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  • kensei
    Sergeant
    • Feb 2008
    • 983

    #151
    Ah, my mistake. Thanks for correcting me.

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    • sdreid
      Commissioner
      • Feb 2008
      • 4956

      #152
      History Channel's first showing of Manson is Monday evening at 9-8c. IMDb lists the players but doesn't give much other information about the production.
      Last edited by sdreid; 09-06-2009, 04:57 AM.
      This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

      Stan Reid

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      • Magpie
        Sergeant
        • Feb 2008
        • 625

        #153
        Originally posted by sdreid View Post
        History Channel's first showing of Manson is Monday evening at 9-8c. IMDb lists the players but doesn't give much other information about the production.
        I wish I could see that. Hopefully they'll get around to showing it on the Canadian version of the History Channel.



        Speaking of Manson, did anyone see the remake of Helter Skelter? I know it got almost universally crappy reviews, but I thought it was pretty good.
        Last edited by Magpie; 09-06-2009, 12:08 PM.
        “Sans arme, sans violence et sans haine”

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        • sdreid
          Commissioner
          • Feb 2008
          • 4956

          #154
          Hi Magpie,

          I saw it and agree with you.
          This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

          Stan Reid

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          • sdreid
            Commissioner
            • Feb 2008
            • 4956

            #155
            Perhaps for purposes of clarity, I should lay out what I think are the tiers of "true crime related" films. In a subsequent post, I'll list them, least to most, by Category-Description Film Example (Case)
            This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

            Stan Reid

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            • sdreid
              Commissioner
              • Feb 2008
              • 4956

              #156
              True Crime Related Film Levels:

              1-Fictional connection-Film with a made up tie to an actual case Time After Time (Jack the Ripper)

              2-Inspired by-A movie where the idea came from a real crime but with few actualities maintained Psycho (Ed Gein)

              3-Based on-The faithful recreation of a case but with names and/or locations changed Naked Massacre (Richard Speck)

              4-Docudrama-Generally true rendition of the crimes portrayed by actors Helter Skelter (Charles Manson)

              5-Docudramentary-A documentary with dramatized reenactments interspersed The Other Side of Bonnie and Clyde (Parker/Barrow Gang)

              6-Documentary-Pure primer on the case Villisca: Living with a Mystery (Villisca axe murders)
              This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

              Stan Reid

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              • Magpie
                Sergeant
                • Feb 2008
                • 625

                #157
                Good news/bad news on the Manson show. History Television is showing it in Canada tomorrow night, but unfortunately I'm working.

                Luckily my wife is going to record it for me so I can watch it when I get home
                “Sans arme, sans violence et sans haine”

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                • sdreid
                  Commissioner
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 4956

                  #158
                  Good deal Magpie. I'm sure it will be replayed numerous times also.
                  This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                  Stan Reid

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                  • sdreid
                    Commissioner
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 4956

                    #159
                    I thought the Manson production was pretty good. It wasn't just a remake of Helter Skelter. The program will re-air at 12 Midnight Central/1 AM Eastern.
                    This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                    Stan Reid

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                    • sdreid
                      Commissioner
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 4956

                      #160
                      I watched Night Stalker (2009) last night. It was only 85 minutes long and that's about the only good thing I can say about it.
                      This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                      Stan Reid

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                      • sdreid
                        Commissioner
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 4956

                        #161
                        Last month, I watched Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas. I didn't expect much but it actually gets a passing grade from me.
                        This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                        Stan Reid

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                        • sdreid
                          Commissioner
                          • Feb 2008
                          • 4956

                          #162
                          My rating systen top to bottom:

                          Exceptional
                          This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                          Stan Reid

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                          • sdreid
                            Commissioner
                            • Feb 2008
                            • 4956

                            #163
                            Superior

                            Good
                            This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                            Stan Reid

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                            • sdreid
                              Commissioner
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 4956

                              #164
                              Decent

                              Mediocre
                              This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                              Stan Reid

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                              • sdreid
                                Commissioner
                                • Feb 2008
                                • 4956

                                #165
                                Poor

                                Bad
                                This my opinion and to the best of my knowledge, that is, if I'm not joking.

                                Stan Reid

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