Ray Bradbury, one of the great writers of the past half century+ has passed away at 91. Best known as a writer of science fiction novels and short stories, he also wrote for TV and movies, including the classic 1956 film of "Moby Dick" directed by John Huston. His best known novel was probably the dystopian Fahrenheit 451 but many of his works were adapted for films and TV and there was even a Bradbury anthology series on TV for a while.

Some personal favorites of mine:

I just saw the Green Hornet. Not a very good movie. It had its moment and then would fall flat. I've seen this before. I don't mean to be offensive but science fiction should not be trying to appeal to schmaltzy Hollywood romantic scenes just to draw more chicks to their flicks. It seems this ruins many sci fi movies and comic book here movies too. There's a fine line!

I've moved my response to a new thread in order to stop further derailing of the excellent thread about Hawking's views on God. This thread may be used to discuss Star Wars, Star Trek, and other s-f'y stuff.

In what manner did the books you read as a pre-teen or teen get chosen for you?

Did you pick them , and if so, from what selection?

Looking back, do you feel that reading influenced who you are today?

(( I am intentionally not putting this item in parenting, as I want it to be more about what impacted you, then I do about how you as a parent/mentor influence children))

"Who needs atom clamps?  I've got a funny robot."  One of the best lines on TV ever.

Hey, let's punch up the Popular Culture thread with a discussion on the latest Star Trek movie? Have you seen it? What did you think?

Warning: for those who haven't seen it, I take no responsibility for those posts that might be movie spoilers.

    Many people ask, "Why am I here?", "Does God exist?", "What is my purpose?", "Does God really care?" A new book called 'Nest Among The Stars', answers these questions, and many others of a similar nature, in a fast paced, interesting, 'can't-put-it-down', popular fiction style.