gun nutty Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Saw "Five Came Back" on Netflix over the last couple of days. Wow! It's very humbling learning of the WWII experiences of five of our nation's beloved directors. It's tough covering as much material as the series was able to do in its allotted time; it would have been interesting to see more. Stevens and Ford were both there on D-Day. Ford was at the Battle of Midway, and he was peppered with shrapnel during events. Stevens, a director of humorous musicals, was in for the long-haul to include to Battle of the Bulge, liberation of Paris, and filming of Dachau. Wyler's experiences and courage were especially touching. Houston's frustration at the limited showing and the censorship of his films is evident. All I can do is recommend watching this great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I'll keep that in mind. If anyone is interested in learning about the Ottomans, Turks in Crimea in WW1, and Turkey, you might consider Seyit and Sura. Based on a true story. Slow-moving, and kind of soap opera-ish, but it's based on a true story. I did learn some things. It's on Netflix too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Bit off subject but while we're discussing TV. I waited months for the return of Better Call Saul. Big big disappointment, not a single laugh. Hope they are not turning it into a serious soap opera. Just can't see how the producers can do a TV show about a crooked lawyer without it being a comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Bit off subject but while we're discussing TV. I waited months for the return of Better Call Saul. Big big disappointment, not a single laugh. Hope they are not turning it into a serious soap opera. Just can't see how the producers can do a TV show about a crooked lawyer without it being a comedy. As it's based-on "Breaking Bad", I wouldn't expect a comedy. Is it similar to the "Breaking Bad" series? Dark, with much character analysis? Sometimes these shows just take themselves much too seriously. Daredevil, Sherlock, Dr. Morell and Mr. Strange, Wallander (Kenneth Brannaugh version), and Stranger Things are all top-notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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