Bill Whittle is back!
One of my favorite writers is Bill Whittle whose essays cut to the heart of whatever catches his eye.
His last one "
Tribes" was published last September. Since then, he has been silent.
Until last Thursday.
It seems that he is writing a movie script.
A Science Fiction movie script.
He talks about his absence and the script here:
LOST IN SPACE
From Bill:
It's a science-fiction story. It takes place in the Strange and Mysterious World of Tomorrow -- the unimaginable world of TEN YEARS FROM NOW! In this mad, topsy-turvey, upside down Future World, several things happen that are inconceivable to Modern Man and his Puny Brain.
Here are some poster tag lines that may help. They are:
(spoiler alert!)
* Men traveling through space WITHOUT THE AID OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES!
* People facing extreme risks and DECIDING TO TAKE THEM ANYWAY!
* Puny Earthlings using THEIR OWN MONEY ANY DAMN WAY THEY CHOOSE TO!
* Nuclear Energy being portrayed in a NON-EVIL FASHION!
* BUSINESSMEN and ENGINEERS as HEROES!
* PROTESTORS and CELEBRITIES as LAUGHING STOCKS!
It's a World Gone Mad! Only Science Fiction can capture such a fantastical future!
Considering the quality of Bill's essays, this will be a wonderful film. Can't wait dammit!
Posted by DaveH at January 28, 2006 9:50 PM