"Building the Bomb"

[Perry Holley]

If you ever wondered why Hollywood is so good at making bad films, then you might want to read this article (http://www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html), which disects the making of the adaptation of Heinlein's THE PUPPET MASTERS, showing step by step how it became such a cinematic abomination.

[Captain_Video]

If you ever wondered why Hollywood is so good at making bad films, then you might want to read this article (http://www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html), which disects the making of the adaptation of Heinlein's THE PUPPET MASTERS, showing step by step how it became such a cinematic abomination.

Good article, on the same lines there is a great book, "Monster" By I believe John G Dunne, there are many more on the subject but "Monster" is very witty and entertaining throughout.

[Serik]

Great article Perry. Thanks for sharing with us.

Sounds like a classic example of "death by committee."