I suppose,we can only wait and see about Rendevous with Rama?I don’t know if I’ve ever read this book?📕 I think,🤔 what I’d do,is;read the book,first!And,I didn’t know,this book 📚 was written in 1973?I was still in Grade School,🏫 back then!Now,all those year’s ago!It does sound like an interesting 🤨 book!📕 😊
A librarian told me;that Arthur C.Clarke was a good 👍 science 🧫 fiction ✍️ writer!I’ve alway’s thought it would’ve been nice 👍 to be a writer 📑 of book’s!😊But,that requires lot’s of ability,and what I call ☎️ 🍀 luck!Cheer’s to a good morning!🌞
Me too. But from what I remember of the first book, little happens to the astronauts other than finding an abandoned ship full of technology they don't understand. And the astronauts leave Rama and she heads off into the unknown after catching a gravitational pull on our Sun. As absolutely everything in Rama is tripled, it was understood that 2 new ships would visit the solar system. And in the next book in the franchise, humans would be prepared for the next visit. I read the entire series decades ago. I vaguely remember that the story was a lot of nonsense and had little objective. The last two books were the best, if my memory hasn't deceived me yet, especially the final conclusion in the last book. But, maybe I needed to read it all again, now that I'm a little older, a little wiser and... a little more impatient... no, nevermind... :) I'll wait for the movie. I hope it doesn't take another 30 years to complete.
On reading Rama when it was first published, it was obvious it was a novel that couldn’t be filmed with any fidelity. The advent of CGI changed my view, if the the movie is made I’ll watch it, my only question: am I doomed to disappointed?
@@mtrivelin I agree that not much goes on I the first book but I remember being moved by the scale and the mystery. It made me think of how truly alien it would be. Villeneuve is gonna make it look awesome and I am stoked!!
@@davidgifford8112 I don't think Villeneuve could fail at this point.. I love his attention to detail. Most thought Dune couldn't be done in an approachable way so I am really excited to see what he does!!
@@prime-mate "Most thought Dune..." Where are you getting that from? A great Dune movie was done decades ago, and after three 3hr LotR movies and three Hobbit movies and two decades of amazing CG, why would Dune not be approachable? All the attention to detail in Dune Pt2 was edited out.
Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous With Rama" would be as excellent a fit for Denis Villeneuve's visionary cinematic style as "2001: A Space Odyssey", was for Stanley Kubrick Ever since Morgan Freeman announced his intention to realize Rama be made as a film, we've certainly been waiting long enough.. Fingers crossed, this project gets made. Thank you, Elaine.
You've got to remember that 2001 was not a pre-existing IP (per se). Kubrick and Clarke wrote that together, so there wasn't any sticking Zendaya in where she didn't belong.
@@DerechteAlbrechtDürer to get into even more detail, Kubrick and Clarke worked individually on 2001, thus having 2 inately different stories, albeit having a lot of surface level commonalities. Yes, Kubrick would not have allowed an influencer to lead his ship either. Appreciate distaste to Zendaya, there is not enough. Although, I don't think many people realize just how influential Zendaya is in the industry - she insisted (and her team delivered a message) that if she is to play Chani, it will not be a trad wife Chani, it be an independent badass (don't recall the exact phrasing , but the gist is right), thus forcibly imbuing her own agenda into a preexisting story and changing the course of it.
@@robertharper6481 I think the character was fine within the context of the movie, it only falls apart when someone realizes its not the character from the books.
Same here! This was the book I read to help me keep my mind of my ex who dumped me, back in ‘92. Loved reading ever since. I also read Rama II, Garden Of Rama and Rama Revealed. Brilliant books by a brilliant author.
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I've been waiting for this movie for years, and hoping for "EON" and "The Old Man's War" books to be made into movies too. RAMA will be just in time after all the conspiracies about Oumuamua when it passed through the solar system a few years ago.
If Villeneueve can pull this off, we may see the greatest science fiction film since 2001: A Space Odyssey. I hope he won't be distracted by other projects so this one receives the attention it deserves
You have correctly read the novel. I read it as a teen the year it came out - the only novel I threw at a wall when I finished it: it put Humanity in its place.
It was 1976, I was thirteen years old, in the eighth grade, and already an Arthur C. Clarke fan when I saw the cover of Rendezvous with Rama at the Torrejon base library where my father was stationed.I was entranced with the book and I've never forgotten the last line of it ("The Ramans do everything ... (no spoilers here!)! I've waited my whole life for a movie of it. I only imagined Kubrick worthy, but I've got my hopes pinned on Villeneuve now to give it the treatment it deserves.
