It's based on the Christopher R Browning book by the sound of it. IIRC It was pointed out in the book that not every unit was given this choice and so the choice made this a good unit to study. What motivated those who killed? Browning largely dismisses that it was primarily animus towards Jews that motivated the killings pointing to the viewpoints of the Police units home region. Instead he lays the blame at obedience to authority figures, making reference to the Milgram experiment, and a kind of loyalty to other members of the unit. There's a job to be done I'd better do my part instead of leaving it to my pals. I think I find that more troubling than it being down to antisemitism. Daniel Goldhagen also studied the unit for his book Hitler's Willing Executioners but came to opposite conclusions. Browning dedicated part of the edition I have, in an epilogue perhaps, challenging Goldhagen's interpretation. Definitely worth a read. I'll most likely check out the documentary.
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rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Last night in Soho.
It's what you expect from an Edgar Wright film. And fab music too
It's what you expect from an Edgar Wright film. And fab music too
The title track has a somewhat Sparks sound to it.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Accused
Not the old Jodie Foster family film, but a new film directed by Philip Barantini who did Boiling Point.
It's a decent thriller about the consequences of an online pile on
Not the old Jodie Foster family film, but a new film directed by Philip Barantini who did Boiling Point.
It's a decent thriller about the consequences of an online pile on
Looks interesting. Main actor is in Sex Education, afaik.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
The director's no Edgar Wright though
Mixed feelings about him. Watched Last Night in Soho and The Sparks Brothers recently and reckon the latter was more engaging.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
You'll have to tell me about that as I think I missed itEpisode 6 is very good, and rather moving
for parts of it. Different vibe from the preceding ones and all the better for it.
It also has a very short cameo from an actor I hadn’t seen in anything since he played arguably the biggest evil cunt in TV history
Have now finished the series (Sex Education for anyone who's lost track) and enjoyed it hugely. Thought most of the endings were apposite and particularly enjoyed Aimee's new direction.
T & P
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It was Jack Gleeson, aka King Joffrey off Game of Thrones.You'll have to tell me about that as I think I missed it
Have now finished the series (Sex Education for anyone who's lost track) and enjoyed it hugely. Thought most of the endings were apposite and particularly enjoyed Aimee's new direction.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
I got there in the end
A380
How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
(Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar)
Watched this today. Absolutely Fantastic. Top Wes Anderson stuff, great actors, and a really interesting structure- delivering ( almost ) the full text to camera. Totally recommend.
The Swan was also good, not as brilliant as WSHS, but still good.
Enjoyed Live to 100 Secrets of the Blue Zones. Studying communities around the world who seem to have much higher life expectancy than normal and what they do differently. Lots of positive discussion of community, keeping active, being healthy. Nothing too earth shattering but well put together and some lovely people.
Epona
Radar 2006-2020, Sonic 2006-2022, Jakey 2007-2024
I'm saving this til either Sunday when I'll have some time to myself without having to go out, or Mon/Tue if OH wants to watch it with me.
These comments are making me look forward to it.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
Is it actually... different? The clip that Netflix plays to promote it is very "Oh, it's every other Wes Anderson film ever made. Again." I know he can make good films, but he can also turn out tired, trite shit that looks cute. FWIW, I think Budapest and Isle of Dogs are great, French Dispatch was crap, and Asteroid City was okay-ish.
Epona
Radar 2006-2020, Sonic 2006-2022, Jakey 2007-2024
Also has the benefit of being less than 40 minutes long, in a world where feature films are regularly now over 2 hours, at least in this case if you watch it and don't like it, it's not a big investment of time that you'll never get back.
(Personally, I love Wes Anderson's stuff, but the shortness of this should be appealing for those who are a bit on the fence about some of his work!)
(Personally, I love Wes Anderson's stuff, but the shortness of this should be appealing for those who are a bit on the fence about some of his work!)
Johnny Vodka
The Abominable Scotsman
I watched Evil Dead Rise last night. I was really looking forward to it... I don't have any specific complaints; maybe I'm just going off ultra-extreme horror. Sad to say, but I think it's time to let the dead rest for good. (I thought the third series of Ash vs.. ran out of ideas too.) I was quite impressed there was some LCD Soundsystem on the soundtrack though. 
Johnny Vodka
The Abominable Scotsman
El Conde anyone? Looks like an interesting spin on vampires.
Fozzie Bear
Well-Known Member
Mad. And a bit arty.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Super, just my thingMad. And a bit arty.
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
First two episodes are very excellent.
Epona
Radar 2006-2020, Sonic 2006-2022, Jakey 2007-2024
Halfway through ep 2, watching with OH who said at the end of ep 1 "nice trailer, when's it going to start?" Ep 2 excellent so far, really starting to get going.
I think it's going to annoy people who get annoyed by Flanagan's lengthy dialogue exposition though
Ax^
Silly Rabbit
just watched.the first.one
already bought in
lass from the midnight club is a nice addition
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