MPDTT Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) On 9/15/2019 at 8:40 PM, Thunderplex said: Watched something very similar to this a couple of years ago where a guy was climbing what looked like a sheer cliff face in South America.  Got me that churned up I had to pause it half way through to check google that the bastard hadn’t fallen off.  Edited September 21, 2019 by MPDTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPDTT Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 8:59 AM, Frankie Crisp said: Free Solo. Chronicles the attempt of some mad bastard who wants to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan (3,200 feet) without any harnesses or safety gear. Just him and a bit of chalk. Uncomfortably wonderful to watch and it’s only at the very end that you realise the scale of what he’s doing. I’ve watched it twice this week. It’s incredible. It’s on Channel 4 catch-up. It is incredible. I'd recommend Yosemite to anyone doing a West Coast US trip. Spent 3 fantastic days there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Milano Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I watched 'The Legend of Jimmy the Greek' from the ESPN 30 for 30 series last night. The first two season's were relatively priced on eBay a few months back so I picked them up (aswell as the Film series), always wanting to watch the documentaries but never having had (bar the one on the Ben Johnson final from the Seoul Olympics that BBC4 showed once) . I've been delving in and out and they are tremendously done. Even sports which I wouldn't say I'm much of a fan of I find myself gripped by the stories, especially the American Football and Basketball ones. The 'Birth of Big Air' about Mat Hoffman was another great watch, although some of the spills he takes are harrowing (one notable one in particular) and the list of injuries he's suffered is frightening (100 plus concussions, two comas for starters). I could probably end up listing everyone I've watched as 'recommended' but just a final thumbs up for 'The Fab Five' and 'Who Killed the USFL?' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members WeeAl Posted September 21, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 21, 2019 They are a fantastic series. 'Chasing Tyson', and the ones on Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson are also very good, though I would say you'd struggle to find a bad one in the lot. I haven't seen anywhere near as many of them as I'd like, but I haven't been disappointed in any of the episodes I've watched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BigJag Posted September 21, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted September 21, 2019 The 85Â Chicago Bears one is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted September 30, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) I've dipped into a few of those "I Love..." and some are hatcheted to pieces as they remove dodgy un-pc segments and even dodgier contributors. Edited September 30, 2019 by Onyx2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members bAzTNM#1 Posted October 1, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 6:41 PM, WeeAl said: They are a fantastic series. 'Chasing Tyson', and the ones on Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson are also very good, though I would say you'd struggle to find a bad one in the lot. I haven't seen anywhere near as many of them as I'd like, but I haven't been disappointed in any of the episodes I've watched. "Without Bias" is the one that always brings me to tears. Even now if I watched it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Milano Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 7 hours ago, bAzTNM#1 said: "Without Bias" is the one that always brings me to tears. Even now if I watched it again. His parents came across as amazing people. To lose one son must've been hell (and Len Bias looked like he literally had the world at his feet), but then to go on and have their other son murdered. Can't even begin to imagine what that is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I've started watching World War II in Colour on Netflix, 3 or 4 episodes in now. It's fascinating. If you're a history buff then I'm sure it's nothing new to you but I feel like it's the perfect introduction if you're like me and know next to nothing about it. I'm amazed at how much footage they actually had of the war. History is a subject I'm really not good on, and I often feel ignorant if some things come up in conversation. I knew nothing of what Europe was like in the lead up to the second war, and it explains the rise of Nazi power and the conflicts between Japan and China, and the Spanish Civil War well. The episode I watched last night covered Germany's attempt to take over the Soviet, and the scale of it is unfathomable. Taking 300,000+ prisoners at a time. Well worth checking out if you're like me and have never flicked the History channel on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted October 8, 2019 Author Paid Members Share Posted October 8, 2019 its a few years old but ive just seen its up on youtube so thought id post it: well worth watching if you haven't seen it and especially if you know nothing about the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted October 8, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) It's the best feature documentary I've ever seen, a brilliant piece of work. Its director, Bart Layton, made American Animals last year which was also great and although not a documentary it's based on real events and uses real footage at times. If you liked The Imposter I'm sure it would interest you. Also, the soundtrack for American Animals is *amazing*. Devil In Me - 22-20s Sound of da Police - KRS-One Free Animal - Foreign Air In Cold Blood - Alt-J Baauer remix Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan A Little Less Conversation - JXL Radio Edit Remix Breathe and Stop - Q-Tip Red Balloon - Tim Hardin Bullet in the Head - Rage Against the Machine Definition - Black Star D.R.E.A.M. - Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli What It's Worth - Black Milk Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def Here Come the Nice - Small Faces Carbona Not Glue – The Ramones Runnin' - The Pharcyde NY State of Mind - Nas Are You Satisfied? - Reignwolf Shook Ones (Part II) - Mobb Deep It Was a Good Day - Ice Cube They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) - Pete Rock When I B On tha Mic - Rakim Shark Fin Blues - The Drones Vitamin C - Can New York Groove - Ace Frehley Peace Frog - The Doors I'm Alive - Johnny Thunder Who By Fire - Leonard Cohen Crucify Your Mind - Rodriguez Edited October 8, 2019 by Devon Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopper Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Egg Shen said: well worth watching if you haven't seen it and especially if you know nothing about the story. The last time I watched a documentary recommended in this topic which was described as "...especially if you know nothing about the story" was 'Three Identical Strangers'. That was really good and I'm pleased I went in to it oblivious, so I'm now intrigued by this one too. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsfromlee Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, dopper said: The last time I watched a documentary recommended in this topic which was described as "...especially if you know nothing about the story" was 'Three Identical Strangers'. That was really good and I'm pleased I went in to it oblivious, so I'm now intrigued by this one too. Cheers. Dear Zachary is another great one in the “especially if you know nothing about the story” too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted October 8, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 hours ago, wordsfromlee said: Dear Zachary is another great one in the “especially if you know nothing about the story” too. I couldn't watch it because I found out about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Even though it’s a mini series, “The Jinx” remains the best “Going in blank” documentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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