Ha,me too,was around that age when I came across it I think in 1978. Then I found Ringworld,and I hoped after seeing Star Wars, it,Rama,would be made someday made into movies. I just couldn't see how back then,but today,oh hell yeah!!!
As a dune nut I was pleased what he did with parts 1 and 2 and I'm looking forward to Messiah but I've been waiting for this film rendezvous with Rama for most of my life and I believe he'll do it justice.
I was very pleased with Part 1, but Part 2 showed that Denis Villeneuve didn't actually understand the book, and the changes he made with his "adaptation" were atrocious, and will just create more problems when he "adapts" the second book, if that still happens. In retrospect, I realized that the things I appreciated the most about Part 1 were actually just me reading more into the storytelling than Denis Villeneuve actually intended. He wasn't making a smart film for smart people. He isn't actually smart enough to do subtext deliberately, and that subtext was purely accidental, as he slashed away at the book to pare down the story to a bunch of fancy visuals. Then he came out later and said that basically he only made the films the way he did because he doesn't like dialogue and story and just wants to make silent films. Ridiculous clown. Now, Rendezvous with Rama is very much about the visual spectacle, so hopefully he can do an adequate job without ruining the story in the process.
You are the only channel that I’ve seen clock this easily overlooked gem in that interview. I was pretty hyped to hear mention that he was still working on Rama. It’s one of those films that keeps swirling around the ether. I first found “Rendezvous With Rama” in my middle school library, and was engrosssd by the journey. Then shockingly, sequels started being released and it became a whole saga, so it has a special place in my heart. If/when this comes out, it’s going to be a must-see-in-IMAX film
I wish my dad had lived long enough to see this. We read all the Rama books when I was a kid, and would discuss them and many other classic and hard Sci Fi.
Yay! Another _Rendezvous with Rama_ video from Nerd Cookies. 👏 I became a subscriber since your coverage of this topic is so good. And I can’t think of a better director for _Rama_ than Denis Villeneuve. It’s a match made in heaven.
I wish someone would steer Villeneuve towards Iain M Bank's "Culture" novels. The incredible visual potential, and the intelligence of the plots would make for amazing films.
I remember reading the entire Rama series and enjoyed the first few books. Then it seemed to 'jump the shark' with the stupid idea of putting convicts aboard a return flight... "As if" the entire human species could not find two thousand people who were intelligent, tolerant and driven enough to volunteer to go. It created a tension that sort of ruined the last two books for me.
A ship on a 100,000 year trip around the galaxy collecting samples, mind blowing. We have a long way to go yet providing we don't bring about our own extinction.
After what Denis Villeneuve did with Dune Part 2, I'm less enthused over this than I was when the rumors started. But I think this book is actually more his style. I just hope he does a proper adaptation and doesn't do weird things with it.
The entire Rama series should become the next blockbuster series. Rendezvous is awesome, and the rest of the series was written by Clarke and Gentry Lee, the lead scientist on the Voyager missions.
No, Rama was good but the rest were feeble cash-ins that undermined the plot of the first one, by discarding the purpose of Rama and replacing it with a ludicrous new purpose, involving the deliberate capture of people for transportation to a central location. Just pathetic.
@@neilbradley100 I dont consider the sequels as Rama and I've always been afraid a movie would feel the need to bring that mess of a story into it beacause Rama 1 doesn't have a lot of social drama that sells movies these days.
The Sequels to Rama were terrible. It's better as a stand alone novel and so should the movie be. If they're going to do sequels to anything by Clarke they should do 3001 which was pretty good if you deliberately skip 2061 which was not. I'd actually really like to see an adaptation of The Songs of Distant Earth which would make a great big budget series if it was done well. Filled with pathos (well for Clarke anyway, character development was not his strongest attribute as a writer) after Humanity's homeworld suffers from a tragic event, its probably the most emotive book he ever wrote and one of my favourites. I actually read Rama again recently and its stood the test of time really well. Clarke was a Grand Master when it came to predicting future trends in technology...
Absolutely HORRIBLE sequels. Completely opposite in tone from the original. Misanthropic as can be, bad characterizations, and a God that needs machines to watch over His creation. Just pure garbage.
I am a huge fan of Arthur C. Clarke my favorite Sci Fi writer this should be an easy film the panoramic views should be awe inspiring. I wasn't happy with the story cuts on his Dune adaptations but this isn't as complex as Dune. I will watch and hope
As a sci fi fan, I want to see something that is visually awesome, well written, which is rare nowadays, and is absolutely captivating to the audience. With NO political social agenda mixed in at all. So, with that said, I believe Rama would be a great and fascinating film that would satisfy the desire for a well crafted sci fi story for fans of the genre yearning for AWESOME!! Thank you for sharing as always. Stay safe, and Nerd on!! ❤❤👽👽🖖🤓🚀🛸
@jamesstaley5611 oh I see, I never read the books. Have seen the David Lynch version, this current iteration, and the mini series that was on the Sci fi channel back in 2000.
