Doc Roe was getting overwhelmed by his emotions. The guy deeply cared for his fellow soldiers. It's why he would only call them by their last names. In order to keep an emotional gap between them and him. That way when he had to patch them up he wouldn't get emotionally overwhelmed seeing his friends torn up. It's why Babe at the end of the episode pointed out that Doc finally called him by his first name.
The pretty nurse in this episode was based on Renée Lemaire, who was a real nurse that worked at an American aid station during the siege of Bastogne. She worked tirelessly for the wounded troops, just like in this episode, and sadly died in a bombing raid on Christmas eve 1944.
The African nurse was also based on a real person as well, Augusta Chiwy, There is a book written about her called Searching for Augusta as well as a documentary film.
As a film student you'll be interested to know that this episode and most of the next was actually filmed in a aircraft hanger in the UK and the snow was actually ground up paper.
Doc is my favorite character in this series (and the most underrated), just like the medic Wade was my favorite in Saving Private Ryan. There's a seriousness and a loneliness to them both that makes me sad. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be a medic in a war like this.
one of my favorite episodes of one of my favorite miniseries of all time... this show is one of the examples I always use when I talk about mixing practical and CGI to great effect, it still looks amazing 20 years later because they balanced everything so well, and I'll always be endlessly impressed by Bastogne in particular, a lot of the scenes from this episode and the next stick with me.. most of the forest was shot indoors, some of those trees were fiberglass, and the snow was paper, but they still make you feel the cold the second the episode opens
Always LOVED EP6 The snow in the forest, with the washed out colour - with only brief splashes of bright colour, gives it an authentic documentary-type style A bit like Schindler’s List with the coloured candles and red coat 👍
This episode makes me exhausted. Just non-stop for Doc Roe, he barely gets a chance to process anything before someone's screaming "medic". The actor playing Roe is Shane Taylor, thinks he's from Dover. I've never been to Cajun country but I can't imagine it's easy for a Brit to do that accent without having his English accent slip out.
@@J4ME5_ As a US accent sure. But that's no middle Pennsylvania accent whoever. But then again we don't have Americans that can do Philly, Pittsburgh or anywhere in PA any good. Babe was probably the most dead on. Wild Bill's South Philly was awful. We sound nothing like New Yorkers here.
Speaking of, ive watched the scene where Gordon gets medevaced many ti.es, but this is the first time i detected a slight English accent from Ben Capki. Who played The Mississippian. Its when he said Your (standing) on my hand.
@@brittanygarrison8030 I'd be curious if really regionally-specific accents like that have changed since the 40s and if the accents in this are more accurate or less to the time period
Yeah this is a beautifully shot episode, as is every episode, but yes this one does stand out. Amazingly there is only one dodgy shot in the entire series. At the end of episode 1, when pulling back from the aircraft you can still see WInters in the doorway even though it would have been pitch black, and so looks obviously comped. However I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction to the final episode (ep10?), which to my mind perfection.
Hey i subscribed and you even commented back to me thank you for that. Do a airplane reaction. I havent seen any comedy yet on your channel. Or is that not you?
Excellent reaction as always. BTW, got my "Retro Camera" Tee-shirt. Def cool. Be safe man.
Sorry Don I was just now going through comments from the past few weeks, Thank you! Hope it serves you well
@@WatchMeMovie No worries man. I'm still here watching your reviews.
@@Gort-Marvin0Martian appreciate it mate!
Ryan is awesome. He's unflappable and I feel is a guy you could depend upon...
Doc Roe was getting overwhelmed by his emotions. The guy deeply cared for his fellow soldiers. It's why he would only call them by their last names. In order to keep an emotional gap between them and him. That way when he had to patch them up he wouldn't get emotionally overwhelmed seeing his friends torn up. It's why Babe at the end of the episode pointed out that Doc finally called him by his first name.
This is probably the best shot episode of the whole series, absolutely breathtaking.
Yay! This is my FAVORITE episode.
Such a good one.
@@ForgottenHonor0 agreed. I dont think they used music, other than the Germans singing and still manage to make it very emotive. Loved it and Doc Roe.
