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BlackLabel said:
Pointless exercise that serves only to put an obscure documentary maker back in the public eye.mybrainhurts said:
Pointless exercise that serves only to put an obscure documentary maker back in the public eye.
Louis has made some great programs over the years, and asks questions many people wouldn't. He's done this by gaining the trust of some very oddball people such as Saville. 
mybrainhurts said:
Pointless exercise that serves only to put an obscure documentary maker back in the public eye.
If you truly believe that, then may I respectfully suggest that you watch some of his other stuff? His recent documentary on mental health and insanity in crimes was top notch. He is empathetic and has a great way of gaining the trust of his interview subjects.Obscure documentary makers don't generally win BAFTA's or Emmys
Edit - hope I don't need a parrot?
I think it is a very valid documentary and I will watch it. Theroux famously interviewed Savile a few years before the latter died and revealed some insights into Savile's personality that many would probably not have been aware of up until then.
Now, a number of years after Savile's true nature was finally exposed, it is perhaps appropriate that Theroux revisits this territory.
Now, a number of years after Savile's true nature was finally exposed, it is perhaps appropriate that Theroux revisits this territory.
mybrainhurts said:
BlackLabel said:
Pointless exercise that serves only to put an obscure documentary maker back in the public eye.Eric Mc said:
I think it is a very valid documentary and I will watch it. Theroux famously interviewed Savile a few years before the latter died and revealed some insights into Savile's personality that many would probably not have been aware of up until then.
Now, a number of years after Savile's true nature was finally exposed, it is perhaps appropriate that Theroux revisits this territory.
I agree with Eric. Think it will be interesting (and possibly appalling in equal measure).Now, a number of years after Savile's true nature was finally exposed, it is perhaps appropriate that Theroux revisits this territory.
Vaud said:
Burwood said:
Exactly what I thought.
How is he obscure? He's made multiple prime time documentaries and won many awards.The issue is more, "why aren't there more quality documentaries?"
Burwood said:
I like him and don't think he is obscure. My point is this dead horse has been flogged and I don't see the merit in it.
Ahh, on that I'd be inclined to agree.I met him (JS) twice.
Once as a child when my dad told me JS was a bit odd.
Once as an adult where I was left in absolutely no doubt (about 2006)
Vaud said:
Ahh, on that I'd be inclined to agree.
I met him (JS) twice.
Once as a child when my dad told me JS was a bit odd.
Once as an adult where I was left in absolutely no doubt (about 2006)
I watched all his shows religiously never realised anything. Maybe I was a young kid so too naive to know. I met him (JS) twice.
Once as a child when my dad told me JS was a bit odd.
Once as an adult where I was left in absolutely no doubt (about 2006)
Did he seem odd? Well so many celebs at the time were quirky.
You have to wonder is he the sole individual who did this? Are there others who have so far got away width it
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