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#31
09-29-2017, 06:19 PM
The latest documentary from Ken Burns aired its final episode last night. It was a long haul, 10 episodes, each 90-120 minutes long. As someone who came of age during that war, it was tough to watch. But I have to say that I learned a lot about the war, particularly the first few episodes that covered how the war began, long before the USA became involved. How in some ways it was a continuation of WWII and Korea, and drawn out by the cold war. The final few episodes covered years, toward the wars end, the details of which I remember watching on the nightly news, but also a lot of detail that at the time, the public did not know.
although I am sorry that I am not a veteran.
although I am sorry that I am not a veteran.
The fact you were willing to serve counts.
#33
10-01-2017, 10:46 AM
Puerto Rico, I've been there. Enjoyed the tour of Fort San Juan. But from what I've seen, the hurricane actually cleaned up the place. They are going to whine about it, and expect the rest of us to replace the plywood and cardboard shacks with "affordable housing".
No, I'm not feeling very sympathetic.
No, I'm not feeling very sympathetic.
#34
10-01-2017, 11:01 AM
On a more positive note, I enjoy The Woodwright's Shop.
I met Roy Underhill some years ago at a symposium. He was building a replica of Thoreau's Cabin, right there on the show floor. Using all traditional techniques and tools of course. His PBS show is in its 37th year.
What impresses me about the show is that it is taped in one take from start to finish. Seems to be 2 or possibly 3 cameras rolling. But the 25 minutes for the project rolls from start to finish with no cuts. He usually has prepped pieces of the project in various stages of completion, and more complicated pieces will take two episodes. You can tell he is rushing sometimes to get it all in, and he isn't the most organized guy to begin with. Which is all part of the fun. Often some blood is involved.
I met Roy Underhill some years ago at a symposium. He was building a replica of Thoreau's Cabin, right there on the show floor. Using all traditional techniques and tools of course. His PBS show is in its 37th year.
What impresses me about the show is that it is taped in one take from start to finish. Seems to be 2 or possibly 3 cameras rolling. But the 25 minutes for the project rolls from start to finish with no cuts. He usually has prepped pieces of the project in various stages of completion, and more complicated pieces will take two episodes. You can tell he is rushing sometimes to get it all in, and he isn't the most organized guy to begin with. Which is all part of the fun. Often some blood is involved.
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10-01-2017, 09:45 PM
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