Today marks 24 years since the September 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in the United States. May the victims rest in peace and the events of that day continue to be remembered.
Happy 80th anniversary to the Thomas the Tank Engine series, both the Railway Series and TV Series. For the 80th anniversary, I will be making a top 10 favorite Railway Series Books. I was going to upload it today but other commitments got in the way and I’m almost done with my Spring Semester in College. Don’t worry though, it will be coming soon. Also, today is the birthday of the late George Carlin, my favorite Thomas narrator (along with Ringo Starr) and comedian.
For this year, I have done a watch-through of a documentary on New York City. It’s called New York: A Documentary Film. The series is an eight-episode, 17 1/2 hour, American documentary film on New York City’s history. It was produced by Steeplechase Films and aired on PBS. It was made by Ric Burns and James Sanders. The series aired on November 1999 (25 years ago) with the first 5 episodes airing from the 14th to the 18th. After almost 2 years later, the series returned with another 2 episodes that aired at the end of September and the beginning October 2001 (ironically after the 9/11 attacks). Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, Ric and James decided to produce an eighth episode of the series centered on the World Trade Center and how it served New York until it’s destruction in 2001, which was aired in September 2003. The series was narrated by David Ogden Stiers and the music was composed by Brian Keane (using music from other sources in episodes). Other people who are part of or know New York are also included including Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Wallace, Kenneth T. Jackson, Peter Hamill, Robert A.M. Stern, future president Donald Trump, etc.
This November, I’ve done another watch through of the series for it’s 25th anniversary and I will say, I love this documentary series of New York City. This series does a really good job on documenting the history of the biggest city in the United States. I’ve learned a lot about it like when it was founded (which this year has been 400 years since), how it grew and changed over the decades and notable events that happened.
For narration, David Ogden Stiers did an outstanding job presenting the documentary as a whole. His soothing voice really makes it worth watching. In my opinion though, in episodes 1-3, he sounds a bit monotone while narrating, like he was narrating early in the morning. However, I love his narrations in the later half of the series as he does deliver more energy to his narration, while still having his soothing tone. As for music, Brian Keane went all out with this documentary as most of his music scores are beautiful and calming. My favorite cues from him include Dark History Theme, Transformation, Famine Irish, Dark History Waltz, The City Comes Back, Chant D’Auvergnes, New York Swing, Dark Building Theme, and saving the best for last, City of Dreams. I also find it interesting that other pieces of music were used such as Rhasbody in Blue and Perpetuum Mobile.
For the episodes, I enjoyed all of them. My most favorite is Cosmopolis as I love learning about the roaring 1920s, the Jazz Age, the crash of the Stock Market and the construction of the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building. I also love City of Tomorrow for how it documents how New York went through the Great Depression and how Fiorello La Guardia and Robert Moses made changes to the city for the future and The Center of the World for the series’ take on the rise and fall of the World Trade Center. As for weakest episode, it’s Order and Disorder. Whenever I watched this episode, I ended up losing focus on it. However, on my 25th anniversary rewatch, I learned more of the stuff that I missed out on such as lack of police that was available, riots that happened and how New York went through the Civil War. I will say I still consider it the weakest episode, but I was glad to look at it with a fresh mind.
Here’s my ranking and rating for each of the eight episodes:
1. Cosmopolis (10/10) 2. City of Tomorrow (10/10) 3. Center of the World (10/10) 4. The City and the World (10/10) 5. The Power and the People (9.5/10) 6. The Country and the City (9.5/10) 7. Sunshine and Shadow (9/10) 8. Order and Disorder (9/10)
This is one documentary film series I definitely recommend checking it out. Side note: The Series isn’t over yet as two more episodes called The Future of Cities are coming out. Don’t know when that will be, but am looking forward.
Happy 40th anniversary to Thomas The Tank Engine, a ionic Television series made by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton, and based on the book from the Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry.
23 years ago today (September 11, 2001), the United States experienced the most horrific and deadliest terrorist attack in history. 19 Terrorists hijacked four American Airlines and United Airlines flights. Two of them crashed into the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, which resulted in the two 110-story towers to collapse. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C, and another plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers tried to fight against the hijackers. Almost 3,000 people died in the attacks, but one good thing about that day was that Americans and people in other countries came together to help and save one another. We will never forget that tragic day nor the people who lost their lives. Rest in Peace and lest we forget! 🙏
It breaks my heart to say this, but today, another one of my favorite actors, and one of the most well known ones, James Earl Jones, has died at age 93. I am really heartbroken by his passing. He was known for playing Mufasa in the Lion King films, Darth Vader in Star Wars, and he also appeared in one of my favorite episodes from the Big Bang Theory, The Convention Conundrum. We will all miss you. Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones! (January 17, 1931 - September 9, 2024).
It breaks my heart to say this, but one of my favorite actors, Bob Newhart, has died at age 94. I am greatly shocked of his passing. He has been remembered for being in the 2003 film Elf and playing Arthur Jeffries aka Professor Proton in Big Bang Theory. Rest in Peace Bob Newhart (September 5, 1929 - July 18, 2024) 🙏
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Today marks 24 years since the September 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in the United States. May the victims rest in peace and the events of that day continue to be remembered.
