I know with the 100th Anniversary of Titanic's sinking, we are getting inundated with Titanic related programming.
But since DiF contributed such a fine commentary to the film, I wondered if any of you checked out Jim Cameron's Final Word special on National Geographic?
I had a few thoughts, and wondered what the forum people might think:
1) The whole War-Room scenario is Vintage Jim Cameron. Even the Naval officers are fearing "five across the eyes" for speaking out of turn. I loved how the naval architect (who looks like Mitchell from "Modern Family") raises a contention, and recieves the "glare of death!"
2) All computer Animator wizards out there (esp Teague and Dorkman)- what did you think of the new revamped animation of the Titanic's sinking? I did like the integration of their new data. Like the Stern's ultimate angle reaching only 23 Degrees prior to breaking off.
3) Loved the Banana demonstration to indicate the "Green-Stick" fracture of the ship's "Double Bottom." I'm def gonna whip that bad boy out 'round the breakfast table. (The...uh...banana..I mean)
4) I thought the Naval Architect was correct in dismissing the "Downward-thrust" argument leveled on top of the bow, subsequent to impact. Do you think the draft "hydro" pressures would have been strong enough the blowout that entire structure? Probably a combination of many forces.
5) Thank you Jim Cameron for not deciding to go back and "Fix" the '97 movie with the new data they uncovered.
6) I almost forgot my favorite segment: What would you have done if you were the captain? I know hidsight is 20/20, but I would have rammed that Iceberg straight on. Apparently, The ship might not have filled as quickly, if at all.

Thanks, everybody..now onto the "Downtown Abby" mini-series next week. aboard the Titanic.
"Thanks for your opinion, now I'm gonna make it Exciting!-- F'N James T! Cameron