Another Question

[westernarmymember]

Because over the years we have become known as "the world‘s peacekeepers", the Canadian public does not have the stomach for seeing our soldiers in an offensive posture. I don‘t believe anything like you are discussing will ever happen. We are stuck being "those friendlt Canadians".

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Originally posted by Shania Twain Fan:
[qb] Because over the years we have become known as "the world‘s peacekeepers", the Canadian public does not have the stomach for seeing our soldiers in an offensive posture. I don‘t believe anything like you are discussing will ever happen. We are stuck being "those friendlt Canadians". [/qb]

And that‘s just plain retarded, and another phony excuse. Are you basing this on extensive personal research, or is this just parroting the party line in the media these days?

I think most Canadians know of relatives that flew bomber missions over Europe, served in the Atlantic, or fought with the Army in Korea or WW II. Canadians are pretty hardy, and underlying support for the military may seem low, but generally isn‘t when push comes to shove.

It‘s like being a Flames fan, when they start winning,everyone comes out of the woodwork, but when they‘re losing, no one seems to know who the Flames are.

 

[Art Johnson]

I believe there is movie being made about the Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. I‘m not sure but I believe the tentative Title is Hill 195. Unfortunately I don‘t have all my records to hand here in Florida but it is being produced by a Toronto Production company.

 

[Enzo]

First, I‘m not a screenwriter. But I play one on tv

WW2, the good war for us eh. WW2 productions have increased costs due to finding/creating the equipment. But it‘s a start. As for Korea, many Canadians don‘t quite know of the participation in that one, so another candidate for a flick.

So Mikey, lead from the front buds, get on that script eh.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

I‘m not the one crying about the lack of movies. I‘ve done my bit; I was one of about 100 cadre who trained the extras for LEGENDS OF THE FALL - plus I get a tiny bit of screen time for my troubles, and I‘ve published three references for anyone who cares to bone up on Canadian uniforms in WW II and Korea. Costume designers, feel free to email me or post to my own forum.

Considering nobody has mentioned THE WARS, DIEPPE, EXECUTION (based on McDougall‘s book about the PPCLI in Italy and based loosely on the real life story of the execution of Private Pringle of the Hasty P‘s) et al, it would seem any effort on mine or anyone‘s part would be a waste of time, given the complete lack of memory or appreciation of past efforts.

And WW II kit is a dime a dozen - just ask me what I got paid for HEROES OF THE VICTORIA CROSS.

And with CGI, the equipment isn‘t even an issue these days, not to mention the worldwide network of MV collectors, etc.

So it isn‘t a lack of resources (poor, poor Canadians!), it‘s a lack of will.

Art - looking forward to hearing more about Pt. 195; lord, this isn‘t another Canadian Army disaster movie, is it? Toronto film-makers stick it to poor Hamilton regiment?

 

[Slim]

I, for one, would love to see a contemporary movie about Canadian soldiers. A real good one, up to date and well produced!
As for writing a screen play...well I think we need a professional writer and/or screen writer to tackle that. ( I recently attempted a book and had it tossed back at me with no takers.)
If anyone on this forum knows of someone in the right position for such an undertaking I will do what ever I can to help something like that get off the ground. And I‘m quite sure that just about everyone else here would as well.

I hope it happens!

 

[Enzo]

Someone contact Scott Taylor @ Esprit de Corps. He loves the media spotlight and I assume he has connections to the entertainment industry. I can see him now, "I remember when I first got off plane that cold winter morning..."

Only one stipulation. Dale Dye should be the guy to train the actors. As long as there is a few Canadian Technical Advisors, etc...