Documentaries
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The Clown and the Candyman
Fuuuuuuck. Starts off as an examination of Dean Corll and John Gacy, a couple of the 70s US serial killers and then turns into so much more, getting more dismal and depressing as you go, yet morbidly fascinating.
I follow a lot of true crime stuff and knew about Gacy well, but this was eye opening.
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Ronnie Coleman - the king (Netflix)
Just watched this documentary on Ronnie Coleman. Hard to watch the great man struggle on crutches after a series of back surgeries. As he is located in the Texas area luckily he didn’t encounter Dr Death!
Still at the gym even after all surgeries at 4.30am most mornings. Still humble just always in pain
Seriously he was huge. Had to laugh he was upset that he only did 2 reps of squats at 800 pounds, when he was hoping for 5 reps. Then joked “well, at least I followed those squats with 8 reps on the leg press at 2300 pounds 😳
Interesting doco, but not easy to watch , if you’re looking for something a bit different
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@canefan said in Documentaries:
30 for 30 series named Kings, about a golden age for boxing with the rivalries of Leonard Hagler Hearns and Duran
Yeah that rivalry was up there with Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Norton. Compelling stuff when you think top level boxing is almost a game of Paper Rock Scissors with each having advantages/disadvantages compared to others.
Check out Hearns destroying a tough fluffybunny like Duran. Incredibly brutal finish.
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@bayimports said in Documentaries:
Ronnie Coleman - the king (Netflix)
Just watched this documentary on Ronnie Coleman. Hard to watch the great man struggle on crutches after a series of back surgeries. As he is located in the Texas area luckily he didn’t encounter Dr Death!
Still at the gym even after all surgeries at 4.30am most mornings. Still humble just always in pain
Seriously he was huge. Had to laugh he was upset that he only did 2 reps of squats at 800 pounds, when he was hoping for 5 reps. Then joked “well, at least I followed those squats with 8 reps on the leg press at 2300 pounds 😳
Interesting doco, but not easy to watch , if you’re looking for something a bit different
It’s encouraging to know I’d only manage two less reps at 800lbs than Ronnie Coleman but then again I am a bit of a unit.
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The River Runner -Netflix. Whitewater kayaking 👌🏻
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The Long Shot on Netflix is a great watch (40 minutes long, trailer below).
Basic plot line is about an American guy accused of a murder who is exonerated by a series of incredible coincidences surrounding an LA Dodgers game and the filming of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It's a great watch, and a good illustration of how screwed some parts of American law enforcement and their criminal justice system is as well. But for these coincidences, he'd probably have been executed or serving life in prison. Only 40 minutes too, which is a huge bonus, because I have the attention span of a three year old.
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@aucklandwarlord Just watched it. Talk about "what if" moments.
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@aucklandwarlord said in Documentaries:
The Long Shot on Netflix is a great watch (40 minutes long, trailer below).
Basic plot line is about an American guy accused of a murder who is exonerated by a series of incredible coincidences surrounding an LA Dodgers game and the filming of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It's a great watch, and a good illustration of how screwed some parts of American law enforcement and their criminal justice system is as well. But for these coincidences, he'd probably have been executed or serving life in prison. Only 40 minutes too, which is a huge bonus, because I have the attention span of a three year old.
i remember this, will watch, amazing stuff
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@aucklandwarlord said in Documentaries:
The Long Shot on Netflix is a great watch (40 minutes long, trailer below).
Basic plot line is about an American guy accused of a murder who is exonerated by a series of incredible coincidences surrounding an LA Dodgers game and the filming of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It's a great watch, and a good illustration of how screwed some parts of American law enforcement and their criminal justice system is as well. But for these coincidences, he'd probably have been executed or serving life in prison. Only 40 minutes too, which is a huge bonus, because I have the attention span of a three year old.
Fantastic watch.
It never ceases to amaze that for the “land of the free” how easy it is for screw ups to occur and people still go to jail.
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@aucklandwarlord said in Documentaries:
The Long Shot on Netflix is a great watch (40 minutes long, trailer below).
Basic plot line is about an American guy accused of a murder who is exonerated by a series of incredible coincidences surrounding an LA Dodgers game and the filming of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It's a great watch, and a good illustration of how screwed some parts of American law enforcement and their criminal justice system is as well. But for these coincidences, he'd probably have been executed or serving life in prison. Only 40 minutes too, which is a huge bonus, because I have the attention span of a three year old.
Watched on your recommendation. Definitely worth it.
The footage where Larry David walks up and Juan is there with his daughter gave me goosebumps ... but wait! WTF? ... There's more?
Reminds me of the book by John Grisham, apparently his only (at that time anyway) non-fiction book 'The Innocent Man'. That shit will make you seriously angry. Recommended reading.
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Count me in
A music doco with Drummers talking about drumming. Interviews and anecdotes with some of my absolute favourites like Nicko McBrain, Ian Paice, Stewart Copeland and Chad Smith and also some young fresher skin beaters. Jazz and Rock drumming is pretty different but at their ( respective ) best’s they’re pretty amazing.
Awesome seeing their passion and footage of departed legends like Keith Moon, Ginger Baker and John Bonham. Every single one of those blokes was a loose unit, seems to go with the territory, Paice ( brilliant as well but a much more subdued personality ) was a bit scathing of Moon and his antics.
An absolute must see for anyone interested in music.
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@bovidae said in Documentaries:
@mn5 On what platform?
Netflix. You, @MajorRage and @Tim will absolutely love it.
Well, depends what mood @Tim is in……there wasn’t too much yacht rock on there.
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@aucklandwarlord said in Documentaries:
The Long Shot on Netflix is a great watch (40 minutes long, trailer below).
Basic plot line is about an American guy accused of a murder who is exonerated by a series of incredible coincidences surrounding an LA Dodgers game and the filming of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It's a great watch, and a good illustration of how screwed some parts of American law enforcement and their criminal justice system is as well. But for these coincidences, he'd probably have been executed or serving life in prison. Only 40 minutes too, which is a huge bonus, because I have the attention span of a three year old.
That's a wow watch, when you think about the last line from his girl, where she says 'who would have believed us if he'd just stayed home?'
Great recommendation.
The Clown and the Candyman (TV Mini Series 2021) ⭐ 7.3 | Documentary, Crime
