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Started thinking about him again after reading on the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library site that after a high school in Missouri recently banned Slaughterhouse-Five, the library started donating free copies of the book to any student from that school that wanted one... Thought it was pretty cool... I guess Slaughterhouse-Five is probably his most famous due to its history of censorship (still can't believe it's being banned in 2012), and while I like it, it's not anywhere near the top of my list of his novels...

Just wondering what you guys think of Vonnegut, or if you've ever read any of his stuff. I've read just about everything he's ever printed, many multiple times, and he's the one author I have no trouble re-reading over and over again...

Any Vonnegut fans out there?

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Donny: "It's Dirk fucking Benedict!"... Dirk: "I seldom use my middle name."

"Slaughterhouse Five", the movie, is one of the greatest sci-fi/fantasy flicks ever. A must-see.

I don't think a lot of his books are easily adaptable to film, which is why I guess not many have been made... Of all his works, I find it funny that Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions were chosen for adaptations, because both plots are pretty complex and/or absurd... Slaughterhouse is great, Breakfast bombed though but I actually enjoyed it a lot. It's a tough story to get right, but it was a good effort... Mother Night is a more straightforward novel and made for a really good film w/ Nick Nolte... Probably my favorite of the three... I think they tried adapting Slapstick, but all I've read is that it was just the shits... I think there are a few short story adaptations out there, too...

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Donny: "It's Dirk fucking Benedict!"... Dirk: "I seldom use my middle name."

SH5 Is so discombobulated it's just pure genius. A superb adaptation - say the critics, since i've never read the novel.
"Harrisson Bergeron", a 1995 TV movie starring LOTR's "Sam" is also great - and another cuit sci-fi flick. Difficult to find, though not impossible... But highly recommended.

"Discombobulated" and "genius" are perfect words to describe that movie... You really should check out the novel if you get a chance... I don't think it'll ruin your enjoyment of the movie in any way...

I've heard of Harrison Bergeron before... I think Christopher Walken is in it but I've never stumbled across a copy...

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Donny: "It's Dirk fucking Benedict!"... Dirk: "I seldom use my middle name."

It's not Vonnegut, but if you dug SH5 you might like "The Ninth Configuration" (1980) - not in the same league but featuring great actors. Another cult flick, this one's out on DVD with a great commentary track,

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You know, i went through a patch on the board where i ostensibly started to play the heel, and i actually think i did pretty good - i gave it up, though, 'cause i found out it's really hard work being a good'un.

You're pretty committed though (or should be committed...), and for that, i salute you, whoever you actually are.

Man, just read its wiki entry... sounds wild (written and directed by Blatty)... May have to track down the book if all else fails... Thanks, oldskool...

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Donny: "It's Dirk fucking Benedict!"... Dirk: "I seldom use my middle name."

I'm sure the book is even better. The movie's real good, though. Slow paced and somewhat theatrical, but with great performances.

Yeah, I'm a big Stacy Keach fan, too... One of my guiltier TV pleasures was the show Titus about ten years back. Keach as the mean old bastard of a father always made me laugh... God, my wife HATED that show...

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Donny: "It's Dirk fucking Benedict!"... Dirk: "I seldom use my middle name."

Powerful performance by him in this flick. Made a fan outta me, i must say.

Ive read about half those books... maybe others not there. Vonnegut is good stuff.

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Ive read about half those books... maybe others not there. Vonnegut is good stuff.

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Taso's Top 8 Wrestling Watch List

1. 1946~1972-Rikidozan & JWA
2. 82-83 WRESTLING OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM
3. Hustle XMas '07
4. Stampede Wrestling '61
5. TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
6. IWCCW DvD3
7. Ric Flair in Portland
8. TWA Summer Sizzler 1990

Since i'm a sucker for somewhat obscure flicks, i'd also recommend "O Lucky Man!" (1973) starring Malcolm McDowell. It's kinda long, but still an entertaining surreal social satire. Didn't do particularly well upon release, but has gained somewhat of a following. The DVD version also has a brilliant commentary track - i love those - by McDowell himself. Most people either love it or hate it, but i think it's definitely worth watching.

Slaughterhouse 5 is one of my favourite books.

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