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Coma was my introduction to Crichton, as well as to the novels of Robin Cook. I loved that film (and book), and still do, with special thanks to the Jerry Goldsmith score and to moments in both the story and film that hold their power incredibly. (It's funny how when BK first mentioned it, I initially forgot Crichton wasn't the author. I read a couple more of Cook's medical conspiracy novels and they were certainly page-turners, but I think none quite rose to the level of Coma, at least for me.)
I'm embarrassed to say I don't believe I've ever read or seen either The Terminal Man or The Andromeda Strain, at least not all the way through. I remember an opening scene or two of the latter, but that doesn't alleviate the shame in which I now hide my head. Must rectify this situation.
I read The Great Train Robbery and eventually saw the movie (just on TV), and I've wanted to return to both the book and the film because I remember liking the period descriptions and atmosphere, if not the details.
Jurassic Park - just the film, never read the book. I've enjoyed the first three (or was it four?) movies, but they're pure entertainment, and I have no interest beyond those few films or in the subject.
I read Rising Sun and then saw the movie, and I think the same with Disclosure. I remember very little of either, and would probably enjoy returning to those sometime.
I never got into the Westworld craze. Didn't even see the movie for many years. When I watched it a few years ago, I was less than enthralled, but honestly I don't even remember why. I saw Looker for my first time several years ago, and liked it and its excellent cast (Susan Dey and all), but it's on a familiar Twilight Zone-ish theme that left me a little 'eh'. I could probably stand a second go at both of these.
