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?
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,
‘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.
For my fellow librarians (lemmy.ml)
Saw this format a few times and enjoyed it
They're the most real form of promise. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Which carbonated soft drink is the best?
The age old question. Coke? Pepsi? Store brand? Any other?...
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?
So that's it, huh? We're some kind of Suicide Squad? (startrek.website)