pistonbroke Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 The above documentary was just shown on more 4. I have to say, it's one of the best car nut films I've ever seen. I thoroughly recommend you watch it. No piece of of film I've ever seen captures the love for cars as well as this one, as sad as it sounds, I had a lump in my throat in places. I'm confident every single member of this forum will be able to connect with every word that's said. It highlights perfectly the irrational bond you get with a machine. I suggest you find out when it's next on and make a note in your diary. In one part, a psychiatrist is explaining why people bond with cars on a personal level, and his quote is brilliant. I can't remember it word for word. But it's something like. "Your car symbolises a thread of continuity in your life, it's a symbol of where you've been, where you are, and where you're going". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I saw it awhile ago, after it was mentioned on Top Gear (I think). Watched the end last night... but have a lot more respect for Eric Bana now Brilliant movie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I tried to watch it but the missus was bored within minutes. I sky+'d it so will watch it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 "Eric Bana's documentary, showing in the True Stories strand, tells of his love for the treasured 1974 Ford GT Falcon Coupe his father gave him - nicknamed The Beast. The film follows Bana's participation in the epic five-day Targa Tasmania Rally. When he spectacularly wrecks the car during the race, Bana turns to Jeremy Clarkson and to talk show psychologist Dr Phil for advice and ends up trying to unravel the particular and lifelong love that men can feel for their cars. It's a film for petrol heads and those intrigued by Bana's personality. And it also fits in a tour of Jay Leno's enormous vintage car collection." Can't watch it on 4OD - darn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I watched it and it reminded me of the spark i once had years ago for cars. Over the last 6 years I think I have had too many other priorities but this definately got me thinking again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I watched this today and thought it was great. Really enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ditto the other posts really.. I got round to watchin it last night.. It woulda passed me buy, cheers pistonbroke!! What a cracker...will be giving this to a few of my mates to watch, I to now have more tolerance of Eric Bana...he must be so pleased with his newly acquired fan base lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Currently showing on 4, and about to start on 4+1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Just watched it too, great piece of film! Makes me realise just how much of an attachment I have with my supra and the true buzz I get everytime I sit in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Lame! Missed this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debonaire9989 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 its because of this film i ended up buying another supra. i sold my first one thinking i was all grown up and needed a range rover. After watching that film it brought a tear to my eye, made me feel guilty for selling, and i had to buy another one. im lame i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I wonder if I could 'obtain' this film in another way? Would love to watch this. EDIT: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I enjoyed watching that last night, he certainly loved that car. I wonder if I could 'obtain' this film in another way? Would love to watch this. EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Love-Beast-DVD-Brand-New-/130426632839?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL&hash=item1e5e087a87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 im pretty sure Jamie has a far from normal relationship with his car............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I fell asleep, one can only take so much of Yank cars Shame, there looked to be some interesting other cars on the TT they could have shown in more depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'd give my left nut for an Aussie XB or XC coupe. I attempted to find and import one or two a couple of years ago with the intention of restoring one and selling it to fund the work I had in mind for the other. Trouble is coupes are getting pretty rare out there as they were produced in relatively small numbers compared to the four doors and whats available is usually big bucks. Clean XB's can easily command $50,000, certain models, like the GT or the John Goss Special, $100,000+. XC's are the cheaper option as they never produced the fabled GT option in that production run but so few of them were produced as demand had all but dried up for the big Aussie 2 doors in the late 70's. They had so many body shells left over after production ceased that Ford Australia took the surplus, threw every available option they had into them and branded the finished article the XC Cobra just to get rid of them. Still, I think they'd be a far more practical classic to live with and enjoy on a regular basis than their American counterparts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Enjoyable watch. It certainly made me think about my relationships with cars and how they've been responsible for some of the most frustrating times in my life, but also some of the most rewarding. I think it may have re-kindled a little love in me again, well for a V8 anyway;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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