How could I forget! A special mention here to TNT Originals for the fine work they've been turning out over the years! Especially their historical endeavors that have always followed the laudable commitment to of paying almost-meticulous adherence to the factual! Here I list a few of the brightest works:
"The Hunley"
"Kingfish"
"Andersonville"
"David"
"Buffalo Soldiers"
"The Day Lincoln Was Shot"
"Rough Riders"
"Animal Farm" -- a superb live-action adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel! If you missed this one, find it, watch it!
" Gettysburg"
And millions and millions of thanks for the inspired production and reverential historical treatment of "Gettysburg"!
I've watched this magnificent movie on the big screen in its original theatrical release, and countless times since!
A noble tribute to the terrible tragedy that forged this country into one nation! I try to watch it every July 1-3, each day of the battle on it's appropriate day, to reflect in tribute on the sacrifices that were made on both sides of the conflict. And I still believe Jeff Daniels was robbed of the Supporting Actor Oscar he so richly deserved for his brilliant interpretation of Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, only because the Academy establishment refused to recognize Turner's "upstart" new studio...a real crime!
Coming up shortly, "Wallace", the life of George Wallace starring Gary Sinise (sp.?) and "James Dean", a biography.