The forrest scenes were all shot in a big hanger in London. Pretty awsome production.
The pretty nurse in this episode was based on Renée Lemaire, who was a real nurse that worked at an American aid station during the siege of Bastogne. She worked tirelessly for the wounded troops, just like in this episode, and sadly died in a bombing raid on Christmas eve 1944.
The African nurse was also based on a real person as well, Augusta Chiwy, There is a book written about her called Searching for Augusta as well as a documentary film.
As a film student you'll be interested to know that this episode and most of the next was actually filmed in a aircraft hanger in the UK and the snow was actually ground up paper.
Doc is my favorite character in this series (and the most underrated), just like the medic Wade was my favorite in Saving Private Ryan. There's a seriousness and a loneliness to them both that makes me sad. Can't imagine what it would have been like to be a medic in a war like this.
God bless good, solid medics. Thank you for your service, Doc Roe.
one of my favorite episodes of one of my favorite miniseries of all time... this show is one of the examples I always use when I talk about mixing practical and CGI to great effect, it still looks amazing 20 years later because they balanced everything so well, and I'll always be endlessly impressed by Bastogne in particular, a lot of the scenes from this episode and the next stick with me.. most of the forest was shot indoors, some of those trees were fiberglass, and the snow was paper, but they still make you feel the cold the second the episode opens
What's cool to me is watching these episodes again with someone who hasn't seen them. Fun.
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to see back at it. Best of luck
Always LOVED EP6
The snow in the forest, with the washed out colour - with only brief splashes of bright colour, gives it an authentic documentary-type style
A bit like Schindler’s List with the coloured candles and red coat
👍
Thank you for the posting. I’ve been looking forward to watching it with you.
Amazing episode. Gut wrenching. True damned heroes one and all.
My assumption is that there was at least a basic screaning to identify soldiers for different occupations
This episode makes me exhausted. Just non-stop for Doc Roe, he barely gets a chance to process anything before someone's screaming "medic".
The actor playing Roe is Shane Taylor, thinks he's from Dover. I've never been to Cajun country but I can't imagine it's easy for a Brit to do that accent without having his English accent slip out.
Winters us accent is near flawless too
@@J4ME5_ As a US accent sure. But that's no middle Pennsylvania accent whoever. But then again we don't have Americans that can do Philly, Pittsburgh or anywhere in PA any good. Babe was probably the most dead on. Wild Bill's South Philly was awful. We sound nothing like New Yorkers here.
Speaking of, ive watched the scene where Gordon gets medevaced many ti.es, but this is the first time i detected a slight English accent from Ben Capki. Who played The Mississippian. Its when he said Your (standing) on my hand.
@@brittanygarrison8030 I'd be curious if really regionally-specific accents like that have changed since the 40s and if the accents in this are more accurate or less to the time period
Yes...Dick Winters shaved almost daily as he believed it was an officer's duty to be presentable at all times...
I live in the states and I seriously want to visit Louisiana just to experience some of the accents and culture down there.
I’m glad to see You doing better! Welcome Back! It’s Good To See You Doing Better! I’ve Been Worried About You.
You have a firm grasp on film theory. I would love to see something you've shot.
Excited for your reaction to Episode 7 through the end! Glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did.
There are about a half dozen British actors playing American soldiers in this series…just FYI
Yeah this is a beautifully shot episode, as is every episode, but yes this one does stand out. Amazingly there is only one dodgy shot in the entire series. At the end of episode 1, when pulling back from the aircraft you can still see WInters in the doorway even though it would have been pitch black, and so looks obviously comped. However I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction to the final episode (ep10?), which to my mind perfection.
You should watch 2001 The Lost Battalion movie! A true story of Americans Soldiers in WW1!!!
This does not look like it was filmed over 20 years ago
You look as exhausted as easy co. Get some bloody kip!
Incredibly, the medics were not paid as much
Airplane
Hey i subscribed and you even commented back to me thank you for that. Do a airplane reaction. I havent seen any comedy yet on your channel. Or is that not you?