Things I learned after watching Capricorn One
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Doom — 16 years ago(March 29, 2010 08:58 AM)
46 That when Hal Holbrook says put everybody you have to the west in your search, that of coarse means the same two helicopters you have been using the whole time.
That's awesome - I can't believe I never thought of that before. Good point.
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Liferr — 15 years ago(October 23, 2010 08:26 PM)
That when Hal Holbrook says put everybody you have to the west in your search, that of coarse means the same two helicopters you have been using the whole time.
That was a kick-ass point.
Life can be a comedy or a tragedy, it all depends on how you look at it. -
dleigh80 — 16 years ago(January 31, 2010 08:45 PM)
- Gargle with mouthwash before drinking stale coffee late at night
- After trying to kill a news reporter by sabotaging the brakes in his car, show him you really mean business by shooting a few bullets in his general direction when he visits a remote tourist attraction. Then high-tail it out of there; reporters are known to pursue and take revenge on the assassin squads who shoot at them.
- Reporters and aerospace engineers in Texas generally talk like they are from the east coast or west coasts rather than the south.
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Gheelnory — 16 years ago(February 04, 2010 04:09 AM)
- After two obvious attempts on your life, of COURSE you should follow your usual routine, going back to your office, free of concern that other attempts might be made.
- There is no more poignant piece of children's literature on this earth than "Fox in Sox".
- When prancing through a cemetery in slow motion, be sure to coordinate the landings and launches with your prancing partner. Synchronous prancing makes for a more triumphant visual.
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dleigh80 — 16 years ago(March 07, 2010 05:18 PM)
- When an astronaut's wife leaves her house to address a massive throng of media encamped outside, generally only one reporter will have an actual question prepared.
- Always record the audio from spaceflight practice simulations, just in case it's needed later for some reason.
- If you are contemplating blowing the whistle on a muti-billion dollar government plot, discuss your plans openly on the actual location of the hoax, with plenty of cameras and microphones around.
- Nobody gives a crap about anything anymore.
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dleigh80 — 16 years ago(March 08, 2010 05:31 PM)
DoomJust to be clear, I LOVE Capricorn One. I enjoy it more than much bigger movies of the period such as Star Wars or Close Encounters. The film has a genuine joy to it and was clearly a labor of love by the film makers. It includes some really sharp dialog, and the attention to detail with the launch and tracking by mission control feels authentic a full 30 years later.
One risk with "things I learned" threads is it can be hard to distinguish cynical / hateful posts from affectionate tributes by true fans of a movie. My contributions here reflect my memories of the film, and I can only remember such details because I've seen it so many timeswhich wouldn't have happened if I didn't love the movie. -
Gheelnory — 16 years ago(March 12, 2010 12:40 AM)
dleigh80 wrote: One risk with "things I learned" threads is it can be hard to distinguish cynical / hateful posts from affectionate tributes by true fans of a movie. My contributions here reflect my memories of the film, and I can only remember such details because I've seen it so many timeswhich wouldn't have happened if I didn't love the movie.
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Excellent point. If I ever start a 'things I learned' thread, I'll remember your words and include, in the opening post, a reminder that remarking on a movie's particularities doesn't have to be an act of contemptit can be an act of affection. -
Gheelnory — 16 years ago(March 18, 2010 12:53 AM)
(I can't help wondering if this movie is ever popped into the DVD player at Chez Streisand/Brolinand if so, what must go through Babs' mind during the 'prancing in slow-mo through the cemetery' scene)
Anyway, counting your three as #42-44:
45: When choosing a space program in which to become an astronaut, NEVER pick the one that gives the low bidder the contract to build the spacecraft's Life Support system.