gkainz
Final Approach
re: gold rush ... I watched a couple of episodes on a gloomy grumpy day last week ... are they still "almost to the glory hole"? (and still broke?)
re: gold rush ... I watched a couple of episodes on a gloomy grumpy day last week ... are they still "almost to the glory hole"? (and still broke?)
Yeah, but I'd do that in a heartbeat. Prospecting for gold in a beautiful part of the country beats sitting in an office IMO.I liked the grizzled gold prospectors that unannounced, hitched a ride back on Flying Wild Alaska, amazingly, by simply dragging their stuff up to the landing strip when they heard the plane over the horizon (and now that I think about it, probably heard and saw the film crew flying in and setting up. I wondered how they could have been packed and ready to go so fast.)
"We've been here 4 months and we're ready to get back to the real comfort. Anywhere you're going. See? This is why we came out. About $4000 worth. Yeah. We'll pay $700 for the ride. Can we get a room in Unakleet? $1200 to get home...." I guess they make it up in volume.
I tried -- tried -- to watch this show.
Just can't do it.
Here's how I experienced the show:
Yeah, sorry -- just not interesting.
- Cut to cinema verite camera moving around people doing ordinary stuff
- voice over about impending doom
- Cut to shot of airplane taking off or landing
- Cut to cinema verite camera moving around people doing ordinary stuff
- voice over about impending doom
- Flash cut of moment during airplane taking off or landing
- commercial
- commercial
- promo
- commercial
- commercial
- Flash cut of moment during airplane taking off or landing
- voice over about impending doom
- Cut to cinema verite camera moving around people doing ordinary stuff
- voice over about impending doom
- Cut to shot of airplane taking off or landing
- Cut to cinema verite camera moving around people doing ordinary stuff
- voice over about impending doom
Since I somewhat share your sentiments expressed above, I forwarded your comments to my son-in-law, who is a tv producer. He uses me as his "older audience" sounding board, as in "I wonder what the old farts will think about this?"
Here's a snippet of his response...
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"Well at least it's not one of my shows. : )
We try to go for more depth with our shows, but it is always surprising when we compare what we pitch to what's on TV. Some of these shows are such stretches for actual shows - like Flying Wild for example. You don't really care about the characters or get drawn into the characters. Welcome to the world of TV. Hopefully we will be producing better products..."
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I think they're trying to expand Ariel's character - first her 'air-headedness', then her humor, but then her expressions of grief with the teen suicide episode.
FWIW, one of the few TV shows we watch is The Closer -- good acting, interesting scenarios, minimal gore, characters that seem real.
As far as Gold Rush... Wow, what a waste of time.. But it's like watching a train wreck - you know it's gonna be nasty, but you can't help but watch it just to see how bad it really is. I was bored enough to sit through the first two episodes and my wife said "I can't believe you're watching this!" By the end of the season, she was watching it beside me saying - "They're so stupid, I can't help but watch to see how the screw up THIS time!"
There's one that's even worse, "Swamp People".
"Gee, I wonder if they're gonna kill another alligator tonight?"
I'll watch when the alligator finally wins one.
There's one that's even worse, "Swamp People".
"Gee, I wonder if they're gonna kill another alligator tonight?"
I'll watch when the alligator finally wins one.
But I can't shake the feeling that they really don't understand the subject matter to begin with. I wouldn't mind as much if they did understand it but simplified it for the show. That doesn't seem like it's what's happening though.Since I somewhat share your sentiments expressed above, I forwarded your comments to my son-in-law, who is a tv producer. He uses me as his "older audience" sounding board, as in "I wonder what the old farts will think about this?"
Here's a snippet of his response...
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"Well at least it's not one of my shows. : )
We try to go for more depth with our shows, but it is always surprising when we compare what we pitch to what's on TV. Some of these shows are such stretches for actual shows - like Flying Wild for example. You don't really care about the characters or get drawn into the characters. Welcome to the world of TV. Hopefully we will be producing better products..."
