If you're interested about western history, that covers just one specific town, this is a perfect starter documentary. It focuses entirely on Virginia City, Nevada and the silver mines there. The focus of the documentary put a lot of emphasis on saloons and their place in western town society. But the most interesting part is the history and technological innovations of the silver mines that made Virginia City one of the richest areas on the planet. The documentary covers several interesting characters and how they made their fortunes. Overall, this doc would persuade any historian to visit Virginia City.
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5 Reviews
Vlasik
(2015– )
A solid 8. Gripping if you like historical dramatizations
5 April 2021
First, I'm surprised that I'm the first to review this series. Second, the current 4.1 rating is absolutely ridiculous. This is a terrific series with a great script, high production values and solid acting. It does help if you have a little knowledge about Stalin and early USSR up to WW2. One thing I like is that this is the Russian version of their history and how they see themselves and their past. And their past is chilling. If I have one major complaint is with some editing this could have been knocked down by 2-3 episodes. Some scenes run just too long and others seem unnecessary to keeping the story moving forward. And other times something happens and it really doesn't explain what happened. A person gets a phone call; they make a shocked face for two minutes and then the next scene happens and we have no real clue as to what the call was about. But don't let my complaint dissuade you. Watch the first three episodes and that's enough to tell you if it's worth all 14 episodes. It was for me.
8 Days: To the Moon and Back
(2019 TV Movie)
A Must-Watch for Space Buffs
20 August 2019
When you've seen as many space docs as I have, you wonder what can I possibly learn that's new. This doc answers that: voice audio between crew members that not even Mission Control heard during their mission. One thing I learned: Armstrong had the least amount of space travel time among the three. So at one point, Buzz refers to Armstrong as "rookie" and the actor portraying Armstrong didn't like hearing that. Now, was that Armstrong's actual response? Hard to tell, except Armstrong said nothing in reply, which you can interpret as speaking volumes. Finally, you get a view of what it must have looked like for Eagle as it landed on the moon. A terrific doc and a must see.
Well done doc that holds your interest
29 September 2016
I'm a bit hesitant when documentary filmmakers include themselves in the film their making. But in this case filmmaker Nanette Burstein straddles that line nicely, particularly when the subject of her film won't talk to her! But McAfee does..... via email. And near the end of the film when she is able to "corner" her subject, the result is interestingly captured all on camera. Her persistence in tracking down witnesses, friends and associates is admirable and the results speak for themselves. Is John McAfee crazy? a brilliant media provocateur? A computer genius? All three? I won't spoil anything, but let me just say that the interviews with the "girlfriends" was probably one of the most shocking and disgusting things I have ever heard in my life. Let's leave it at that. In conclusion, the documentary held my interest and was well-produced.
Wow! This is one terrific documentary!
2 February 2016
First, I'm shocked to be the first reviewer of this documentary. Second, this is a solid, substantial, entertaining and overall well-made documentary about Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea to hold a basketball game between former NBA players and the North Korean team on Jan.8, 2014 for Kim Jong-un's birthday. Completely entertaining. The cameras are there for it all so we really get to see "from the inside" all that happened. And you do get to see a side of North Korea that's rarely seen. I mean their ski resort looks first-class. (too bad no one is there to actually get to use it except the party elite). The narration is spot-on, funny and keeps the documentary moving. The big question is: was this entire event a giant propaganda show for the benefit of a ruthless totalitarian dictatorship? The documentary pulls no punches but is quite fair in presenting both sides. I also give kudos the camera team who came off with some terrific shots, most notably when Rodman returns from North Korea the first time and is absolutely mobbed by the press. The camera captures every moment of what I would describe as a media riot. I love a good documentary that entertains and educates me as well as gives me something to think about. This should not be missed!
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