Log in

View Full Version : Waco


MonnoM
09-26-17, 06:51 PM
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/waco-trailer-raises-questions-life-death-david-koresh-1038146

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcruuokFXsE

"Showrunners John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle look at how Taylor Kitsch disappeared into the role of the Branch Davidian leader and what misconceptions viewers may have about the deadly 1993 standoff.

The trailer for Paramount Network's Waco is taking a second look at one of the most infamous standoffs in U.S. history.

The six-episode limited series from brothers John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle explores true-life events leading up to and including a 51-day siege in 1993 in Waco, Texas, between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a religious sect led by David Koresh.

Friday Night Lights grad Taylor Kitsch plays Koresh, who faced off against FBI negotiator Gary Noesner (Michael Shannon). The standoff culminated in a deadly fire on the sect's compound that killed 76 men, women and children, including their leader.

The Dowdles feel the series, about mistrust and misunderstanding between two groups, is more relevant than ever in today's divided political climate."

Camo
09-26-17, 06:56 PM
This sounds like it could be good. Although i'm not sure about Michael Shannon as an FBI Negotiator simply because i think i can imagine exactly what that performance will be like. He's great but i hope he tries something a bit different.

The Documentary Waco: The Rules of Engagement is very good. Crazy story. The Doc doesn't really go into all the Branch Davidians stuff before the shootout. It was completely nuts, David basically married an old woman so he could replace her son as the heir to the leadership and both of them ended up in a crazy violent struggle both with their own set of followers.

Dani8
09-26-17, 06:57 PM
That was crazy. How broken must a person be to hook up with someone so deranged.

MonnoM
09-26-17, 07:26 PM
This sounds like it could be good. Although i'm not sure about Michael Shannon as an FBI Negotiator simply because i think i can imagine exactly what that performance will be like. He's great but i hope he tries something a bit different.

The Documentary Waco: The Rules of Engagement is very good. Crazy story. The Doc doesn't really go into all the Branch Davidians stuff before the shootout. It was completely nuts, David basically married an old woman so he could replace her son as the heir to the leadership and both of them ended up in a crazy violent struggle both with their own set of followers.

I wasn't aware of a documentary, so good thing you mentioned it. Turns out it's on youtube. :D