‘Fables’ was a comic book that was the first to use the idea of characters from fairy tales living in the modern era. When people realized that everything was already public domaine we got two shows, neither as good as the comic.
First time I heard this theory was in a James Bond story. Bond meets a woman who drives a bashed up car. Same reasoning; if it looks like she’s dangerous people will steer clear of her.
I saw it as a teen and remember it had quite an impact. Can’t remember if it’s any good and worth a watch as an adult so would be interested to hear others opinions?
One of those rare cases where the movie adaptation far surpasses the book. Also, if you liked McKellan as a fascist in this movie, check out his Richard III. They decided to set it in the 1930s,
This line from ‘Double Star’ by Robert Heinlein has stuck with me for decades.
Someone asks the hero for his solemn vow that he won’t divulge a secret. The hero says that if his simple promise isn’t good enough, what makes a solemn vow any better?
So that's it, huh? We're some kind of Suicide Squad? (startrek.website)
Which carbonated soft drink is the best?
The age old question. Coke? Pepsi? Store brand? Any other?...
The best part of driving a shitbox is that I don't have to care too much about it. (lemmy.world)
For my fellow librarians (lemmy.ml)
Saw this format a few times and enjoyed it
Apt Pupil - Thoughts on this film? (lemmy.world)
I saw it as a teen and remember it had quite an impact. Can’t remember if it’s any good and worth a watch as an adult so would be interested to hear others opinions?
They're the most real form of promise. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)