Remember the Alamo

Jimbuna · 03-06-14, 08:46 AM

"The Alamo" - The Screamer

Wolferz · 03-06-14, 08:50 AM

I lost a cousin in that fort.

My cousin should have been more attentive to the wind.

Jimbuna · 03-06-14, 09:40 AM

LOL...loved that movie

Sailor Steve · 03-06-14, 10:14 AM

Two things especially appealed to me. First was the fact (as shown in the special reels) that they had a brief biography of ever Alamo defender, and every actor and extra - even the ones with no speaking parts - knew exactly who they were playing. The other was that they took it to its conclusion at San Jacinto.

This is the anniversary of the real battle, not the movie, but no matter how much history I read I always find that a good movie such as this one makes it more real for me.

[edit] Which reminds me, I guess I'd better set aside the time tonight to watch it again.

[edit 2] I just found this fascinating little footnote to history. What's even more fascinating is that several of these events found their way into the newer movie.
http://latinamericanhistory.about.co...-The-Alamo.htm

Wolferz · 03-06-14, 02:10 PM

It was real, Steve.

From the short excerpts it appears the screenwriter did his homework with due diligence.

Jimbuna · 03-06-14, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

It was real, Steve.

From the short excerpts it appears the screenwriter did his homework with due diligence.

Best version of The Alamo I've seen...even better than the John Wayne version

Sailor Steve · 03-06-14, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

It was real, Steve.

From the short excerpts it appears the screenwriter did his homework with due diligence.

What was real? Did I say something wasn't real?

Not arguing, just confused. On the other hand I live in the state of Confusion, so I guess that's to be expected.

Wolferz · 03-06-14, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

What was real? Did I say something wasn't real?

Not arguing, just confused. On the other hand I live in the state of Confusion, so I guess that's to be expected.

You said the film made it more real for you.

We are both citizens of the same state.

Sailor Steve · 03-06-14, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

You said the film made it more real for you.

Ah, so I did. One must be careful what one writes.

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We are both citizens of the same state.

But were you born here or naturalized?

nikimcbee · 03-06-14, 11:59 PM

I liked the artillery in the film....
...and the beards!

Wolferz · 03-07-14, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Ah, so I did. One must be careful what one writes.

But were you born here or naturalized?

You and I are approximately the same age, so I have to say I was born here.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,452 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LOL...loved that movie __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Two things especially appealed to me. First was the fact (as shown in the special reels) that they had a brief biography of ever Alamo defender, and every actor and extra - even the ones with no speaking parts - knew exactly who they were playing. The other was that they took it to its conclusion at San Jacinto. This is the anniversary of the real battle, not the movie, but no matter how much history I read I always find that a good movie such as this one makes it more real for me. [edit] Which reminds me, I guess I'd better set aside the time tonight to watch it again. [edit 2] I just found this fascinating little footnote to history. What's even more fascinating is that several of these events found their way into the newer movie. http://latinamericanhistory.about.co...-The-Alamo.htm __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo Last edited by Sailor Steve; 03-06-14 at 10:27 AM.

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