A list of videodvd suggestions for moviegoers who like the book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale starring denzel washington. Is the new post apocalypse movie the book of eli based. Actually, in saying that, im ignoring cormac mccarthys the road 2006, one of the most powerful and affecting postapocalyptic novels ever written. Discover the best postapocalyptic science fiction in best sellers. The problem with the book of eli is that the narrative isnt a match for its sentiments. This list of nuclear holocaust fiction lists the many works of speculative fiction that attempt to describe a world during or after a massive nuclear war, nuclear holocaust, or crash of civilization due to a nuclear electromagnetic pulse. Finding out that the oh so important book was the bible and not something actually useful to a postapocalyptic society, like a book on medicine or agriculture, killed any desire i had to see this movie. The book of eli is a 2010 american post apocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. If youd like to explore this genre of literature further, see this list of postapocayltpic book clubs around the world where you can discuss your thoughts on different books over a drink with new friends. In regards to the road, the people they meet have mostly become scavengers and cannibals. Preapocalyptic or apocalyptic only movies havent been included in this list, if there is nothing postapocalyptic related. The folks of the postapocalypse the road, religion, and folklore studies megan m.
Eli possesses incredible fighting skills, skills he uses to protect a unique book that he is carrying, a book he reads every day and that he is willing to protect with his life. I consider those apocalyptic and not postapocalyptic. The book of eli tells the journey of a man traveling the wastes with the last. I saw a trailer with denzel washington in it, called the book of eli. Scarecrow suggests if you like the book of eli, check.
Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. The road by cormac mccarthy, the hunger games by suzanne collins, station eleven by emily st. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Looking for fallout like post apocalyptic movies to pass the time till release. Search keywords advanced view show all novels only series only trilogies only. Post apocalyptic item book of eli style destiny liddle. It can take place before the apocalyptic event, if part of it takes place after the apocalyptic event. Yes, malamuds last book was a postapocalyptic tale. Got into a small discussion with another redditor that got me thinking about the genre.
Buy the book of eli movie posters from movie poster shop. And i guess there was the book of eli, too, however much we might wish there wasnt. Toone the postapocalyptic genre strips society of its physical and ideological constructions. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a post apocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. If you wish to buy the book from amazon, you can use the following links. For about 34 of the running length, the movie holds together reasonably well there are some hiccups but those are the sort of things one expects in a postapocalyptic movie. I know there is a surge of post apocalypse stories in the media today, videogames, books and movies, and as you all well know, they cross class. Post apocalyptic chevrolet suburban by redspider2008 on. The complete postapocalyptic series books 14 plus bonus novella. What are your favorite postapocalyptic books, and why. An aggregate, unranked list of the best movies about the end of the world.
Postapocalyptic book club london, united kingdom meetup. Postapocalyptic definition of postapocalyptic by merriam. Best of end of the worldpost apocalyptic flicks rate. List of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction wikipedia. Sand by the same author is another postapocalyptic book. And metro 2033 is a book, that will soon be a game. Apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction. Also see the knowledges selection of the best postapocalyptic movies, best postapocalyptic games and best postapocalyptic apps.
A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Looking for fallout like post apocalyptic movies to pass. I know there are many others, but these are the books i have read and can vouch for. Finalist for the pulitzer prizeone of the washington post book worlds 10 best books of the yearone of times 10 best books of the yearusa todays nonfiction book of the yeara new york. The first in a gripping new trilogy, the book of koli charts the journey of one unforgettable young boy struggling to find his place in a chilling postapocalyptic world. Sinopsis film movie the book of eli 2010 a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book. Popular post apocalyptic books goodreads share book. The road and the book of eli have similar plot lines, both representing a post apocalyptic society devoid of humanity, with a main characters representing the spark of humanity, or the breath of god.
A brief history of the end of the world electric literature. Based in central london, the postapocalyptic book club meets once a month to discuss dystopian literature. In that movie, in case you dont remember, the power of gods guiding hand allows a blind man to. It is more attention seeking, stimulating thoughts with minimal adrenaline rush. Found an answer for the clue postapocalyptic best seller of 1978. Benedict cumberbatch to star in world war ii epic the war. Denzel washington performing the role of eli is basically a solitary nomad wayfaring in the wastelands of america. On this episode of hero talk, judge greg and kynetyk look at a post apocalyptic world very similar to that of fallout, with book of eli. Book of eli the book of eli is a hollywood postapocalyptic, action and more of a western movie tremendously directed by the hughes brothers. The book of eli in a violent post apocalyptic america, eli denzel washington has been wandering westward for thirty years. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Postapocalyptic book list home books ebooks moviestv comics games suggest a title. Ie the road will be a movie, but is currently a book. Eli must survive bandits and other hazards while he protects the sacred and coveted book. Postapocalyptic definition is existing or occurring after a catastrophically destructive disaster or apocalypse. Jemisin, the trees by ali shaw, bearers of the blac. Radikal the book of eli 2010 sinopsis film movie the book of eli 2010 a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Very best postapocalyptic fiction my list of best postapocalyptic fiction. The book of eli a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. This movie is a popcorn flick full of action and drama.
Apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction. I havent exhausted the genre, but to get the discussion started i will list my top 5. Postapocalyptic best seller of 1978 crossword clue. The book of eli dvd, 9 of 112 highresolution movie posters in this group. Postapocalyptic best seller of 1978 is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 1 time. Lockout the zombies and stockpile some food as we give you postapocalyptic movies worth watching. Book of eli book of eli the book of eli is a hollywood. Benedict cumberbatch is attached to star in the war magician, a world war ii epic tale that studio canal is financing storyscape entertainment principals bob cooper and richard saperstein, who. It is like book of eli film but roof hatches are added on the vehicle for deploying a machine gun weapon.
Postapocalyptic best seller of 1978 is a crossword puzzle clue. Originally published in 1978, stephen kings the stand follows the odyssey of a small number of survivors of a worldending influenza pandemic. The event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event. Novels and book series from the first to the most recent.
This is a list of apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction works as portrayed in literature, film, television, and, comics apocalyptic fiction is a subgenre of science fiction that is concerned with the end of civilization due to a potentially existential catastrophe such as nuclear warfare, pandemic, extraterrestrial attack, impact event, cybernetic revolt, technological singularity. Earth evacuated, the systems colonised but for one seasoned lawman the abandoned planet is unfinished business. Post the definition of postapocalyptic to facebook share the definition of postapocalyptic on twitter. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli.
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