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Band of Brothers

Discussion in 'TC Media' started by atomicvertigo, Jun 1, 2013.

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  1. Nowhereman

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    Love both series. I see why people didn't like the pacific as much, but after watching the Ken Burns' documentary "The War" and seeing a dramatic presentation of some of the people he interviewed, I found it to be enjoyable.

    But BoB will always be the mini series I set time aside to watch every year
     
    Nowhereman, Jul 3, 2013
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  2. HoopSprings

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    For those that watched it, did you know that Sobel (David Schwimmer) tried to kill himself in the late 60s and failed, dying in 1987?

    Mentalist Captain Spiers went to become a Lieutenant Colonel and also served in the Korean war.
     
    HoopSprings, Jul 4, 2013
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  3. Biggie Smalls

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    Got the box set. Great book and great series.
     
    Biggie Smalls, Jul 5, 2013
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  4. The Golden God I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds Gold Member

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    You could see in the show that he got extremely * off and probably depressed after the demotion.
     
    The Golden God, Jul 8, 2013
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  5. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Going give these 10 episodes a watch over the next week or so. Rated 9.6 on IMDb anyone else use this all the time the IMDb app/website? :56:
     
    Luis1967, Jul 14, 2013
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  6. CurlyWurly1888

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    Wasn't Spiers from Edinburgh? he was hard as nails.
     
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  7. HoopSprings

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    He was actually promoted, it's just that he was reassigned to a training position because of his perceived shortcomings in the field.

    Born in Edinburgh :50:
     
    HoopSprings, Jul 14, 2013
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  8. CurlyWurly1888

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    Have you not seen them before? if not your in for a treat. :50:
     
    CurlyWurly1888, Jul 15, 2013
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  9. Scotia Gold Member Gold Member

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    best series ever
     
    Scotia, Jul 15, 2013
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  10. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    Some pretty devastating scenes in that series,must have been quite emotional for those who were there when they watched Band of Bothers.
     
    KRS-1888, Jul 15, 2013
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  11. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Never. I'm quite excited:icon_mrgreen:
     
    Luis1967, Jul 15, 2013
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  12. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    On a similar theme but different, I would recommend to those interested checking out 'ANZACS' which is an Australian production, made back in the early-80's about Australian soldiers in the First World War, but also covers the home front etc, also.

    The production values for that time were extremely high, very good cast (including the likes of Paul Hogan & Jon Blake amongst others) & while some individual scenes' dialogue may seem a bit corny on the ear to listen to, overall the story is very strong. If you enjoyed BoB, this is worth a look also. :50:
     
    Taz, Jul 15, 2013
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    The best TV/Movie ever created.

    You can't class it as either so it always fails to get a mention in lists :smiley-laughing002:
     
    Cathairbhoy, Jul 15, 2013
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  14. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    It's 9.6 on IMDb, I've never seen anything as high as that before. BB, GoT & The Wire were 9.4 and that's the highest I've seen.
     
    Luis1967, Jul 15, 2013
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    Rightly so, it's * immense.
     
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    All Hail Wild Bill Guarnere
     
    Nowhereman, Jul 16, 2013
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  17. Creativecelt Gold Member Gold Member

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    I just started re watching series one. Love it
     
    Creativecelt, Jul 16, 2013
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  18. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Just getting round to watching this now haha.

    Starting watching this last night but was too tired after 30 mins. Was a great 30 mins though looking very much forward to watching this.:50:
     
    Luis1967, Feb 18, 2014
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    one of the original shows and fantastic as well...10 outta 10.

    there was only 1 series btw...The Pacific was kinda the same,great but not as good as this
     
    Bonobhoy, Feb 18, 2014
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    I have to watch this at least once a year, it has a bit of everything, great action scenes, historically accurate and some terrific acting!
     
    Graeme1888, Jul 18, 2015
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