Post by pakman on Apr 25, 2016 15:08:24 GMT -5
We on this forum are known for complaining about the way certain stories have been told (Woodlawn Jane Doe and "Bones" come to mind). But on the other hand, when AMW did a story right, it could be absolutely amazing.
With that in mind, I'd like to know what are your favorite AMW reenactments and stories? These can be the best-told stories, most unique reenactments or even stories you like for no real reason.
Some of mine include:
Peter Cunningham - Tom Morris did an amazing job with this story. First, it was clearly inspired by Disco, that being the style of music Tavares performed. And after being introduced to everybody (Chubby Tavares, his son - and murder victim - Jason Tavares and his two best friends) it turns into a rap song performed by Jason's two best friends, telling their version of the events that led up to Jason's murder. The reenactment was shot in the form of a music video, and it worked perfectly. Not only did Peter Cunningham get caught mere days after this profile, but even today I still find myself humming the song performed by Jason's friends ("Every day that I'm alive, regret the ride to Deep Side.")
Janet & Ramon Barreto - I don't think there's one person that will disagree with this one. Having the lead detective tell the story was ingenious, and having it told as he and Edwin (who was saved from the Barretos' home) are going fishing. There is very little narration from John Walsh, except when needed, and unlike other times this format was done, it feels most genuine here. It's also one of the very few AMW reenactments that I don't mind taking up two segments.
Timothy McGhee - Every once in awhile, AMW would reenact a case having an actor say, verbatim, what a victim or person involved actually told either AMW or investigators. This happened with Marjan Rroku, Julio Ceja & Jose Garibay and the Unknown New York/Florida Serial Rapist, to name a few. But as far as I know, the first time this happened was actually with Timothy McGhee. Producers had interviewed a former TVR gang member who was so afraid of McGhee, he didn't want his face to appear or his voice to be heard. So AMW had an actor recite everything he'd told the production crew. It was a clever way of getting around this obstacle, and I'm glad AMW utilized it.
What are some of your favorite reenactments?
With that in mind, I'd like to know what are your favorite AMW reenactments and stories? These can be the best-told stories, most unique reenactments or even stories you like for no real reason.
Some of mine include:
Peter Cunningham - Tom Morris did an amazing job with this story. First, it was clearly inspired by Disco, that being the style of music Tavares performed. And after being introduced to everybody (Chubby Tavares, his son - and murder victim - Jason Tavares and his two best friends) it turns into a rap song performed by Jason's two best friends, telling their version of the events that led up to Jason's murder. The reenactment was shot in the form of a music video, and it worked perfectly. Not only did Peter Cunningham get caught mere days after this profile, but even today I still find myself humming the song performed by Jason's friends ("Every day that I'm alive, regret the ride to Deep Side.")
Janet & Ramon Barreto - I don't think there's one person that will disagree with this one. Having the lead detective tell the story was ingenious, and having it told as he and Edwin (who was saved from the Barretos' home) are going fishing. There is very little narration from John Walsh, except when needed, and unlike other times this format was done, it feels most genuine here. It's also one of the very few AMW reenactments that I don't mind taking up two segments.
Timothy McGhee - Every once in awhile, AMW would reenact a case having an actor say, verbatim, what a victim or person involved actually told either AMW or investigators. This happened with Marjan Rroku, Julio Ceja & Jose Garibay and the Unknown New York/Florida Serial Rapist, to name a few. But as far as I know, the first time this happened was actually with Timothy McGhee. Producers had interviewed a former TVR gang member who was so afraid of McGhee, he didn't want his face to appear or his voice to be heard. So AMW had an actor recite everything he'd told the production crew. It was a clever way of getting around this obstacle, and I'm glad AMW utilized it.
What are some of your favorite reenactments?
