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Black Coast Vanishings (2023)
Stunning cinematography, sad stories, hold the conspiracies
Beautifully shot programme.
Absolutely stunning cinematography.
I struggle with the story line, which links stories of people who have disappeared at Piha in what seems to be very different sets of circumstances.
I find beauty & respect in a rugged beach and have generations of family who have found community, peace, sport & recreation at Piha.
I don't think the development of this show is fair.
What are they trying to showcase?
Promote?
Divide?
As a platform for grieving families I understand it may be an outlet to connect and share very sad moments in their lives.
As a lover of the beach and community at Piha it falls short.
Atlas of Cursed Places: The Curse of the Bayou (2020)
The Bayou dweller who saw changes coming first
Succinct explanations of some very complex ecological issues, from the viewpoint & speculation of one who lived in the Bayou and saw the changes happening in her environment. Kept me engaged!! Very quotable facts.
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day
Moments of anticipation and foreboding, mixed with *woooah* moments you don't see coming even if you know the story well.
Visually reminiscent of The Ring mixed with Merlin with hints of LOTR.
Fabulous moments with Denzel, Frances. Kathryn Hunter steals the show with the three witches for me.
I did find it a little difficult to hear the dialogue from Frances at times. Was pleasantly surprised by the leads using American accents overall!
Watch for Frances breaking the fourth wall twice.
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: A More Perfect Union (2013)
The info I didn't know I was looking for
As a foreigner from a much younger country I have been fascinated by America's ideals and history. We studied American Black Civil Rights in high school but I didn't have enough of an understanding about where that came from. This show should be compulsory watching for all people new to the States. Amazing.