Author Topic: Band of Brothers. (Read 51861 times)

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #440 on:** March 14, 2014, 02:49:19 pm »

Quote from: DanFromMars on March 14, 2014, 02:41:29 pm

Yes. It's in no way connected to BoB. Made by the same people, but totally separate from BoB. Didn't hold a candle to BoB in my opinion, but was decent enough I thought.

bad choice of words

but if it's decent enough I might give it a go

gazzalfc · « **Reply #441 on:** June 5, 2014, 06:07:53 pm »

Well worth a bump for tomorrows 70th anniversary of D Day

Lest we forget all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

alonsoisared · « **Reply #442 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:53:27 pm »

Started re-watching it this week, unbelievable TV, best series that i've ever seen.

One thing it always makes me want to do is go and visit some of these places, i'm thinking of going out to Bastogne, has anyone ever done it or have any recommendations? I see there's websites who offer package deals including tours and stuff but think I might just go independently.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #443 on:** October 2, 2017, 09:14:51 am »

Don Malarkey passed away today aged 96

Sad to say he was the last remaining soldier of Easy Company portrayed on Band of Brothers.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #444 on:** October 2, 2017, 10:12:59 am »

He fought for twenty-three days in Normandy, nearly eighty in the Netherlands, thirty-nine in the Battle of Bastogne in Belgium, and nearly thirty more in and around Haguenau, France, and the Ruhr Pocket in Germany. He was promoted to sergeant before Operation Market Garden. Malarkey, who was never seriously wounded, served more consecutive time on the front lines than any other member of Easy Company. Malarkey was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and others.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Malarkey

Something Worse · « **Reply #445 on:** October 2, 2017, 04:42:33 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on October 2, 2017, 10:12:59 am

He fought for twenty-three days in Normandy, nearly eighty in the Netherlands, thirty-nine in the Battle of Bastogne in Belgium, and nearly thirty more in and around Haguenau, France, and the Ruhr Pocket in Germany. He was promoted to sergeant before Operation Market Garden. Malarkey, who was never seriously wounded, served more consecutive time on the front lines than any other member of Easy Company. Malarkey was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and others.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Malarkey

Thanks for posting this

red mongoose · « **Reply #446 on:** October 2, 2017, 04:48:28 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on October 2, 2017, 10:12:59 am

He fought for twenty-three days in Normandy, nearly eighty in the Netherlands, thirty-nine in the Battle of Bastogne in Belgium, and nearly thirty more in and around Haguenau, France, and the Ruhr Pocket in Germany. He was promoted to sergeant before Operation Market Garden. Malarkey, who was never seriously wounded, served more consecutive time on the front lines than any other member of Easy Company. Malarkey was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and others.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Malarkey

What a legend. RIP.

Oddball · « **Reply #447 on:** October 2, 2017, 05:09:19 pm »

RIP. An actual hero.

Alan_X · « **Reply #448 on:** December 12, 2018, 11:01:18 pm »

Just bumping the thread because I've started watching this again. I bought it on Amazon. I still have the box set but never watch DVDs these days.

What an amazing piece of work. And how refreshing and humbling when you see the self-serving fucking pigmies around us in public life today.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #449 on:** December 24, 2018, 08:44:36 pm »

Quote from: A_lonely_Xmas_Without_Ewe! on December 12, 2018, 11:01:18 pm

Just bumping the thread because I've started watching this again. I bought it on Amazon. I still have the box set but never watch DVDs these days.

What an amazing piece of work. And how refreshing and humbling when you see the self-serving fucking pigmies around us in public life today.

Me too, copied over the mkv files to my new FHD tablet (black Friday purchase). Seen it a few times now, but not for a while. I still find that I get completely engrossed by the intensity of the action scenes and their realism, astonishing piece of work.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #450 on:** December 24, 2018, 08:54:16 pm »

Time for a rewatch.

Something Worse · « **Reply #451 on:** December 24, 2018, 10:05:35 pm »

Quote from: Brain Blissed Selection Box? Quality Street my arse. on December 24, 2018, 08:54:16 pm

Time for a rewatch.

Two episodes in myself, on my annual rewatch.

