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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 1:18:20 GMT
With the recent news of the HG Wells announcements, I have decided to listen to a release(s) in the Classics range monthly. Here is my schedule
January The Wizard of Oz February
Cicero
The Invisible Man March The First Men In The Moon The Evil Thereof April The Fetch The Picture of Dorian Grey May The Shape of Things to Come Treasure Island June Phantom of The Opera Survivors Audiobook July The Island of Doctor Moreau The Omega Factor Audiobook August Hamlet Dracula September The Time Machine October Frankenstein Carnacki the Ghost Hunter November The War of The Worlds King Lear December The Martian Chronicles I will post my thoughts here for each release. If anyone wants to join please feel free to do so.
P.S. When they announce Jekyll and Hyde's release date I will amend my schedule accordingly.
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Post by Trace on Jan 1, 2017 2:51:26 GMT
This will be fun to read your thoughts! Don't know if I can keep up with you but will definitely be reading your posts....Are you going to do all six of Carnacki in October? And no Martian Chronicles?
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Post by kimalysong on Jan 1, 2017 3:11:00 GMT
May join you in June with Phantom. Bought it and need to find a time to listen to it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 3:36:03 GMT
May join you in June with Phantom. Bought it and need to find a time to listen to it. Feel free to join in anytime Kim.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 3:36:47 GMT
This will be fun to read your thoughts! Don't know if I can keep up with you but will definitely be reading your posts....Are you going to do all six of Carnacki in October? And no Martian Chronicles? Yes to Carnacki and I have updated the schedule to add Martian Chronicle.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 19:10:42 GMT
Switched Martian Chronicles to December, Wizard of Oz to January and Treasure Island to February.
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Post by fingersmash on Jan 1, 2017 19:15:58 GMT
So is this another listen-a-thon? Count me in.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2017 19:18:34 GMT
So is this another listen-a-thon? Count me in. It could be, but as of right now, It's just me doing a listen through that if people want to join, that would be just fine.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 3:33:12 GMT
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum dramatized by Marc Platt
Love and Amazement. Those two words encapsulate The Wizard in Oz for me. Being a fan of the book more the movie, I was more than fully adjusted to the differences from the movie. The cast was great and Marc Platt made a great adaptation of it, which including the narration, I thought worked well with the story. Hats of to you @scotthandcock for creating a faithful and wonderful adaptation of one of my favourite books.
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Post by aemiliapaula on Jan 8, 2017 15:49:18 GMT
The part I liked best was Dan Starkey as the flying monkey union leader☺
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 15:51:16 GMT
The part I liked best was Dan Starkey as the flying monkey union leader☺ Yes that was very good and Dan Starkey was very well cast in that role.
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Post by kimalysong on Jan 8, 2017 16:15:20 GMT
Just bought it before the sale price ended. I actually prefer the 1939 movie to the book. Probably because I watched the movie so often as a child but only read the book as an adult. But for 2.99 it would be silly not to give this a shot. Thanks for your review masterdoctor
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 17:00:57 GMT
Just bought it before the sale price ended. I actually prefer the 1939 movie to the book. Probably because I watched the movie so often as a child but only read the book as an adult. But for 2.99 it would be silly not to give this a shot. Thanks for your review masterdoctor Welcome. Reading the book first probably helped me in some regards as I still love the movie, but I adore the book to pieces.
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Post by Ela on Jan 8, 2017 19:10:55 GMT
I've never actually read the book. I've only seen the movie.
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Post by elkawho on Jan 8, 2017 19:41:24 GMT
The reason I haven't bought this is that I'm not a fan of the book. I'm not sure if I'll enjoy it or not.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 19:53:31 GMT
The reason I haven't bought this is that I'm not a fan of the book. I'm not sure if I'll enjoy it or not. Hmm... Do you enjoy Marc Platt's writing? He may very well change your mind on the matter.
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Post by elkawho on Jan 8, 2017 20:24:56 GMT
The reason I haven't bought this is that I'm not a fan of the book. I'm not sure if I'll enjoy it or not. Hmm... Do you enjoy Marc Platt's writing? He may very well change your mind on the matter. Actually, yes I do. I keep going back and forth, since it's priced so low. I better make up my mind soon though.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Jan 8, 2017 20:28:19 GMT
Hmm... Do you enjoy Marc Platt's writing? He may very well change your mind on the matter. Actually, yes I do. I keep going back and forth, since it's priced so low. I better make up my mind soon though. I got it last year, it was okay, but honestly not one of the better adaptations of the Wizard of Oz.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 20:53:13 GMT
Hmm... Do you enjoy Marc Platt's writing? He may very well change your mind on the matter. Actually, yes I do. I keep going back and forth, since it's priced so low. I better make up my mind soon though. It might be wiser to spend the money on something more certain, even if it is rather cheap right now.
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Post by Ela on Jan 9, 2017 5:41:42 GMT
I suspect this won't be the last time it's on sale. It's tempting that it's so cheap, but I think I'll save my money for something else that I really want, personally. I'm focusing, as I've said elsewhere, on filling up my gaps in the Who ranges, for the most part. And I need to complete my Blake's 7 set when I have the cash. (Or next time there's a sale, whichever comes first. )
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