Documentaries
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@nzzp said in Documentaries:
@mariner4life said in Documentaries:
@aucklandwarlord said in Documentaries:
@mariner4life said in Documentaries:
@aucklandwarlord holy shit you're white??
I'm so white I say "now let's take a silly one" when taking group photos.
I'm so white i sing Pearl Jam really loud in my economical hatch back (i know longer own said hatch back, but there was a time...)
and now when I think of you, I think of this
I think that’s pretty close to how I look to my sons in the car when I’m down with OPP or or telling bitches to shake their rumps.
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Remember Robert Durst?
A Los Angeles jury convicted Robert Durst on Friday (local time) of murdering his best friend 20 years ago, a case that took on new life after the New York real estate heir participated in a documentary that connected him to the slaying that was linked to his wife's 1982 disappearance.
Durst, 78, was not in court for the verdict from the jury that deliberated about seven hours over three days. He was in isolation at a jail because he was exposed to someone with coronavirus.
Durst, who faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when sentenced on October 18, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Susan Berman. She was shot at point-blank range in the back of the head in her Los Angeles home in December 2000 as she was prepared to tell police how she helped cover up his wife's killing.
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Watched 2 episodes of the Untold: series on Netflix. One was about the Malice at the Palace, the second was about Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick and was an interesting insight into the mind of professional tennis players and Fish's battles with anxiety disorder
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@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
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Produced by George Martin BBC Documentary about George Martin's life I found on youtube.
Amazing career and much, much more than just the Beatles. Gives an great insight into his life, the techniques he used to make some of the greatest recordings of all time ("Producers were always trying to get a perfect copy of the performance in the studio, I realised you had to try and paint a picture in sound for the listener") and how he interacted with musicians and industry leaders. Didn't realise he was a actually Cockney who was a Royal Navy pilot in WW2.
Came across as incredibly humble and a genuinely top bloke - as well as a musical genius.
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@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
The CIA: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
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@nta said in Documentaries:
@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
The CIA: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
Even though it was unlawful (and did I hear it right still going on today?), I understand the enthusiasm for Stellar wind. They have an insidious enemy that doesn't fit conventionally and they are scared. These guys walked in right under their noses. But they had a bunch of pieces, and the fact that the CIA and FBI weren't on the same page meant that they failed to start putting it together until afterwards
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@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
The CIA: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
Even though it was unlawful (and did I hear it right still going on today?), I understand the enthusiasm for Stellar wind. They have an insidious enemy that doesn't fit conventionally and they are scared. These guys walked in right under their noses. But they had a bunch of pieces, and the fact that the CIA and FBI weren't on the same page meant that they failed to start putting it together until afterwards
Yes the collection is still ongoing, but it isn't an issue until they need to listen to it, apparently...
Thing is, phone calls and emails aren't going to help with certain other apps that don't operate in a conventional sense and are encrypted.
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@nta said in Documentaries:
@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
The CIA: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
Even though it was unlawful (and did I hear it right still going on today?), I understand the enthusiasm for Stellar wind. They have an insidious enemy that doesn't fit conventionally and they are scared. These guys walked in right under their noses. But they had a bunch of pieces, and the fact that the CIA and FBI weren't on the same page meant that they failed to start putting it together until afterwards
Yes the collection is still ongoing, but it isn't an issue until they need to listen to it, apparently...
Thing is, phone calls and emails aren't going to help with certain other apps that don't operate in a conventional sense and are encrypted.
Yes, the tech has moved on a long way. I am sure they would love to have back door access into all other social media platforms if they don't already
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@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
There is actually a pretty good movie on amazon prime called "the mauritanian", that covers this era, sure there is obviously a bit of dramatization, but also worth a watch
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@bayimports said in Documentaries:
@canefan said in Documentaries:
@nta said in Documentaries:
Up to episode 4 of Turning Point - episode 3 was about the bush government and then Obama's shortcomings.