S · « **Reply #452 on:** December 24, 2018, 11:42:49 pm »

It’s a superb piece of television, in every way.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #453 on:** January 5, 2019, 10:24:18 pm »

Just watched episode 6 (Bastogne) and episode 7 (The Breaking Point). Nerve wracking, exciting, gut wrenching and heart breaking - it really puts your emotions through the mill doesn't it?

gazzalfc · « **Reply #454 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:11:15 pm »

Onto my annual rewatch tonight.

God this is amazing TV

Dench57 · « **Reply #455 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:18:18 pm »

Phenomenal television isn't it? I only got round to watching it properly a year ago and was blown away. Couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks after.

Is the Pacific one any good?

OOS · « **Reply #456 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:19:11 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on May 25, 2019, 06:18:18 pm

Phenomenal television isn't it? I only got round to watching it properly a year ago and was blown away. Couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks after.

Is the Pacific one any good?

I enjoyed it. Not as good BOB.

I don't think I've watched anything as good as BOB. Superb cast.

Something Worse · « **Reply #457 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:20:56 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on May 25, 2019, 06:18:18 pm

Phenomenal television isn't it? I only got round to watching it properly a year ago and was blown away. Couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks after.

Is the Pacific one any good?

I've seen the Pacfic twice, it was fine.

BOB I watch every year. Best show ever.

courty61 · « **Reply #458 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:38:01 pm »

Is this streamed on Netflix or Prime or anything at the moment?

Indomitable_Carp · « **Reply #459 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:43:46 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on May 25, 2019, 06:18:18 pm

Phenomenal television isn't it? I only got round to watching it properly a year ago and was blown away. Couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks after.

Is the Pacific one any good?

Not as good as BOB, but definitely still worth watching. I don't think I have ever seen something on film that captures the sheer horror of war and depths of dehumanisation as well as The Pacific. Some shocking moments. And definitely a good comparison between how the war in the Pacific and the war in Europe was fought.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #460 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:02:19 pm »

Quote from: courty61 on May 25, 2019, 06:38:01 pm

Is this streamed on Netflix or Prime or anything at the moment?

Unfortunately not. HBO owned

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #461 on:** May 25, 2019, 08:29:23 pm »

Quote from: courty61 on May 25, 2019, 06:38:01 pm

Is this streamed on Netflix or Prime or anything at the moment?

It has been airing on Picktv Thursday nights,all the apps and addons have it.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #462 on:** May 26, 2019, 12:41:00 am »

Has anyone heard anything about the release date for The Mighty Eigth? From the trailer I saw last year it looks as realistic as Band of Brothers and The Pacific. I assumed it would have aired by now but have not seen or heard anything for ages.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #463 on:** May 26, 2019, 03:31:37 am »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on May 26, 2019, 12:41:00 am

Has anyone heard anything about the release date for The Mighty Eigth? From the trailer I saw last year it looks as realistic as Band of Brothers and The Pacific. I assumed it would have aired by now but have not seen or heard anything for ages.

That was a fake trailer, they haven't even started filming it yet.
http://footstepsresearch.org/2018/12/what-we-know-hbos-masters-of-the-air/

courty61 · « **Reply #464 on:** May 26, 2019, 06:38:07 am »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on May 25, 2019, 08:29:23 pm

It has been airing on Picktv Thursday nights,all the apps and addons have it.

Sorry what apps? To watch on catch up?

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #465 on:** May 26, 2019, 09:12:50 am »

Quote from: Kashinoda on May 26, 2019, 03:31:37 am

That was a fake trailer, they haven't even started filming it yet.
http://footstepsresearch.org/2018/12/what-we-know-hbos-masters-of-the-air/

Blimey, I had no idea. Thanks for the link. I was looking forward to that.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #466 on:** May 26, 2019, 08:15:23 pm »

Onto Bastogne. Still terrifying and moving as it was when it 1st aired.

18 years since it aired and still looks as if it could have been filmed last year.

You know when a 90's TV show looked like it was filmed in the 90's? Even if it was about a historic event. The effect work and cinematography was so ahead of its time. It just hasn't aged

Something Worse · « **Reply #467 on:** May 26, 2019, 09:00:48 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on May 26, 2019, 08:15:23 pm

Onto Bastogne. Still terrifying and moving as it was when it 1st aired.

18 years since it aired and still looks as if it could have been filmed last year.

