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As another anniversary of the Titanic's sinking draws nigh, Lileks wonders: are we finished with this
story? Perhaps. But even if we've exhausted Titanic nostalgia, we can still consider how other eras looked at the catastrophe. The Ramble examines five Titanic movies - not so much for their storytelling, but their backstories and musical contributions. Bonus: Nazis. Double bonus: A Star Trek connection.
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If you ever find yourself in Halifax, Nova Scotia, visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Many of the first responders to the Titanic sinking were ships and boats from Halifax--practically all of the bodies that were retrieved were brought there.
It's a fascinating museum--I highly recommend it.
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What makes the Titanic so compelling, for me anyway, is that it presents the question: "how should I die?" Meaning, do I scramble for every last moment, tossing others aside if necessary? Or should I die with grace and dignity? That's why we remember the musicians; they deliberately chose to die that way.
Like Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory ... you know death is coming. How do you want to go out?
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Coincidentally, I just discovered this song, by the same guy who recorded Major Tom:
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