Grizzly Man
Let's just say the Grizzly Bears did in fact lick his wounds clean.... off his body. It was a very disturbing documentary and I also think the film maker did a good job in NOT making Timothty Treadwell out to be a sane saint. Granted, he was also smart enough to give the man dignity for his life and death.
You never see the footage of Timothy and his girlfriend being mauled to death. (Tim's camera was on during the whole event, but the lens cap was on also. So the both of them can be heard, but not seen on the tape. Thank God.) You do see Wernor Herzog, the filmmaker, listening to the tape and his reaction was more than enough for me. (The tape is never played in the documentary. Phew).
*shiver*
I was left with disgust and awe for the bears. And also respect enough to want to stay as far away from any wild animal. I'll leave it to the experts and, in my opinion, Timothy was not an expert. He had HUGE ass problems. Even his foundation, Grizzly People, says to stay 100 yards away from bears.
Anyhoo, i did really like it. There were lots of lessons in there about how to treat and think and deal with wild animals. And I inferred that if things get really shitty for me, i'd rather go to a shrink and talk out my problems and be put on medications rather than moving into the wilderness and treating killing machines like puppies. Just one person's perspective though.
DetroitDocs
I believe one of my old film teachers is now running the festival, so I don't know if it will be any different or better or worse than what it was when i went. But Jack is a great guy and really has passion for documentaries and experimental film. He is also an excellent teacher. Check out the DFC if youre interested in taking classes in film making. I havent taken classes there, but I've heard great things about it and Jack use to be a part of it. I don't know if he still is. I believe he is running the video department at OCC now. So if you are going to OCC, check out any class out by Jack Cronin.
Blockbuster
OH GOD. I know. i really should start netflix back up, but i'm trying to not have any more monthly payments than i have to (I'm still unemployed and looking for work). I actually downloaded "the riches" off of itunes on saturday and watched the first season. I think if i want to watch anything, I'm going to buy it on amazon, watch it and then sell it back over amazon. It's usually worth it for documentaries or whole seasons of TV shows because I can never find what i'm looking for at blocksuckster anyway and I've usually, after all is said and done, only spend around $5 bucks on the whole seasons of TV shows. It's a pain in the ass, but i have plenty of time to wait and then reship now anyhoo. *shrug*