| Ripp |
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| 17/09/14 12:16 AM |
Re: Mark Sullivan is the "Face of Death"
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Playing up the danger factor may be a great tool for making money, but theres a certain level of douche-bag-esqueness that goes along with it, and I'm disappointed that all Americans are automatically tarred with the same brush.
People may be quick to jump to the man's defense on a personal level, but his character is evidenced by the fact that this type of production is nevertheless ok with him because it makes money.
In the same way I think Ivan Carter has ruined the "Tracks Across Africa" show, which I thought Craig Boddington always kept very refined and even elegant.
I don't always enjoy Boddington's writing because he often doesn't seem to voice any real opinions, but the show was presented in a quiet and tasteful manner, with a sprinkling of African music and sounds of the bush.
Now it's completely whored-up with flashy camera angles and intense colors and overly-dramatic music.
So if all Americans (and eventually all hunters) get typecast like these guys present what hunting is to the world, then shame on us for letting it happen.
+1
Agree with the above...not ALL Americans are that way..but like the old adage states, it take one or two bad apples for the crate to start to get smelly..
I also really enjoyed Boddington and feel as you do that Carter has/is overplaying the fear/danger factor to make it much more than it is..perhaps not to the extreme Sullivan does but its there none the less..
Back in 2009 I actually had an episode on TRACKS ACROSS AFRICA, the guys at the time were very pleasant to work with and do a show for..really enjoyed it..not so sure it would be the same today..
Ripp