Military Scifi

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What is the Best Military Scifi Novel

Starship TroopersEnder's GameThe Forever WarArmor

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John Steakly dies at 59

Cover of Armor (Daw science fiction)

DallasNews.com is reporting that John Steakley has lost his battle with liver cancer at the age of 59 years old. 

Steakley is probably best known for his novel, Vampire$, that was made into a movie by John Carpenter starring James Woods.  It was about a group of modern day vampire hunters. 

He also wrote the book Armor, which has been called a worthy successor to Starship Troopers.  This is one of my favorite books of any genre and I know more than a few people who would agree.  It is excellent Military Scifi, excellent Scifi, and just a great story. 

Steakley was a native of Cleburne, Texas and lived in Texas most of his life.  Other than his two novels he had four published short stories.  He is survived by his Wife, Roshell; daughter, Lexi; son, Coty Austin; and sister, Anne Reeder. 

I don't know what he did when he wasn't writing, but cancer is expensive.  If you would like to help support the family, you can do so by buying copies of his books.  You can give them away as Christmas presents or keep them for yourself.  I doubt that anyone would be let down after reading them. 

The world or Scifi has lost a great writer.  Please pray for the family.

10 Science Fiction/Fantasy/Comic movies that should be made

This is a blogfest post for Ellie Garrett's Top 10 films they should have made. 

1. I will start with the ubsurd-Yeast Lords.  They were already filming scenes for this in the movie Gentleman Broncos, so why didn't they just film it to completion to be released as a two disc set on DVD.  Sure it would have been horrible, but in an Ed Wood, we totally know that it is horrible type way. 

2.  In 1985 Clint Eastwood should have played Wolverine.  Sure he is too tall, but so is Hugh.  Special effects sucked back then but they could have done it better than the origins movie. 




3.  Armor-  This little known John Steakley novel is Awesome military sci-fi.  I love this book.  After watching Terminator TSCC I will say that you cast Bryan Austin Green as the lead. 

4.  The Wheel of time-  Hey Hollywood, you sick of trilogies, then try out this on going series that will keep you filming for 10 years.  Great thing about these books is that you can cut away at them (especially in the later books) and the fans won't care in the least.  In fact, cut everyone but the top 10 characters. 

5.  Ender's Game-  Uncle Orson is very protective of his baby and has full creative control over the rights.  Hollywood, just do the movie the way he wants it done, it will be successful.

6.  I Am Legend-  Don't tell me that they have made this movie three times, because they haven't.  I would give this to a Japanese psych horror director, maybe the guy that did Audition. 

7.  Mists of Avalon-This would have to be a trilogy but the story is just so epic.  Not sure who could play the actors, but I am sure that Gary Oldman would make a great Kevin Harper.

8.  Predator:  Permanent Midnight- This is a great installment in the predator series and would work well as a stand alone movie. 

9.  Spiderman 2099-  Why remake/reboot the same old spiderman.  This future take on spederman is pretty awesome and could reinvigerate the franchize.  I pick Wilmer Valderrama to play Miguel.

10. Terminator:  TSCC-  Bring back the cast of this show and finish up the story line in one humdinger of a movie.