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Happy 80th anniversary to the Thomas the Tank Engine series, both the Railway Series and TV Series. For the 80th anniversary, I will be making a top 10 favorite Railway Series Books. I was going to upload it today but other commitments got in the way and I’m almost done with my Spring Semester in College. Don’t worry though, it will be coming soon. Also, today is the birthday of the late George Carlin, my favorite Thomas narrator (along with Ringo Starr) and comedian.
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For this year, I have done a watch-through of a documentary on New York City. It’s called New York: A Documentary Film. The series is an eight-episode, 17 1/2 hour, American documentary film on New York City’s history. It was produced by Steeplechase Films and aired on PBS. It was made by Ric Burns and James Sanders. The series aired on November 1999 (25 years ago) with the first 5 episodes airing from the 14th to the 18th. After almost 2 years later, the series returned with another 2 episodes that aired at the end of September and the beginning October 2001 (ironically after the 9/11 attacks). Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, Ric and James decided to produce an eighth episode of the series centered on the World Trade Center and how it served New York until it’s destruction in 2001, which was aired in September 2003. The series was narrated by David Ogden Stiers and the music was composed by Brian Keane (using music from other sources in episodes). Other people who are part of or know New York are also included including Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Wallace, Kenneth T. Jackson, Peter Hamill, Robert A.M. Stern, future president Donald Trump, etc.
This November, I’ve done another watch through of the series for it’s 25th anniversary and I will say, I love this documentary series of New York City. This series does a really good job on documenting the history of the biggest city in the United States. I’ve learned a lot about it like when it was founded (which this year has been 400 years since), how it grew and changed over the decades and notable events that happened.
For narration, David Ogden Stiers did an outstanding job presenting the documentary as a whole. His soothing voice really makes it worth watching. In my opinion though, in episodes 1-3, he sounds a bit monotone while narrating, like he was narrating early in the morning. However, I love his narrations in the later half of the series as he does deliver more energy to his narration, while still having his soothing tone. As for music, Brian Keane went all out with this documentary as most of his music scores are beautiful and calming. My favorite cues from him include Dark History Theme, Transformation, Famine Irish, Dark History Waltz, The City Comes Back, Chant D’Auvergnes, New York Swing, Dark Building Theme, and saving the best for last, City of Dreams. I also find it interesting that other pieces of music were used such as Rhasbody in Blue and Perpetuum Mobile.
For the episodes, I enjoyed all of them. My most favorite is Cosmopolis as I love learning about the roaring 1920s, the Jazz Age, the crash of the Stock Market and the construction of the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building.
I also love City of Tomorrow for how it documents how New York went through the Great Depression and how Fiorello La Guardia and Robert Moses made changes to the city for the future and The Center of the World for the series’ take on the rise and fall of the World Trade Center. As for weakest episode, it’s Order and Disorder. Whenever I watched this episode, I ended up losing focus on it. However, on my 25th anniversary rewatch, I learned more of the stuff that I missed out on such as lack of police that was available, riots that happened and how New York went through the Civil War. I will say I still consider it the weakest episode, but I was glad to look at it with a fresh mind.
Here’s my ranking and rating for each of the eight episodes:
1. Cosmopolis (10/10)
2. City of Tomorrow (10/10)
3. Center of the World (10/10)
4. The City and the World (10/10)
5. The Power and the People (9.5/10)
6. The Country and the City (9.5/10)
7. Sunshine and Shadow (9/10)
8. Order and Disorder (9/10)
This is one documentary film series I definitely recommend checking it out. Side note: The Series isn’t over yet as two more episodes called The Future of Cities are coming out. Don’t know when that will be, but am looking forward.
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Happy 40th anniversary to Thomas The Tank Engine, a ionic Television series made by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton, and based on the book from the Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry.
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23 years ago today (September 11, 2001), the United States experienced the most horrific and deadliest terrorist attack in history. 19 Terrorists hijacked four American Airlines and United Airlines flights. Two of them crashed into the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, which resulted in the two 110-story towers to collapse. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C, and another plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers tried to fight against the hijackers. Almost 3,000 people died in the attacks, but one good thing about that day was that Americans and people in other countries came together to help and save one another. We will never forget that tragic day nor the people who lost their lives. Rest in Peace and lest we forget! 🙏
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It breaks my heart to say this, but today, another one of my favorite actors, and one of the most well known ones, James Earl Jones, has died at age 93. I am really heartbroken by his passing. He was known for playing Mufasa in the Lion King films, Darth Vader in Star Wars, and he also appeared in one of my favorite episodes from the Big Bang Theory, The Convention Conundrum. We will all miss you. Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones! (January 17, 1931 - September 9, 2024).
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It breaks my heart to say this, but one of my favorite actors, Bob Newhart, has died at age 94. I am greatly shocked of his passing. He has been remembered for being in the 2003 film Elf and playing Arthur Jeffries aka Professor Proton in Big Bang Theory. Rest in Peace Bob Newhart (September 5, 1929 - July 18, 2024) 🙏
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Happy 4th of July/Independence Day!
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