River Monsters, Season 6 (2014)

Starring: Jeremy Wade


Premise:
Angler and explorer Jeremy Wade searches the Amazon River for the mysterious fish it holds and tries to solve a couple of long lasting mysteries it holds.

My Take:

Favorite Episode:
"Amazon Apocalypse" - Wade tries to figure out a thirty year old mystery of what ate close to 200 passengers when a river boat sunk.

Rating: So Good




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River Monsters, Season 4 (2012)

 

Starring: Jeremy Wade


Premise:
Extreme angler Jeremy Wade searches the fresh water rivers and lakes of the world in searching for answers to rumors or myth about certain fish.

My Take:
I am addicted to this show. Each week Wade takes an investigative approach to a mystery about a different fish or attack. Then he gets right in the middle trying to catch the culprit. The guy is fearless, or possible out of his mind, and always puts together an intriguing narrative.

Favorite Episode:
"Russian Killer" - Wade searches for answers to the mystery of fisherman disappearing without a trace in the Amur river. Is it a sturgeon, giant catfish, or something else?

Rating: In the middle (too many "best of" episodes)



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The Hunter (2011)

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Frances O'Connor
Director: Daniel Nattheim


Premise:
A hunter is hired by a company to find and kill the last known Tasmanian tiger for its DNA.

My Take:
Quite simply, I thought this movie was awesome.
The movie plays heavily in the drama genre as this lonely hunter begins to immerse himself into and care about the family that is putting him up. But it also often borders into horror territory often as the hunter is isolation in this vast wilderness looking for a animal that may or may not be extinct and how he has to deal with the locals who obviously dont want him around.
A strong cast, beautiful scenery, and solid yet subtle direction helps to draw the viewer into the story.

Rating: So Good 





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River Monsters, Season 3

Starring: Jeremy Wade




Synopsis:
Zoologist and expert angler Jeremy Wade, searches the globe for fresh water monster fish and attempts to get to the facts behind the folklore and legends of these creatures.

My Take:
This program has rapidly become one of my favorites. I am always fascinated by what lies beneath the water on the end of his fishing line. 


Favorite Episode:
"The Mutilator" - Wade heads to Papa New Guinea to search the claims of a fish known for biting off the manhood of the men who swim in the river. 
I like this episode because it once again shows how a fish not indigenous to the area can mess up the natural order of things. We see it time and time again in this program. 


Rating: So Good




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River Monsters, Season 2

Starring: Jeremy Wade


Synopsis:
Zoologist and expert angler Jeremy Wade, searches the globe for fresh water monster fish and attempts to get to the facts behind the folklore and legends of these creatures

My Take:
I cant helped but get entirely engrossed with each episode. I am in awe of how he dissects the legends or the problem surrounding each creatures and the physical feats he goes through to catch his fish.

Favorite Episode:
"Hidden Predator" - This episode is about the bull sharks swimming up river in South Africa and the unusual relationship these creatures appear to have with the people.

Rating: So Good







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River Monsters: Season 1 (2009)

Starring: Jeremy Wade




Synopsis:
Zoologist and expert angler Jeremy Wade, searches the globe for fresh water monster fish and attempts to get to the facts behind the folklore and legends of these creatures


My Take:
I've caught this show a time or two and liked it but never really sought out to to watch the whole series. Then after a great little article in Rue Morgue magazine on the show and how it capitalizes on fear of the unknown lurking in the water, I decided to seek out the series. And I'm glad because the captivating. 


Favorite Episode:
"Amazon Flesh Eaters" - Mr. Wade once again explores the Amazon River for a catfish with a reputation for eating human flesh.

Rating: So Good









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