Stemalot Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeyesunday/feature_161103.html Here is the story if you can't get there: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sunday November 16, 2003 at 10PM ET/PT repeating Friday November 21,2003 at 10PM ET/PT repeating Sunday July 11, 2004 at 10PM ET/PT repeating Friday July 16, 2004 at 10PM ET/PT How could the flag flutter when there's no wind on the moon? During an interview with Stanley Kubrick's widow an extraordinary story came to light. She claims Kubrick and other Hollywood producers were recruited to help the U.S. win the high stakes race to the moon. In order to finance the space program through public funds, the U.S. government needed huge popular support, and that meant they couldn't afford any expensive public relations failures. Fearing that no live pictures could be transmitted from the first moon landing, President Nixon enlisted the creative efforts of Kubrick, whose 2001: a Space Odyssey (1968) had provided much inspiration, to ensure promotional opportunities wouldn't be missed. In return, Kubrick got a special NASA lens to help him shoot Barry Lyndon (1975). A subtle blend of facts, fiction and hypothesis around the first landing on the moon, Dark Side Of The Moon illustrates how the truth can be twisted by the manipulation of images. With use of 'hijacked' archival footage, false documents, real interviews taken out of context or transformed through voice-over or dubbing, staged interviews, as well as, interviews with astronauts like Buzz Aldrin and others, Dark Side Of The Moon navigates the viewer through lies and truth; fact and fiction. This is no ordinary documentary. Its intent is to inform and entertain the viewer, but also to shake him up - make him aware that one should always view television with a critical eye. Dark Side Of The Moon is written and directed by William Karel and co-produced by Point du Jour Production and ARTE France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 the flag fluttered in the exhaust from the space capsule... you CAN introduce a gas into a vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I think the "flag fluttering" that those folks make an issue of supposedly occured when the flag was initially placed, not when the eagle took off. I believe the "fluttering" was actually caused by the wiggling of the supporting rod that holds the flag out. If you actually watch the video, it's pretty obvious that the flag is not fluttering like it would in an atmosphere. For an explanation of all the "moon landing is a hoax" evidence, see: http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/moonhoax.html Speaking of stupidity in space: Bush On Mars 2004! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Harris Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Here is another wb site that explains the various segments that supposidally show the moon landings were a hoax. http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/tv/foxapollo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Oooh, conspiracy theories!!! My favorite! Somebody link something about CHUPACABRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I think we covered this topic before. The conspiracy theorists are full of hooey. Their arguments don't stand up to any sort of scrutiny. Buried in "The New Rome by Osama bin Laden" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MervGriffin Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Somebody link something about CHUPACABRA You asked for it! You got it! CHUPA! An alleged carcass known as "Fluffy". The skeletal evidence that none can deny! A seemingly faked action shot. Chupa will dance for you......IF YOU DARE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 How about a chalupa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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