I'm completely immersed in the Planet Earth marathon, airing as we speak on the Discover Channel. This amazing 11-part series on the wonder, beauty, and drama that is life on Earth is the most stunning documentary on the natural world ever put to film and it only gets better with repeat viewings(The sequence of the crocodile attack of the wildebeest heard at the river's edge still amazes me every time). Narrator Sigourney Weaver - who could narrate something as mundane as morning traffic on the 405 and still keep me riveted - guides us through each installment with ease, confidence, and emotion. Yes, I'm a nerd but this is something definitely worth nerding out over.
It's no secret that I am a giant nerd. I love spending my weekends watching episodes of The Universe,American Experience, Planet Earth, or pretty much anything about dinosaurs (the little boy in me still gets ridiculously excited anytime I see a T-Rex) or sharks("Live every week, like it's shark week!"). There’s something extremely satisfying about curling up on the couch and immersing myself in documentaries on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Today, I happened to catch The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Ken Burns’ new film series on PBS. Burns is a master of the format and this project is just as fascinating and beautiful as any of his other works. So, if you're a dork like me and enjoy learning that doesn't really feel like learning then definitely add National Parks to your DVR list.
