Band of Brothers Episode 10 *FULL LENGTH REACTION
Added 2023-10-09 15:01:42 +0000 UTCThe final episode of Band of Brothers, and I feel silly having completely forgotten about the second location of WW2 π€£
I feel so much frustration that some of them died afterwards, when they weren't even being shot at. It felt peaceful at times, yet so stressful other times.
Honestly an absolutely amazing TV series, and I definitely want to watch The Pacific and Masters of Air.
Thinking of human nature and just how different people are is an adventure all by itself. Differences are great because it helps us see different perspectives, but when it's taken to the extreme, that's when things are not good.
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Next week, we start another epic TV Series (or so I've been told)... Chernobyl!!
- Vero β πͺβ’
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The essentials of well known and good WW2 true story movies. All of these are old enough that there is no CGI, only models, practical FX, and optical FX. Many filmed on or in actual working WW2 ships and planes: - "The Longest Day" (1962) all-star ensemble cast, telling the story of the D-Day invasion from many different perspectives. Based on the book by reporter Cornelius Ryan from interviews with then living veterans. All characters are real people, all events really happened, though some dialogue has been dramatized. - "A Bridge Too Far" (1977) all-star ensemble cast, telling the story of Operation Market Garden (BoB Eps 4 & 5) from many different perspectives. Based on the book by reporter Cornelius Ryan from interviews with then living veterans. All characters are real people, all events really happened, though some dialogue has been dramatized. - "Tora! Tora! Tora!" (1970) The attack on Pearl Harbor, HI told from both the US and Japanese perspectives. Less drama, more walking the audience through the historic events. All characters are real people, all events really happened, though some dialogue has been dramatized. Japanese scenes ghost-written by Japanese filmmaker/writer/director Akira Kurosawa. Japanese film crew built a 90% scale replica of the battleship Yamato for the Japanese scenes - "Midway" (1976 original) - All-star ensemble cast. The 1942 Battle of Midway (considered the turning point in the Pacific) told from both the US and Japanese perspectives. Less drama, more walking the audience through the historic events. All characters are real people, all events really happened, though some dialogue has been dramatized. Famous Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune as Admiral Yamamoto. Currently on Netflix in US. - "The Great Escape" (1963) All-star ensemble cast. Mass escape of US Air Force, Canadian, and British RAF prisoners from a German Luftwaffe POW camp. - "Patton" (1970) heavily dramatized, but covers the essential points. Based on a book about General George Patton written by his friend General of the Army Omar Bradley. Often referenced in pop culture.
JAKH
2023-10-16 14:23:22 +0000 UTCLesser known but good WW2 true story movies: - "Memphis Belle" (1990) about the first B-17 crew to reach 25 missions, the benchmark to be rotated back to the US. There is also a documentary from 1944 with the same name. - "Go For Broke" (1951) about the Japanese-American Nissei in the 100th Independent Battalion (Hawaii national Guard) and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team which were deployed to Europe, serving with the 34th Infantry Division (Minnesota/Iowa/N & S Dakota/Nebraska National Guard) and the 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard). They received more medals for combat gallantry than any other units of the same size. Interesting to see how it was portrayed so soon after the war. - "The Devil's Brigade" (1968) about the 1st Special Service Force, a combined US-Canadian Brigade (1 regiment each US & Canadian) trained for special behind-the-lines operations. Includes famous Commonwealth officers Fairbairn and Sykes. Heavy dose of Hollywood dramatic license, but still good. 1st SSF is today considered the forerunner of US Army Special Forces (the Green Berets) - "The Bridge At Remagen" (1969) about the taking of the railroad bridge over the Rhine at Remagen, mentioned at the beginning of BoB Ep9 after Nixon's jump into Weser, Germany. Again, dramatized by Hollywood. - "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944) about the Doolittle Raid on Japan in early 1942. Survivors served as technical advisors to the movie, based on the book of the same name written by the survivors. - "PT-109" (1963) about the well known service of then Lieutenant (later US President) John Kennedy in the Pacific commanding a Patrol Torpedo (PT) boat. Dramatized. - "Flags of Our Fathers" (2006) about the Iwo Jima Flagraisers. Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Barry Pepper (Jackson the sniper fro "Saving Private Ryan") - "Letters From Iwo Jima" (2006) Iwo Jima from the Japanese perspective. Companion to "Flags of Our Fathers", released in theaters together. Both directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Japanese actor Ken Watanabe. - "The Man Who Never Was" (1956) about Operation Mincemeat, the British deception operation to misdirect the German's about the Normandy landings. From a book of the same name by one of the British officers involved. - "Operation Mincemeat" (2021) Netflix movie about the British deception operation to misdirect the German's about the Normandy landings. See also "The Man Who Never Was" above. Starring Colin Firth. Mostly drama, little action, but really good.
JAKH
2023-10-16 13:58:15 +0000 UTCI will be, yes! It's on YT so easy to find lol
Verowak
2023-10-11 12:51:03 +0000 UTCNot sure if you mentioned it but I'm hoping you plan to watch/react to "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company."
Billy Dancel
2023-10-10 20:04:55 +0000 UTCBeing in Germany right after the war must have been an experience in itself. Just seeing the aftermath and the general mood of everyone there would leave an impression. I'm glad he was arrested and court marshaled, still really shitty thing to be doing. Nixon surrounded with alcohol bottles... I am not surprised at all π€£ I like how the characters were portrayed and I like to think it was pretty accurate too. Next year for Masters of Air, plenty of time to watch The Pacific before then lol Chernobyl will be interesting, I am not sure what to expect (aside from the main event happening)
Verowak
2023-10-09 22:49:23 +0000 UTCIt makes sense that they've passed away, since 2001 was a whole 20 years ago, which is mind boggling enough as it is. I'll be reacting to the "We stand alone together" episode/documentary!
Verowak
2023-10-09 22:45:14 +0000 UTCYes this show came out in 2001 ( Not so fun fact: 2 days before 9/11) and at the time alot of easy company men were still alive but they have since then all passed away sadly. Are you going to react to the extra episode or are you going to watch it on your own?
King_Panarisi
2023-10-09 17:05:34 +0000 UTCBand of Brothers is truly a remarkable series.....it is so well done. My dad was sent to Germany right after the war and then was in Korea just prior to the start of the Korean War. The soldier that shot Sgt. Grant and the others was arrested and court marshaled. I heard, but forget what punishment he received. There is a great picture of Capt. Nixon taken where he is just waking up and is surrounded by alcohol bottles....the Eagle's Nest is still standing and I believe is a working restaurant which you can go to if in the area.....Loved your reaction to this series. Pacific is similar but like I said before doesn't specifically follow a unit but several members of different Marine Division's as they fight across the Pacific. Masters of the Air is supposed to be released on Apple TV, I think early next year. From what I read it follows a bomb group in England.....Be ready for a roller coaster ride with Chernobyl.....
John Thomas
2023-10-09 16:38:24 +0000 UTC
