What was the most recent documentary you watched on TV? - Page 10

xoxoxoBruce · 05-07-2017, 12:16 AM

Risky project. Easy because that story has been told and retold so many times in every medium the information is available. However for the same reason they have to come up with a novel way to present it, and be 100% accurate because so many people are knowledgeable on the subject.

In the past I've seen this story presented repeating mistakes they obviously copied from previous tries. Invariably, after an attempt to tell the story makes some press coverage, people come out of the woodwork to dispute certain details. Most of these people don't have the credentials to take their claims seriously, but a handful who were there on the team should know how things went down. Or course nobody in any organization from the main man to the janitor, knows everything.

I have to remind myself this was 50 years ago

, and there's generations who see it as ancient history. So I guess being entertaining is primary and facts less important to them. nevermind

Griff · 05-07-2017, 09:04 AM

I really enjoyed it. The film is short and I feel like they could've gotten into the technical details of the cars more. The story they are telling is really good so any version should be captivating. Has it ever been done as a film? It also explains all those little Ford cars in my matchbox pile.

DanaC · 04-06-2018, 07:11 PM

Undertoad · 04-06-2018, 08:04 PM

I'm in tears!!!

(At the Cerne Abbas Giant) "Before Snapchat, hills were the most efficient way to distribute dick pics to a wider audience."

Absolutely dense with laughs. Almost every gag kills. Thank you so much for posting it!!

Clodfobble · 04-06-2018, 08:39 PM

Oh, man.

Have you guys watched Wild Wild Country yet?

Do it. Don't read any spoilers. Just start it, and also be sure to do some jaw exercises first, because yours will be on the floor. I involuntarily shouted "WHAT?!" at the screen multiple times.

DanaC · 04-07-2018, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I'm in tears!!!

(At the Cerne Abbas Giant) "Before Snapchat, hills were the most efficient way to distribute dick pics to a wider audience."

Absolutely dense with laughs. Almost every gag kills. Thank you so much for posting it!!

Gravdigr · 03-06-2019, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Oh, man.

Have you guys watched Wild Wild Country yet?

Do it. Don't read any spoilers. Just start it, and also be sure to do some jaw exercises first, because yours will be on the floor. I involuntarily shouted "WHAT?!" at the screen multiple times.

I started that show a while back. It quickly got away from me.

Gravdigr · 03-06-2019, 11:36 AM

Yesterday I watched a doc about language (more or less).

It was called Mountain Talk.

Very interesting, and fairly entertaining, too.

Popcorn Sutton makes an appearance or two.

Flint · 03-06-2019, 12:11 PM

First episode of 'Losers" on Netflix.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion who never wanted to be a boxer, but was pushed into it by his abusive father, recounts the roller coaster ride of winning and losing, and where he ended up in life, and as a person, as a result.

DanaC · 03-19-2019, 01:59 PM

I watched Believer last night. I've been meaning to get around to it for a while - I really like the band Imagine Dragons and I was intrigued by how the lead singer was utilising his fame to bring about a positive change in his community. Worth a watch.

Gravdigr · 03-19-2019, 02:10 PM

I've had it with anything the-lead-singer-of-Imagine Dragons.

This commercial plays on semi-local radio incessantly.

Imagine ~~Dragons~~ that every 10-12 minutes.

At least they've stopped with the Whitney Houston version. It's a classic rock station.

DanaC · 03-19-2019, 02:13 PM

i imagine that would be annoying

Happy Monkey · 03-19-2019, 09:07 PM

Apollo 11 was excellent.

BigV · 03-23-2019, 07:13 PM

The amazing life of dragonflies

Gravdigr · 03-24-2019, 12:39 PM

Goddamn, that was hilarious.

05-07-2017, 12:16 AM	#136
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Risky project. Easy because that story has been told and retold so many times in every medium the information is available. However for the same reason they have to come up with a novel way to present it, and be 100% accurate because so many people are knowledgeable on the subject. In the past I've seen this story presented repeating mistakes they obviously copied from previous tries. Invariably, after an attempt to tell the story makes some press coverage, people come out of the woodwork to dispute certain details. Most of these people don't have the credentials to take their claims seriously, but a handful who were there on the team should know how things went down. Or course nobody in any organization from the main man to the janitor, knows everything. I have to remind myself this was 50 years ago , and there's generations who see it as ancient history. So I guess being entertaining is primary and facts less important to them. nevermind __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-07-2017, 09:04 AM	#137
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I really enjoyed it. The film is short and I feel like they could've gotten into the technical details of the cars more. The story they are telling is really good so any version should be captivating. Has it ever been done as a film? It also explains all those little Ford cars in my matchbox pile. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

04-06-2018, 08:39 PM	#140
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Oh, man. Have you guys watched Wild Wild Country yet? Do it. Don't read any spoilers. Just start it, and also be sure to do some jaw exercises first, because yours will be on the floor. I involuntarily shouted "WHAT?!" at the screen multiple times. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-06-2019, 11:36 AM	#143
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Yesterday I watched a doc about language (more or less). It was called Mountain Talk. Very interesting, and fairly entertaining, too. Popcorn Sutton makes an appearance or two. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-06-2019, 12:11 PM	#144
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	First episode of 'Losers" on Netflix. Former world heavyweight boxing champion who never wanted to be a boxer, but was pushed into it by his abusive father, recounts the roller coaster ride of winning and losing, and where he ended up in life, and as a person, as a result. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

04-06-2018, 08:04 PM	#139
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I'm in tears!!! (At the Cerne Abbas Giant) "Before Snapchat, hills were the most efficient way to distribute dick pics to a wider audience." Absolutely dense with laughs. Almost every gag kills. Thank you so much for posting it!!

03-19-2019, 02:10 PM	#146
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I've had it with anything the-lead-singer-of-Imagine Dragons. This commercial plays on semi-local radio incessantly. Imagine ~~Dragons~~ that every 10-12 minutes. At least they've stopped with the Whitney Houston version. It's a classic rock station. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-19-2019, 09:07 PM	#148
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Apollo 11 was excellent. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-23-2019, 07:13 PM	#149
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	The amazing life of dragonflies __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-24-2019, 12:39 PM	#150
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Goddamn, that was hilarious. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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