Review: Masters of the Air, "Part Six"
“When a crew went down, they disappeared.”
An unexpected connection during the heat of battle in World War II, between a charming Brit and a somewhat reserved American. Wartime tensions rising between the Yanks and the Brits, reflected in how the Americans seem to swagger obnoxiously around while working alongside their allies in the United Kingdom. The emotional weight of the war itself and how different soldiers handle it, balancing between maintaining a stiff upper lip and giving into heartbreak. Yes, it’s true, these creative elements are reflected in some of the greatest films of all time, from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, better known as the Archers.
…oh, you figured I was referring to “Part Six” of Masters of the Air? It is, of course, quite true that this episode delves into each of those same elements. But as I watched this episode, which is both an improvement on last week’s installment and still mildly vexing, I could not help but once again think of…
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