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575. Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener)

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

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Adapting 'Rendezvous with Rama': Themes and Challenges

This chapter explores the themes of advanced technology and military interest in the ending of 'Rendezvous with Rama,' while discussing the artistic and commercial challenges of its upcoming film adaptation. The conversation highlights the need to maintain narrative integrity amidst the pressures of conventional storytelling, drawing connections to similar themes in the film 'Arrival' and the interstellar object Oumuamua.

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