Corvinus85 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jaxom 1974 said: Using BSC as the starting point...I do see how it can work, but how do you, or do you even, lay groundwork for The First Law stuff...? That's what I wonder about. That said, this could be a really fun movie. BSC is likely my favorite also, though I really liked The Heroes also... Through Shenkt, Ishri, and Sulfur's appearance at the end you imply there is a larger world with bigger players out there. The war between Talins and Ospria would help lay the groundwork in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlan the Gallant Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 5/31/2023 at 9:57 AM, Ser Not Appearing said: At least for me, Cosca's casting and portrayal trumps almost anyone else. I hope they nail that part. Love me some Nicomo Cosca. Tony Dalton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanF Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 BSC is my favourite, too. There’s so much to laugh at, like Morveer, the ethical poisoner, Cosca interviewing the musicians/assassins, the fight in the brothel, Cosca’s return to command, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 10:10 PM, Garlan the Gallant said: Tony Dalton Wow I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 I found BSC to be the most fun of the standalones. It's a good place to start with an adaptation. My concern is that a movie is going to have to cut out significant parts of the story and the pacing is going to be a mess like The Last Kingdom movie. I wish we could have got a season of like 10 episodes to adapt BSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaston de Foix Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Consigliere said: I found BSC to be the most fun of the standalones. It's a good place to start with an adaptation. My concern is that a movie is going to have to cut out significant parts of the story and the pacing is going to be a mess like The Last Kingdom movie. I wish we could have got a season of like 10 episodes to adapt BSC. I too would like more, but I'll take what is offered first. Let a thousand flowers bloom. We can have a live-action and an animated version of BSC. A series and a movie. A spin-off series featuring the life and career of Nicoma Cosco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 12:32 PM, Gaston de Foix said: I too would like more, but I'll take what is offered first. Let a thousand flowers bloom. We can have a live-action and an animated version of BSC. A series and a movie. A spin-off series featuring the life and career of Nicoma Cosco. I found Cosca's death and final fall from grace really hard to read. Gaston de Foix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, BigFatCoward said: I found Cosca's death and final fall from grace really hard to read. He could have been killed earlier, but if he was going to survive to old age, he was always going to end up a wretched jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 7:20 AM, Consigliere said: I found BSC to be the most fun of the standalones. It's a good place to start with an adaptation. My concern is that a movie is going to have to cut out significant parts of the story and the pacing is going to be a mess like The Last Kingdom movie. I wish we could have got a season of like 10 episodes to adapt BSC. The book is literally a fantasy version of Kill BIll. They got that done in four hours. I think they could do the same with BSC. A 2.5 hour runtime might be a bit short, but to say it needs 10 hours is definitely overkill. Darzin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Nah. A season is needed to properly adapt BSC. My expectations of the movie are low. Fully expect the pacing to be a mess. Mark Antony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/22/2023 at 4:48 PM, Veltigar said: You know, I think you and I are the only people who are of this opinion on this forum at least. Nah, me too. Well, 'did nothing for me' is strong, but it's definitely my least favourite Abercrombie book. Mostly because I just found it a little repetitive. Veltigar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I didn't appreciate it either -- the repetition to start with, then geographical and cultural mess resulting from his attempt to invoke actual places and peoples and history and languages, but not really, was irritating too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I'm doing a re read and to make it fit in 2.5 hours they are going to have to butcher it. The best part is the interplay between the fucked up group, I'm afraid that will be lost for a focus on the big scenes (the bank, Cardotti's, Salier's siege, the battle at the farmstead/Cosca's resurrection, Rogont's battle and the siege of Orso). Gobba can be cut without any problem to the story, and Shenkt if you think it will only be a standalone. Consigliere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlan the Gallant Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Unpopular opinion but I could care less about the movie and the series he’s writing now. I want the next First Law book. Gaston de Foix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidel Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 What is Joe writing now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaston de Foix Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 6:50 PM, Garlan the Gallant said: Unpopular opinion but I could care less about the movie and the series he’s writing now. I want the next First Law book. The images on the screen can never compare to the images in my head. That's why I read fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaston de Foix Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Infidel said: What is Joe writing now?? A new series called the Devils: https://www.tor.com/2022/04/04/book-announcements-the-devils-by-joe-abercrombie/ Infidel and Zorral 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Gaston de Foix said: A new series called the Devils: https://www.tor.com/2022/04/04/book-announcements-the-devils-by-joe-abercrombie/ Books with that kind of description is why the, "Shut up and take my money!!!" memes exist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Gaston de Foix said: A new series called the Devils: https://www.tor.com/2022/04/04/book-announcements-the-devils-by-joe-abercrombie/ It might be a hot mess, but I will absolutely check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) I like the Suicide Squad so... yeah, I'm in. Edited July 4, 2023 by polishgenius JGP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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