Denis is the only director I trust to get this right. I read Rama again recently and its stood the test of time really well. It will be visually spectacular to see the Interior of Rama on the big screen. I really hope this movie gets made...
So excited. I read the book recently after hearing that this would be his next project. This has Villeneuve written all over it. I hope they do this before Messiah!
I've been waiting for this movie for most of my life. My sixth grade teacher suggested I read it and I loved it. Hope they hurry up and get the movie made.
Villeneuve might be a pretty good choice for directing this adaptation. He did pretty well with Dune and Arrival was fantastic. He seems to be in love with grand cinematography and Rama could provide excellent source for his talents.
Thank you for this video! It's great news. It does seem like Denis Villeneuve's style would fit well with a sense-of-wonder type story like Encounter With Rama. I love Clarke's fiction, but haven't yet read this particular novel. Your quote at the beginning of the video really makes me want to read it now, before any movie comes out.
I love the original book, builds very nicely, intriguing story about our first encounter with an alien artifact. With Denis in charge, this should be awesome, he has such a good understanding of how to tell a tale. Look at 'Arrival', on the surface, a hard story to get across but (on my second watch) it tells a deeply engaging and interesting story, just think of what Denis can do with RAMA! Can't wait!!
I finished reading Rama a couple of months ago. At first I had difficulty imagining the world Clack was describing, but after it sank in the story made for an easier read. While reading there was one thing that I was waiting for as I read from chapter to chapter. The one thing I was waiting for never came, and I was disappointed. That one thing that never happens might disappoint mover goers as well.
@@adrianshawuk how can anything be a spoiler when the script hasn't been written yet? Nothing ever happens like the book, usually because some asshole exec wants his twist added because it's cheaper than the story.
I remember reading this novel many years ago and I have no doubt that to put it on screen would be spectacular. The problem is that that is all it would be. There were no answers as to what Rama was in the novel and, if the screenplay stayed true to the novel, a modern audience would receive no answers either. As a long-time follower of science fiction, both in print and in the cinema, I appreciate that what reads well does not always translate to a good cinematic experience, never mind a successful money-making exercise. I've enjoyed all of Villeneuve's movies so far and I am gratified to see that his SF cinema is both thoughtful and successful, he obviously ''gets'' the genre. But surely there are countless works of SF that might be better transferred to film than this enjoyable, enigmatic novel. I'm caught between hoping his interpretation is a success but dubious that the cinema-going public will respond enough to make it a financial success too. Fingers crossed that my doubts are not realised.
Enough with Cleopatra and even push back Dune Messiah…..get on with Rama! So many remakes and sequels, when there is a ton of amazing and thoughtful SF that can be adapted for film and television.
I agree. We already seen Cleopatra films. It will invite controversy let it wait. Pushing back Messiah is also a good choice as the books takes 12 years later. Rama is a breath of fresh air. Cleopatra and dune Messiah are both in the desert
He’s doing a movie based on Nuclear War and Rendezvous with Rama. He’s a great Director and will guess they will be terrifying and inspiring respectively. Read Nuclear War a few weeks ago, and it is scary when you know what would happen for real. Read Rama long ago but remember it being good.
I have no plans to read Nuclear War but answer me this about Rama.. should I plan on reading the sequels because I heard the book is a one and done story?
@@wiinterflowers4277The first _Rama_ novel is a classic and one of Clarke’s best. The second book was good but only an average book from Clarke. After that the quality of the series drops off dramatically. So, I only recommend the first two books.
Hello Nerd Cookies! I am positively giddy at the prospect of seeing Rendezvous With Rama! I'm ashamed to say that I read the full Rama series only once. I will definitely have to go back and familiarize myself with the story again. However I distinctly recall that the visual aspects of the story were awe inspiring. Arthur C Clarke is a master of enticing the mind's eye to paint most incredible pictures. I also recall that the series does not portray the Human race in the most favorable light. There were also elements of horror in the first encounter with the alien race. There's lots of fertile ground in the book for strong story telling in a movie medium. Looking forward to it! Stay nerdy my friends!
I've been waiting for this film ever since I read the book in one sitting on the front porch of the house we rented for summer school in 1974. I hope he does it justice.
I concur that it's a perfect fit for him. I love that this classic of hard science fiction may actually make it to the big screen. I read the book when I was a kid, growing up in the 70's (along with Dune, Ringworld and other great 70's science fiction) and it's long overdue to get a film that's worthy of it.