You know when a 90's TV show looked like it was filmed in the 90's? Even if it was about a historic event. The effect work and cinematography was so ahead of its time. It just hasn't aged

Practical effects vs digital. It's why some parts of Jurassic Park have aged better than Iron Man

stoopid yank · « **Reply #468 on:** May 28, 2019, 01:14:21 am »

Quote from: gazzalfc on May 26, 2019, 08:15:23 pm

Onto Bastogne. Still terrifying and moving as it was when it 1st aired.

18 years since it aired and still looks as if it could have been filmed last year.

You know when a 90's TV show looked like it was filmed in the 90's? Even if it was about a historic event. The effect work and cinematography was so ahead of its time. It just hasn't aged

Watched it again this weekend and you are right, still incredible. What is cool is seeing actors who were unknowns then with smaller parts who are now big time: Fassbender, Hardy, Simon Pegg, Stephen Graham (native scouser right?)

AndyMuller · « **Reply #469 on:** August 15, 2019, 11:24:59 pm »

Late as ever but started watching this on Sunday and just finished the last episode now. Not ashamed to say I had a lump in my throat towards the end of the last episode. It’s a masterpiece and I can’t believe I’ve left it so long to watch it.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #470 on:** August 15, 2019, 11:29:37 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on August 15, 2019, 11:24:59 pm

Late as ever but started watching this on Sunday and just finished the last episode now. Not ashamed to say I had a lump in my throat towards the end of the last episode. It’s a masterpiece and I can’t believe I’ve left it so long to watch it.

Now get on Generation Kill.

Snail · « **Reply #471 on:** August 16, 2019, 12:03:56 pm »

Watched the whole box set again the other weekend. One of my favourite bits of telly ever.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #472 on:** August 16, 2019, 12:08:56 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on August 15, 2019, 11:29:37 pm

Now get on Generation Kill.

Shall I watch this before The Pacific?

AndyInVA · « **Reply #473 on:** August 16, 2019, 02:28:47 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on August 16, 2019, 12:08:56 pm

Shall I watch this before The Pacific?

Haha. Just out of a break up and went through Generation Kill and the Pacific in two weekends. Had already watched BoB at least three times. I had already read the two books that Pacific is based on and recognized some of the scenes. I thought Pacific was great but it didn't seem to get under the skin of Easy Company the way that BoB did as it followed more separate story lines and showed more of the life back home that BoB never did.

Generation Kill I thought was excellent and showed the difficulty of orders and the choices the military had to make in trying to achieve an objective.

After a while I realized I really couldn't watch depressing military drama anymore and needed something lighter.

There are loads of these weird immediately post WW2 documentaries on Amazon Prime US that I assume are on UK Prime also. Last night I watched Night Bomber. This program made a few years after the war used this footage of the run up to a raid and some footage of the return of the aircraft over Berlin. It was amazing how you see these guys get their debriefs after returning from an intense mission with literal tea and biscuits. The most amazing footage was one aircraft making it back very late and it was a pilot that flew 30 missions and finished his tour. It said after the war he became an accountant and never flew again. It never ceases to amaze that these people who performed these heroic actions were just regular people put in extraordinary circumstances.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #474 on:** March 25, 2020, 07:43:46 pm »

Re-watching this again during this lockdown and up to episode 7 already.

Masterpiece.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #475 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:35:16 pm »

Oo, this is a good idea during these stay at home times.

Oscarmac · « **Reply #476 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:46:14 pm »

Epic show. One of the few TV programs I return to on an annual basis.

Statto Red · « **Reply #477 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:50:06 pm »

Quote from: stoopid yank on May 28, 2019, 01:14:21 am

Watched it again this weekend and you are right, still incredible. What is cool is seeing actors who were unknowns then with smaller parts who are now big time: Fassbender, Hardy, Simon Pegg, Stephen Graham (native scouser right?)

Also add in Damien Lewis who happens to be a big red too.

I'd definitely watch Band Of Brothers first though it's a masterpiece, although having said that the portrait of Captain Sobel is controversial, apparently he wasn't as inept & incompetent as the series made him out to be, even the real life veterans of Easy Company have said so.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #478 on:** March 26, 2020, 11:14:04 am »

I think this is the right time to do my annual rewatch of BoB.

ScottishKopite · « **Reply #479 on:** March 26, 2020, 12:26:53 pm »

Going to start this over the weekend .