What are you watching?
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Here in the UK, Channel 4 are showing a number of films to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America on September 11th, 2001. In addition to showing Oliver Stone's film, World Trade Center, they have shown two feature-length documentaries over the last couple of nights, both harrowing but fascinating accounts of what happened 8 years ago this week. 9/11: Phone Calls From The Towers shared excerpts of taped phone calls from those trapped inside the towers. 102 Minutes That Changed America showed footage from the streets and neighbouring buildings, rarely if ever seen on TV before, which captured the confusion and horror of the people of New York as the tragedy unfolded infront of them...
The two documentaries are difficult to watch, but importantly bring the attacks into a sharp, personal perspective - having watched the attacks unfold on live TV in 2001, we (the watching public) were largely shielded from the grimmest aspects of what was happening, the networks wisely choosing not to show footage of people falling from the buildings, or of badly burned people being comforted by priests, or people fainting in the street upon witnessing such horrors themselves. In these films, the real stories of the victims themselves, their families, and those who found themselves caught up in the aftermath are made clear for us to see, without going too far and without feeling too voyeuristic.
Strange as it may seem, 9/11 has left an indelible mark on many of us, me included. Tragically, it has become a defining moment - a "Where were you when...?" that everyone can answer. These documentaries serve a dual purpose - to bring the reality of these attacks closer (sadly, there are still far too many people who could do with a serious reality check); and to serve as a tribute to those who died. Essential viewing, if you can only stand to see it one more time...
The two documentaries are difficult to watch, but importantly bring the attacks into a sharp, personal perspective - having watched the attacks unfold on live TV in 2001, we (the watching public) were largely shielded from the grimmest aspects of what was happening, the networks wisely choosing not to show footage of people falling from the buildings, or of badly burned people being comforted by priests, or people fainting in the street upon witnessing such horrors themselves. In these films, the real stories of the victims themselves, their families, and those who found themselves caught up in the aftermath are made clear for us to see, without going too far and without feeling too voyeuristic.
Strange as it may seem, 9/11 has left an indelible mark on many of us, me included. Tragically, it has become a defining moment - a "Where were you when...?" that everyone can answer. These documentaries serve a dual purpose - to bring the reality of these attacks closer (sadly, there are still far too many people who could do with a serious reality check); and to serve as a tribute to those who died. Essential viewing, if you can only stand to see it one more time...
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It is powerful stuff, whatever your take on the whole entire situation of 9/11 and the events surrounding it, If you can watch these programs and not be moved, you get a FAIL as a human being IMO.
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Nitro Circus and L.A. Ink, Kat Von D
Nitro Circus as in Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus Movies? I've got no.3 and I love it
. Can't wait to get a few of his later ones(Thrillbillies etc.)
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I am watching a funny News show on Fox News called Red Eye. Who else watches this show?
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ITS THE HYPE!
I can't get over Evo2k9!
but here is the Grand Finals intro
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BD633EAA58FC4800
I can't get over Evo2k9!
but here is the Grand Finals intro
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BD633EAA58FC4800
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Imaginationland on http://www.southparkstudios.com/
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I'm not a big TV person... the only real thing I watch on the tube is Baseball or the news... But I have discovered Dexter from friends and I'm watching Season 1 right now and its absolutely brilliant 👍
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Just finished Season 2... 👍 Very very hard to stop watching this show.
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I recently finished season 2 as well. That was insane.
Best line in history: "pardon my t:censored:"
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Barret-Jackson Las Vegas. A 1953 Ford F-100 sold for $47,000.
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James May's Toy Stories
Not been a great fan of the series thus far, but last night's episode was the stuff of epic television. James May (of Top Gear fame) has set about trying to relive the glory of the toys of yesteryear, by scaling them up and doing something spectacularly ambitious with them. The series so far has seen him make a life-size Airfix kit, from which a life-size model of a Spitfire was built by schoolchildren; a fully operational bridge over a canal in Liverpool out of Meccano; and now, a full-length race circuit tracing the path of the now defunct Brooklands race track in England, using Scalextric... and it was this episode that just blew me away!
Besides the coolness of the subject, the show itself was a masterpiece of televisual entertainment - May's old-fashioned style and boyish enthusiasm was coupled with some expert know-how and sheer determination to achieve what, in the end, was an incredible spectacle... two teams (the locals v. the Scalextric buffs) would have a real race around the entire circuit, which in places crossed a lake, climbed 14ft fences, ascended a giant spiral, and cut through literally whatever stood in its path, including the nearby Sony HQ building. And to cap it all off, May invited his friend and rival presenter Tiff Needell to do the reporting!
It was almost as good as Top Gear itself, and that's as much of a compliment as I can think of!
Not been a great fan of the series thus far, but last night's episode was the stuff of epic television. James May (of Top Gear fame) has set about trying to relive the glory of the toys of yesteryear, by scaling them up and doing something spectacularly ambitious with them. The series so far has seen him make a life-size Airfix kit, from which a life-size model of a Spitfire was built by schoolchildren; a fully operational bridge over a canal in Liverpool out of Meccano; and now, a full-length race circuit tracing the path of the now defunct Brooklands race track in England, using Scalextric... and it was this episode that just blew me away!
Besides the coolness of the subject, the show itself was a masterpiece of televisual entertainment - May's old-fashioned style and boyish enthusiasm was coupled with some expert know-how and sheer determination to achieve what, in the end, was an incredible spectacle... two teams (the locals v. the Scalextric buffs) would have a real race around the entire circuit, which in places crossed a lake, climbed 14ft fences, ascended a giant spiral, and cut through literally whatever stood in its path, including the nearby Sony HQ building. And to cap it all off, May invited his friend and rival presenter Tiff Needell to do the reporting!
It was almost as good as Top Gear itself, and that's as much of a compliment as I can think of!
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WWII in HD on the History Channel.
About 95% of it is in color, and it's been re-mastered (so to speak) in HD. The last two episodes are on right now. Thinking about purchasing the DVD set soon. Hopefully they have it available on Blu-Ray as well.
About 95% of it is in color, and it's been re-mastered (so to speak) in HD. The last two episodes are on right now. Thinking about purchasing the DVD set soon. Hopefully they have it available on Blu-Ray as well.
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Just watched Season 4 Episode 11 of Dexter.. and HOLLYY 🤬 is that intense.. Can't wait to the season finale next Sunday...
Anyone else on track with the show?
Anyone else on track with the show?
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I don't get Showtime so I am watching them on DVD and have only gotten through Season 2. Please, don't ruin it for me.
I have also picked up one of the books and think I will read them all now.
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I don't have Showtime either.. But there are other ways to watch it online...
I do plan to buy all the seasons and watch em with my dad.
And of course I won't ruin it for you... That's evil... But did you know.. That the actor that plays Deb is Dexters (Michael Hall) wife in real life? That would make for some awkward moments on set.
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Yes. A co-worker informed me.
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