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I think they're trying to expand Ariel's character - first her 'air-headedness', then her humor, but then her expressions of grief with the teen suicide episode.
Isn't that "Swamp Loggers," - evidently endless shots of toothless dudes stashing and retrieving waterlogged timbers in rivers and swamps - in the dark to avoid getting ripped off - yeah, while the camera keeps tracking the gator, worst of all, narrated again by Thom....Beeeeers. How exciting.
guaranteed the producer and editors do NOT have much (if any) GA experience ...
With the exception of Ariel's instructional flights, this show is about commercial aviation, not GA.
With the exception of Ariel's instructional flights, this show is about commercial aviation, not GA.
With the exception of Ariel's instructional flights, this show is about commercial aviation, not GA.
Rumor has it that Kyra has decided to call it quits so the show is likely to end. It is one of the more believable (and entertaining) shows on TV. I'm surprised it lasted past 13 episodes.I've gotten addicted to that one. The acting is top notch all around, and the ensemble cast works well together. Kyra Sedgewick's character seems real in terms of interpersonal relationships. In real life no one could be that consistent at getting confessions though, but it's still good entertainment. Unfortunately it seems that I have now seen all the reruns at least once.
FWIW, one of the few TV shows we watch is The Closer -- good acting, interesting scenarios, minimal gore, characters that seem real.
If someone did have a "reality show" of GA and they stuck strictly to keeping it technically correct it would die in the ratings after one show.
Dude, Gimme an Effing Break! What could possibly be more exciting than a camera following someone going round and round the pattern pounding out landings one after another? And without all the commentary you could focus on the sound of the engine droning on and on!!!
7 minutes and 7 seconds of your life you will never get back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9aECqTYBV8
Oh, I do like the show about the pawn shop in Vegas - people bring in all kinds of interesting stuff.
With the exception of Ariel's instructional flights, this show is about commercial aviation, not GA.
If someone did have a "reality show" of GA and they stuck strictly to keeping it technically correct it would die in the ratings after one show.
Sigh - Even those of us in GA don't know what GA is. It's anything that isn't scheduled airlines or military.
Oops, I did a Dan Quayle!
No prob - You're not the only one. I think what Phil Boyer said in One Six Right was right on! Nobody knows what the hell GA is.
I fell asleep during One Six Right. It should have been named One Six Hours of Sleep.
Ariel was on Craig Ferguson the other night:
(Haven't actually seen it yet, but this prompted me to find it)
I was really psyched to see a movie about GA, so I went to the pre-screening at Centennial, KAPA, when it first came out. I guess I was expecting more. The photography was good, but I didn't think it was that great of a movie either. I was all set to buy it on DVD until I actually watched it.
I watch it over & over,even the DVD Extra's. I like Flying Alaska & Alaska Wing men. I watched Flyboys so many times the DVD won't play any more. What I despise are Drama's, crime/detective shows. Basically if the critic's like it , I avoid it. same goes for 90% of movies. I would rather listen to a college lecture series on PBS or the local college channel than watch House/CIS/ Office./Law & Order, ETC. Life provides enough "drama & suspense. I want to be pleasantly entertained, not shown horror & death, and be forced to think about"who dun it". DaveI fell asleep during One Six Right. It should have been named One Six Hours of Sleep.
I know two kids that learned in the family Otter. You can learn in any aircraft, it's just a matter of how long it takes.
Yeah, but I'd do that in a heartbeat. Prospecting for gold in a beautiful part of the country beats sitting in an office IMO.
I think they set the cliffhanger grand prize this time.
"Ariel and Ferno go for a lunchtime jog." (Scream!)
DUNT-duh-duh-DUNT!
No matter how "bad" the show is.. when compared to the stuff shown on ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX it really shines!
She is an absolute hoot. Best of luck to her in the future.