Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Greetings
My name is Allen Head and I am a junior business major from the Birmingham area. My introduction to science fiction occurred when my uncle (who was babysitting a four year old me) let me watch Star Wars. My mom hated him for this because it was pretty much the only thing this curly haired, spectacled nerd cared to take interest in over the next few years. I read every SW book I could get my hands on and play just about every SW N64 and computer game. My interest in science fiction cooled during high school when things like sports and girls got in the way, but I still ran through some of Crichton's easy reads and stayed up to date on games like Fallout and Mass Effect. I also watched the many version of Blade Runner, which I would recommend if anyone hasn't seen it. Its as good as any neo-noir sci-fi movie out there. These days, I spend most of my time at some form of drum line rehearsal or enjoying the many offerings of Tuscaloosa.
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My mom is ok with it, but my sister hated Star Wars too. We went to see the final installment in theaters for my dad's birthday, and she brought an ipod. She listened to music throughout the entire film!
ReplyDeleteMy brother watched Star Wars: Episode One every day for a span of about 6 months. Eventually he would just fast-forward to the fight scenes and act them out.
ReplyDeleteKelsey, how old was your brother at the time? If you say 30, I'll laugh.
ReplyDeleteAllen, have you read Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, on which Blade Runner was based?
ReplyDeleteI probably would have gotten along with your brother Kelsey, my room used to look like a shrine to the Rebel Alliance.
ReplyDeleteMr. Duncan, I have not read that as of yet, but I will definitely look for it next time I go to Second and Charles (a large book re-seller if you haven't been there, easily on of my favorite stores).