FYI: First episode of 7-part miniseries, "Generation Kill" coming up on HBO...

[babylonsister]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=385&topic_id=156821

HBO describes its new upcoming miniseries "Generation Kill" as a true account of how Marines in the first 40 days of the Iraq war battled the enemy, as well as "equipment shortages, incompetent commanding officers, ever-evolving rules of engagement and an unclear strategy."

The miniseries premiering Sunday is based on the book by journalist Evan Wright, whose story first appeared as a condensed series of articles in Rolling Stone. Wright was embedded with the Marines of the First Recon Battalion.

The show was produced by the makers of "The Wire," the HBO series about drug-dealing and police/government corruption in Baltimore.

At a recent screening, Wright said publishing the articles in Rolling Stone after he arrived home from Iraq--instead of as events happened--allowed him to write freely. He did not have to get back in the Humvee daily with the Marines after they had read and judged his work. Wright sat next to a Marine who often talked about his desire to get his first kill.

Producer David Simon said the series is not pro-war or anti-war.

"It's just an account of something," he said.

[Mojambo]

1. I've had that in my incoming folder for a few days, but haven't watched it yet.

I need to get in the right mood.

[babylonsister]

2. It hasn't been aired yet AFAIK. But I hear you. nt

[Mojambo]

3. It leaked online almost a week ago I think.

My housemate watched it and said it was pretty terrific.

[babylonsister]

4. Really?! I know nothing; I got HBO for

The Sopranos, refuse to give it up because of Maher, and do enjoy occasional shows.

Thanks for the tiny, mini review. :hi: It's on here for the moment.

[stray cat]

5. It started last Sun on HBO this is a repeat of the first episode

New episode tomorrow - at least on the east coast.

[babylonsister]

6. Thanks. It's good and supposedly accurate. nt

[aquaman]

7. First episode was great.....

Can't wait for the second.

[babylonsister]

8. Oops. Not. nt