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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 13:35:24 EDT
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From: Dale.Amon@CMU-RI-FAS
I just got back from a trip to DC and spent an afternoon in the National Air
and Space Museum. Naturaqlly, I had to see the IMAX movies we've been
hearing about for so long.
My opinions on The Dream is Alive probably overlap those of many others. I
wish they had left out the good film technique (ie cuts to different items
like smiling faces in launch control at 'right' intervals for 'pacing', etc)
and just shown the launch. IMAX is so real (except for an annoying jitter
when showing rapid motion) that cuts are annoying as all hell. I think it's
about as near to real as you can get with film.
I think I could watch 90 minutes of the earth passing below with just the
music background.
I disagree with Eugene about the landing. Having flown a Cessna, I guarantee
you that the approach was not just like any aircraft!!!! I was almost glad
they cut to an external view before touchdown; I was already cringing for
the impact. If you've never FLOWN an approach it may have looked normal,
but if you have....JEEZUS!!!! (FULL POWER! CARB HEAT OFF! NOSE UP! ESTABLISH
CLIMB OUT! FLAPS UP!! TOILET PAPER DISPENSED!!!)
Despite the detractions caused by attempts at artistry, the film is worth
seeing again and again. If you're a really hard core spacer and cry at
launches, bring some kleenex; you'll need it.