Interesting stuff
Stark difference in the apparent approach of the FBI and the CIA/ military. The torture strategy sounds like it did not yield much intel, and the stories of what was being done and the images of detainees in Guantamo must have been gold for Al Qaeda and other terrorist recruiters
There is actually a pretty good movie on amazon prime called "the mauritanian", that covers this era, sure there is obviously a bit of dramatization, but also worth a watch
Also on prime is The Looming Tower which is a very good mini series on the FBI/CIA in the lead up to 9/11.
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The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Definitely worth a watch, having read a book on Black Sabbath I didn’t really find out anything I didn’t already know but interviews with the man himself and his bandmates, kids and of course Sharon were really interesting. What a quirky, weird guy who just happened to co-create one of the most awesome genres in music history.
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Summer of Soul is now available on Disney.
Previously mentioned in the music thread I think but thoroughly deserves a spot here as it is way less of a concert film and way more an excellent time capsule showcasing the black society of the late 60s.
This series of weekend concerts were only a year after the tumultuous 1968 with the Detroit and Memphis riots and assassination of MLK.
Apart from that the bits of music are good, as in being previously unseen footage but tbf the musicians stand out more than the vocalists (Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples aside) simply due to the nature of the outdoor setup. They didn't even seem to have foldback monitors to hear themselves.
Never realised what an awesome drummer Sly and the Family Stone had. He was aawesome. -
What Drives Us
Dave Grohl's documentary on bands and what it meant to do their early van tours.
Because you are Dave Grohl, you get to interview pretty much anyone, so the role call is pretty impressive. And you can tell the passion with which stories are told.
it's a little light actually, it could have been a bit longer, and delve a little more, as i am sure some fucking amazing stories were told that ended up on the cutting room floor. But it's still a fun music documentary.
I love Metallica, but Lars Ulrich is such a tool.
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A Killing In Tiger Bay
Ah fuck man, this is equal parts horrifying, heartbreaking and infuriating - large measures of all. Utterly moving.
About the murder of Lynette White in Butetown, Cardiff in '88, the investigation that followed and the persecution of "The Cardiff Five". I've seen one or two other docos on this, but this 3-parter is even more eye opening, with extensive interviews with the remaining 3 from the Cardiff Five.
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The movies that made us
Netflix
Doco series that covers the making of some iconic films. First episode I watched wad about Die Hard. Others include Home Alone, Ghostbusters, Pretty woman. Great stuff providing the back story of some of my favourite films
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@mariner4life said in Documentaries:
What Drives Us
Dave Grohl's documentary on bands and what it meant to do their early van tours.
Because you are Dave Grohl, you get to interview pretty much anyone, so the role call is pretty impressive. And you can tell the passion with which stories are told.
it's a little light actually, it could have been a bit longer, and delve a little more, as i am sure some fucking amazing stories were told that ended up on the cutting room floor. But it's still a fun music documentary.
I love Metallica, but Lars Ulrich is such a tool.
Have been meaning to watch this, will do so tonight.
I don’t think Lars is quite as irritating as people make out.
If anything Dave Grohl and his whole “I’m a massive Rock Star but I’m just SUCH a nice down to earth guy” act is just as annoying.
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@mn5 said in Documentaries:
@mariner4life said in Documentaries:
What Drives Us
Dave Grohl's documentary on bands and what it meant to do their early van tours.
Because you are Dave Grohl, you get to interview pretty much anyone, so the role call is pretty impressive. And you can tell the passion with which stories are told.
it's a little light actually, it could have been a bit longer, and delve a little more, as i am sure some fucking amazing stories were told that ended up on the cutting room floor. But it's still a fun music documentary.
I love Metallica, but Lars Ulrich is such a tool.
Have been meaning to watch this, will do so tonight.
I don’t think Lars is quite as irritating as people make out.
If anything Dave Grohl and his whole “I’m a massive Rock Star but I’m just SUCH a nice down to earth guy” act is just as annoying.
Combined with his kooky theories on AIDS.
