

hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/30/15 9:49 a.m.

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.

T.J.
T.J. UltimaDork
9/30/15 10:16 a.m.

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.

classicJackets
classicJackets Reader
9/30/15 10:36 a.m.
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.

Cooper_Tired
Cooper_Tired Reader
9/30/15 10:37 a.m.

The book was great. Can't wait for the movie

The Hoff
The Hoff UltraDork
9/30/15 11:04 a.m.

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.

hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand Dork
9/30/15 11:17 a.m.

In reply to classicJackets:

It's yours. I replied to PM.

Entropyman
Entropyman GRM+ Memberand Reader
9/30/15 11:43 a.m.

Going to a pre-screening tomorrow at the Kennedy Space Center IMAX theater

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