I think the last documentary I watched was Armadillo about Danish forces in Afghanistan.
Acton
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Originally posted by Lira
No, not in this clip. It's a full-length film, and I was told there are a few shots of me when the main presenter comes to Brasília to talk about his ideas. I'm really curious because I don't even know what I was wearing, and for how long I've been on camera... and whether I needed some more deodorant after rushing to attend his talk :(
Haha, in that case I guess I'll have to watch it...... despite it being about God and stuff :p
Lira
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Originally posted by Acton
Haha, in that case I guess I'll have to watch it...... despite it being about God and stuff :p
Actually, it's mainly about linguistics - the "God" bit is just a portrait of how different his world was from theirs.
Dan Everett went as a missionary to the Amazon, where he had to learn this new language (Pirahã), translate the bible into it, and then convert them. The problem is that their language is quite quirky, and so is their culture, reason why Everett was taken aback when they simply refuse to acknowledge the importance of anything that isn't immediately accessible to them (God, of course, was thrown out of the picture right away, but not along with many other ideas). This is hardly a first in the history of Christianity (Buddhists were notably reluctant to convert when the Portuguese showed up with crosses and nuns), but linguistically speaking, Everett claims the Pirahã don't do stuff Chomskyans say should be universals.
And they're always jolly happy, hence the title.
Jarvmeister
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Originally posted by Miss Pie
I watched Into the Abyss. It was good. The one guy is totally a ing psychopath. No remorse, he doesn't even believe he did anything.
Just saw it. Was trying to get hold of some doobage to smoke prior to watching. Think that would have been a bad idea. Left me pretty depressed.
His eyes, although they had expression, were lifeless and soulless black holes...... quite chilling.
Acton
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Originally posted by Lira
Actually, it's mainly about linguistics - the "God" bit is just a portrait of how different his world was from theirs.
Dan Everett went as a missionary to the Amazon, where he had to learn this new language (Pirahã), translate the bible into it, and then convert them. The problem is that their language is quite quirky, and so is their culture, reason why Everett was taken aback when they simply refuse to acknowledge the importance of anything that isn't immediately accessible to them (God, of course, was thrown out of the picture right away, but not along with many other ideas). This is hardly a first in the history of Christianity (Buddhists were notably reluctant to convert when the Portuguese showed up with crosses and nuns), but linguistically speaking, Everett claims the Pirahã don't do stuff Chomskyans say should be universals.
And they're always jolly happy, hence the title.
Well perhaps I interpreted the trailer incorrectly, because that sounds really interesting... and certainly different from my usual interests, which almost exclusively revolves around the natural sciences.
Lira
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Originally posted by Acton
Well perhaps I interpreted the trailer incorrectly, because that sounds really interesting... and certainly different from my usual interests, which almost exclusively revolves around the natural sciences.
You know what executive meddling is like :p
Chances are they focused more on Jesus because it usually draws people's attention more than grammar :D
Desiderata
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Originally posted by Miss Pie
I watched Into the Abyss. It was good. The one guy is totally a ing psychopath. No remorse, he doesn't even believe he did anything.
Watching this now. I felt bad for the guy in the Dallas jersey saying he lost his brother and sister.
Desiderata
Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator
(uber famous skateboarder in the 80's) not alligators.
Silky Johnson
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Originally posted by Jarvmeister
His eyes, although they had expression, were lifeless and soulless black holes...... quite chilling.
Right?? And the ing smug smirk on his face as he said he was "going home to be with God".
LeopoldStotch
How to die in oregon
pkcRAISTLIN
I like all the frontline episodes, but particularly those on the financial crisis, the wars, intelligence post 911 etc.
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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
I think the last documentary I watched was Armadillo about Danish forces in Afghanistan.
I saw that. very powerful.
D-res
Some good stuff in this thread. BBC produces so many good science docs. Mongoose's list is mint, 4 real good ones there.
I also enjoyed "Who Wrote the Bible" - [[ LINK REMOVED ]]
Plus the documentary series like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Life, Frozen Planet, and Attenborough's series like Life of Birds, Life in the Undergrowth, Life of Mammals, Life in Cold Blood, etc. All quality
Hulu plus has a decent selection too, and far too many for my lazy ass to name here.
