First Parachute Jump / District 9

On this episode, Brett tells the story of the first ever modern parachute jump in history. André-Jacques Garnerin is a man few have heard of but is basically the parachuting pioneer for ever skydiver in history. Then Josh deep dives into an emotionally-wrenching but incredibly thought-provoking and action packed science fiction in the apparently sci-fi peak year of 2009. This is a Neil Blomkamp directorial debut (and also a debut for star Sharlto Copley who gives in incredible performance) that you don't want to miss if you love complicated protagonists, scary South African gangs and terrifyingly evil mega-corporations. We are talking about the apartheid alien epic: District 9.

 

Off-top Links and References:

First Parachute Jump in History

 

Content:

District 9 Trailer

Best Year for Sci-Fi

How Johannesburg Influences Neil Blomkamp

Alive in JoBurg Short Film

The Real Story Behind District 9

Why The Effects Look So Real

District 9 Case Study

D9 Behind The Scenes

Cinema Sins on D9

Sequel in the works??

 

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Other Podcast Appearances:

Josh on Have Not Seen This: Ep. 66 - Devil's Rejects

Josh on The Don't Assume Podcast: Ep. 24 - Skydiving

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 11 - Never Ending Pursuit

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 12 - Tunnel Coaching

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 22 - DZ vs. Cutaway Pt. 1

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 23 - DZ vs. Cutaway Pt. 2

Josh on Fall Risk Podcast: Ep. 25 - Echelon