Amazon Prime Video, what gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS)
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p1stonhead said:
E65Ross said:
Just out of curiosity, what Tom Clancy book is the 1st series of Jack Ryan based on?
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As long as its not based around the film that came out a few years ago which was absolutely shocking Cheers
bexVN said:
Well I am a huge Muppets fan so not sure what that means 
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I have very specialist tastes ! 
Lazermilk said:
I lasted less than 10 seconds, very annoying 
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Watched 1st 4 episodes of jack Ryan today-great so far,although Im sure Clancy never had that much sex in the books!
Surprised its about Ryan Snr too,as I thought that Red October was his 1st foray away from his desk(although I havent read the later co-authored stuff,so no doubt thats been retconned too)
Surprised its about Ryan Snr too,as I thought that Red October was his 1st foray away from his desk(although I havent read the later co-authored stuff,so no doubt thats been retconned too)
E65Ross said:
Just out of curiosity, what Tom Clancy book is the 1st series of Jack Ryan based on?
Cheers
It isn't based on any of the books, it is just based on the character, but brought into a modern day timeline whilst retaining the main elements of his back story (Former marine forced out due injury, recruited by the CIA, married to a top surgeon) kind of thingCheers
Nimby said:
E65Ross said:
Just out of curiosity, what Tom Clancy book is the 1st series of Jack Ryan based on?
Cheers
Pretty sure I've read all of them and I don't recognise the plot.Cheers
Also I don't think this is "Jack Jr" unless both father and son married/dated doctors called Cathy.
I am a huge Tom Clancy fan (his original stuff before he died... the Op Centre stuff is a bit Meh) and I just love the John Kelly/Clark storyline, desperately wanted the black ops guy to be called John but alas he wasnt
I do hope the second series brings us a modern take on Cardinal of the Kremlin etc as that is a very undervalued book.
Each season being one of the book themes with a modern twist would be perfect for me
I've just picked up Jack Ryan and I've only watched 2 episodes so far, I'm thoroughly enjoying it - I'm loving the characters introductions and I was pleased to see Cathy and Jim Greer. I was wondering if we'd see Clark, but I suspect that we won't as he deserves a series all of his own...
Just to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Just to add to the book conversations - I'm a huge fan of the early books, they get harder and worse as they go on (in my view) - My favourite books, which I will happily read 2-3 times a year are Without Remorse and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games is one of my other favourites too and I like how we see the effects of the story throughout the rest of his book life.
I'm not sure Without Remorse could be done in to a film as I think the film wouldn't do it justice - Every time I read it, I get sad when Pam is killed even though I know it's coming. I don't think they could or would be able to do the Decompression Chamber bit any justice...
Red Storm rising would make, I think, a great mini series as although it's dated, it's of a recognisable era and is very believable - I think viewers would struggle with the Vigdis storyline and wouldn't really understand how it all fits in with the rest of the book/tv series though.
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:12
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Tuesday 18th September 13:14
irocfan said:
digimeistter said:
Classic British Jets: The Lightning
Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
That'll be something else to watch : thumbup:Great documentary just popped up on Prime.
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