Miscellaneous Movie Musings

[Moonliner]

Having not seen the film I'm curious, I always thought of it as a drama rather than a documentary. Meaning it's goal to entertain would trump any dispassionate search for truth.

On the other hand, the Nova episode that dealt with the JFK assassination was, I thought, well done and explained in detail how the single shooter explanation was plausible.

Have the Mythbusters tackled this one yet?

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Have the Mythbusters tackled this one yet?

No, but Penn and Teller have on BULL****. They constructed a tasteless but nevertheless interesting experiment to show that, if shot by a Mannlicher-Carcano rifle, a melon (or head) will actually move TOWARD the rifle as matter is expelled from the other side. Every time, the melon falls toward the rifle. (The same experiment is pictured in their book How To Play With Your Food) Not really all that scientific, and likely to irritate more than enlighten, but that's Penn and Teller sometimes.

This thread seems in danger of derailing, and I've found that absolutely no one will ever change their minds on this issue. I've seen friendships break up over it. I'm totally cool with those who are convinced, though I am not.