Cast the Characters of Trek Literature - Page 18

JD · July 5 2006, 12:08 AM

FYI, that was Jude Law in Sky Captain, but don't feel bad, I've gotten him and Ewan McGregor alot to.

David Mack · July 5 2006, 12:23 AM

The part of Renton from Trainspotting that "inspired" Pennington is not the heroin abuse but rather the cynicism and immersion in a seedy underworld culture. Though that's not where Pennington starts out in Harbinger, it's part of what his future holds. After his disgrace in Harbinger, I've sort of imagined him becoming kind of a fringe "gonzo" journalist, a la Hunter S. Thompson. (Minus the shotgun in the mouth.)

Trent Roman · July 5 2006, 12:32 AM

David Mack said:
After his disgrace in Harbinger, I've sort of imagined him becoming kind of a fringe "gonzo" journalist, a la Hunter S. Thompson. (Minus the shotgun in the mouth.)

Well, that stands to reason. In the 23rd century, it would probably be a phaser rifle or something to that effect.

...what?

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

RookieBatman · July 5 2006, 03:13 AM

Trent Roman said:
You've not seen any of the Star Wars prequel movies? Wow. I mean, I know there are plenty of people out there who loathe them, but to have not seen them altogether...

Haven't seen any of them yet (except a handful of clips here and there). I plan to watch them eventually, but I'll probably wait until I've gone through the whole Star Trek universe first, which'll probably take like five years.

Ens. Brodsky said:
FYI, that was Jude Law in Sky Captain, but don't feel bad, I've gotten him and Ewan McGregor alot to.

Yeah, I know that now, but it took me a while (and I actually saw the movie).

David Mack said:
The part of Renton from Trainspotting that "inspired" Pennington is not the heroin abuse but rather the cynicism and immersion in a seedy underworld culture. Though that's not where Pennington starts out in Harbinger, it's part of what his future holds. After his disgrace in Harbinger, I've sort of imagined him becoming kind of a fringe "gonzo" journalist, a la Hunter S. Thompson. (Minus the shotgun in the mouth.)

He's a journalist? I thought he was a Starfleet officer. Wait, don't tell me, I haven't read it yet (but I will). Don't worry, I'll get to it soon enough. All in good time.

Mr. Laser Beam · July 5 2006, 03:25 AM

It'll be very interesting, to say the least, what Pennington eventually ends up doing that gets him the honor of having an entire school of journalism named after him... (the 'Pennington School' often mentioned on DS9)

Rosalind · July 5 2006, 03:29 AM

Trent Roman said:
You've not seen any of the Star Wars prequel movies? Wow. I mean, I know there are plenty of people out there who loathe them, but to have not seen them altogether...

how about this: I have not seen Star Wars, full stop.

It's on the to do list, after about a couple of dozen things such as catch up with all the Trek books.

Mr. Laser Beam · July 5 2006, 03:33 AM

Don't worry, Rosalind, I think I have committed a worse crime:

Not seeing Titanic.

Rosalind · July 5 2006, 03:37 AM

^ If it weren't for a friend who wanted to see it for a second time, I wouldn't've seen Titanic either. OTOH, this is a Trek board, and to tell people that you're a major Trek fan but have not seen SW?

RookieBatman · July 5 2006, 03:37 AM

Ha! I have seen neither Star Wars, nor Titanic!

Crown me!

RookieBatman · July 5 2006, 03:39 AM

Rosalind said:
OTOH, this is a Trek board, and to tell people that you're a major Trek fan but have not seen SW?

Hey, it's only because I'm so devoted to Star Trek that I haven't yet made time to watch Star Wars!

Emh · July 5 2006, 03:43 AM

This will kill some people: I haven't seen Fight Club yet.

Rosalind · July 5 2006, 03:43 AM

^ good argument, I'll have to remember that.

RookieBatman · July 5 2006, 04:05 AM

Emh said:
This will kill some people: I haven't seen Fight Club yet.

Hah! Haven't seen that either. Keep trying.

Mr. Laser Beam · July 5 2006, 04:21 AM

Emh said:
This will kill some people: I haven't seen Fight Club yet.

Me neither. Nor would I ever want to.

Turtletrekker · July 5 2006, 04:30 AM

I felt the same way-- until I actually saw Fight Club. The advertisements made it seem like a generic testosterone injected beat-em-up movie, but in the end it wasn't that at all. It was a serious mind-f**k ala "The Game".

July 5 2006, 12:08 AM	#256
JD Admiral Location: Arizona, USA	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature FYI, that was Jude Law in Sky Captain, but don't feel bad, I've gotten him and Ewan McGregor alot to. __________________ Over the course of many encounters and many years, I have successfully developed a standard operating procedure for dealing with big, nasty monsters. Run away. Me and Monty Python. Harry Dresden - Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6)

July 5 2006, 12:23 AM	#257
David Mack Writer Location: New York, NY	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature The part of Renton from Trainspotting that "inspired" Pennington is not the heroin abuse but rather the cynicism and immersion in a seedy underworld culture. Though that's not where Pennington starts out in Harbinger, it's part of what his future holds. After his disgrace in Harbinger, I've sort of imagined him becoming kind of a fringe "gonzo" journalist, a la Hunter S. Thompson. (Minus the shotgun in the mouth.) __________________ ~ David Mack \| "Where were you when the page was blank?" — Truman Capote Join me on Facebook & Twitter

July 5 2006, 03:25 AM	#260
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature It'll be very interesting, to say the least, what Pennington eventually ends up doing that gets him the honor of having an entire school of journalism named after him... (the 'Pennington School' often mentioned on DS9) __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

July 5 2006, 03:33 AM	#262
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature Don't worry, Rosalind, I think I have committed a worse crime: Not seeing Titanic. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

July 5 2006, 03:37 AM	#263
Rosalind TrekLit's Dr Rose Mod Location: Sydney, Australia	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature ^ If it weren't for a friend who wanted to see it for a second time, I wouldn't've seen Titanic either. OTOH, this is a Trek board, and to tell people that you're a major Trek fan but have not seen SW?

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July 5 2006, 03:37 AM	#264
RookieBatman Commodore Location: Out there, thataway...	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature Ha! I have seen neither Star Wars, nor Titanic! Crown me! __________________ I disagree with your opinion of the movie, but I will defend to the death your right to watch it!

July 5 2006, 03:43 AM	#266
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature This will kill some people: I haven't seen Fight Club yet. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

July 5 2006, 03:43 AM	#267
Rosalind TrekLit's Dr Rose Mod Location: Sydney, Australia	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature ^ good argument, I'll have to remember that.

July 5 2006, 04:30 AM	#270
Turtletrekker Vice Admiral Location: Tacoma, Washington	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature I felt the same way-- until I actually saw Fight Club. The advertisements made it seem like a generic testosterone injected beat-em-up movie, but in the end it wasn't that at all. It was a serious mind-f**k ala "The Game". __________________ Coulson lives!