Interesting quote about his hate for dialogue. I really cooled on Villeneuve after Dune, which I found to be splendid in mise-en-scene but empty and bombastic storywise. Arrival worked because of the human story that was interwoven, not despite. But it seems Villeneuve wants to make more of the cerebral sight- and soundscapes.
Wow! This feels like a meteor… er, I mean interstellar ark ship out of no where. I just listened to Rendevous with Rama in June 2024. Will be a visually amazing movie to be sure and from the Big V, I have high hopes the adaptation will be entertaining.
At 61,I just never imagined this as one of the films I would see in my lifetime. I remember being a kid and my dad taking me to see 2001,and I was hooked. The only other story I hope to live to see would be Ringworld as a movie.
I just finished reading the book (in spanish since I am mexican) and I love it. Then I searched in RU-vid for the same title and the first video I watched was one where Morgan Freemam talked about the future filming of this story. The next video was this one with such a a good description of this and other sci-fi stories. I hope Danis Villanueve go forward in filming this great novel.
Wow...I can't think of anyone who might be able to pull Rama off but Denis. Fantastic book and have been waiting for a movie adaptation since I read it the first time in the 80's.
My all time favorite sci-fi novel(s). I hope one day I get to see Garden of Rama and Rama Revealed on the big screen. So for now I can’t wait to see Rendez Vous With Rama for sure. As a pro illustrator since 1992, it’s still one of the most influential novels when it comes to my sci-fi work.
I can't speak about all of Villeneuve's films, but "Arrival" was an amazing film. I loved it. Also "Rendezvous With Rama" was one my favorite novels by Arthur C. Clark. If Villeneuve can pull it off, it should be a great movie.
If done correctly, it could be great. The irony is that, even though the setting is pretty grand...not much happened in the novel. They enter the cylinder. It turns on. They explore it. There is a small subplot with the Mercurians or whatever trying to destroy it and it leaves. There isn't a whole lot to develop there, so some embellishments might have to be done. Or do the whole series.
@@HopelessRomantic1987 That's certainly one way to tackle it. More high-minded and lean into the adventure/exploration part of it. And when I said not much really happened in the novel, I wasn't talking so much action but narratively. It was a pretty straightforward adventure novel and was great.
@@chriswhite3692 Also it seems 2001 was based on a book by Arthur C Clarke and he played a prominent role in the production of the film. It would be nice to have the same flavor in the Rama film .. like ‘Arrival’ maybe.
absolutely an ideal fit 4 him! I devoured these titles in my Uni days, Foundation, Rama, Dune, Robot stories. Makes sense the scientific, cultural emphasis given ACClarke's collaboration + Gentry Lee, a full-on NASA elder. Bring it on baby!
Excellent series and one of my favorites when I first started getting into sci-fi when I was a (much) younger person. The tone of the book is very much in line with some of Villenueve's movies and this is one of those movies that may fly under the radar for some, but anyone who loves sci-fi and/or a good story would really enjoy. The visuals for this could be absolutely epic with modern CGI, so it could be a good thing that we had to wait so long for a movie adaptation.
I believe it when I see it... I remember my excitement when Morgan Freeman announced working on an adaption like 20 years ago... D.V. would be the perfect director for Rama, I am sure, but the way this develops doesn't give me to much hope...Would be amazing though, especially if thy stay true to the book, which has been my favourite for over 20 years
Finally got around to this last year and I've been hearing these rumors here and couldn't be more excited. Villeneuve is perfect for Rama. His use of scale will make this a feast for the eyes.
I was so excited when it was announced this was an upcoming movie and it would star Morgan Freeman, later found out it didn't come through. The story is so compelling though, glad we're getting a version of this, And Denis Villeneuve! Arrival is just such an awesome movie. I wonder if Oumuamua had any influence to making this movie a thing.
After I heard about this being possibly made, I grabbed a copy of the book at a local bookstore and I hope to read it sometime. Also, I did read that Denis is working on three films currently: it's Rama, Dune Messiah and a Cleopatra film (hope to god they actually cast a Greek actress for Cleopatra and *NOT* Zendaya!).
My favorite book that I have reread many times and then listened to many times. I never thought I'd live to see a movie (still might not). I sure hope this happens.
He corrected himself when he received criticism about his remarks on dialogue. He said he doesn't hate it but he still prefers image and sound about everything.
I've been waiting over 40 years for this movie, ever since I first read Arthur C. Clarke's novel. I was hopeful in the past that Morgan Freeman's desire to make this movie would come to fruition, but alas, it did not. Now with Villeneuve planning to make it happen, I'm thrilled to death!
