Best Science & Technology Films of 1999
Galapagos
Directors Al Giddings and ... the Galapagos iguana, which perfectly camouflages itself against the gray rock on which it suns itself. Kenneth Branagh narrates. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Insect
This program is part ... animal kingdom functioning. Close-up cinematography features the little creatures in all their creepy-crawling splendor. Martin Sheen hosts this episode. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Test Pilots: Spin Doctor
Per its title, the ... boundaries of human control to determine if it can be safely recovered. Alec Baldwin (Married to the Mob) narrates. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Times of Terror Vol. 2: Worst Air Disasters
This documentary explores some ... from amateur video and media sources to show harrowing and often fatal crashes of commercial, military, and airshow crashes. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Times of Terror Vol. 3: Disasters At Sea
This documentary investigates several ... footage and expert accounts, the sinkings of ships such as the Titanic, the Bismark and the Lusitania are detailed. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Rolling in the Sky: Patrouille de France
France has a long ... De France show this precision flight team in action, with plenty of stunning footage of their thrilling air shows. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Rolling in the Sky: Asas de Portugal
Portugal's national acrobatic flying ... also able to get unique material shot from inside the team's jets as they perform their precision aerial formations. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
G-73T Turbo Mallard
First introduced near the ... background on this fascinating aircraft and captures the beauty of a flock of three G-73s in flight over Florida. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Wings of JSDF: Hunters
This video offers a ... Japan's leaders (their equivalent to Air Force One), are shown both on the ground and in spectacular flight footage. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Wings of JSDF: Challengers
The breathtaking aerial skills ... the JSDF's finest training aircraft, as well as the huge Kawasaki C-1 transport plane and the futuristic UH-60J helicopter. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Wings of Swiss Air Force
The air force of ... of its kind in the world. A variety of other airplanes are also on view in this exciting presentation. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Mass Extinctions
This documentary examines the ... ladder -- why certain animals become extinct, how their disappearance comes about, and how their absence impacts the environment. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Genesis
The documentary Genesis explores ... years, and how human and animal life altered the globe (and vice versa). Features superb cinematography and special effects. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Wings of JSDF: Raptors
This documentary is devoid ... commentary, but uses crisp aerial photography to examine the aircraft of Japan's air force. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Firepower 2000, Vol. 1: High-Tech Battlefield - Land Warfare in the Information Age
This high tech video ... advances in naval weaponry. Using computer-generated graphics and actual footage, tactics and uses of weapons are shown and discussed. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Firepower 2000, Vol. 2: Digital Dogfight - Distant Battles in Electronic Skies
This documentary uses computer ... and actual footage to simulate a fighter pilot's point of view while engaged with an enemy. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Firepower 2000, Vol. 3: High-Tech Navy - Warships of Choice On and Under the Sea
This video explores the ... foot soldier. Using computer-generated graphics and actual footage, many tactics and uses of these weapons are shown and discussed. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Firepower 2000, Vol. 4: Fast Strike - The Best Defense is a Strong Offense
This video uses computer-generated ... and actual footage to show the quickness of modern warfare. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
The Ultimate Strike Force: The Real Top Guns
This film is 48 ... flight footage. There is no dialogue or commentary, only a musical soundtrack. Some of the footage is computer generated. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Me & Isaac Newton
Director Michael Apted's Inspirations ... that brought about their own noted discoveries. Me & Isaac Newton was screened at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Six Days in Roswell
The makers of Trekkies ... tableaus in the southwestern town of Roswell. Six Days in Roswell was screened at the 1999 AFI/L.A. Film Festival. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
The Unexplained: Poltergeist
This chilling and eye-opening ... that bring these terrifying encounters to life, as well as chilling interviews with victims who detail exactly what happened. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Butterfly & Moth
This program is part ... captures the feeding ritual of caterpillars, as well as the beautiful burst of the winged creature from its cocoon. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Shark
This program is part ... comes in a variety of subtle shades, but all sporting a bright white underside. Martin Sheen narrates this episode. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Fish
This program is part ... and sea horse in sleek form. Graphics and commentary teach kids facts and trivia related to the underwater world. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Bird
This program is part ... wide variety of fine-feathered creatures. Kids learn facts about the eagle, the macaw, the owl, the ostrich, and more. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Eyewitness: Skeleton
Part of the Eyewitness ... antlers regulate warmth, the function of specific bones, which ones are the most unbreakable, and more. Martin Sheen narrates. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
NOVA: To the Moon
For the 30th anniversary ... These technical experts, the unpublicized heroes of the lunar effort, tell of their contributions that brought it all together. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Hog Heaven: The Story of the Harley Davidson Empire
Hog Heaven: The Story ... of footage of hogs past and present, the video provides a comprehensive look at this important slice of Americana. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Close Encounters: Proof of Alien Contact
If you've ever stood ... that we're not alone in the universe, you need look no further than Close Encounters: Proof of Alien Contact. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Life Beyond Earth
This PBS video, hosted ... numerous scientists from the academic and astrophysics community to make the case that we indeed may not be alone. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Savage Seas: The Deep
Spend some time in ... survival stories that will have viewers thinking twice before jumping into that wet suit for a leisurely summer dive. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Test Pilots: Night Flight
Per its title, the ... of night, with only their radar, altimeter and other instruments to guide them. Alec Baldwin (The Marrying Man) narrates. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Test Pilots: Pushing the Envelope
Per its title, the ... Rainey undergoing this process via a battery of tests in an F-22 Fighter Jet. Alec Baldwin (The Shadow) narrates. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
A&E Top 10: Cars that Changed the Automotive Industry
In this series, the ... world. Which will be the most revolutionary car ever made? Find out when the number one pick is revealed. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The South Orient Express
This program leads viewers ... of Mexico such as the Copper Canyon and Sierra Madre Mountains as well as to the now vintage train. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Rocky Mountaineer
Part of the World ... exceptional views. It includes some legend and history of the railroad along with stops in Kamloops, Craigellachie, and Revelstoke. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
Galileo Smith Visits the Solar System
[ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Venice Simplon Orient Express
This travel documentary captures ... and the breathtaking views it provides during its run. The film offers plenty of footage of South American landscapes. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Train De-luxe Rail Safari
This program leads viewers ... train. Viewers will be led from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls while getting a look at the now vintage train. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Al Andalus Express
The armchair travel documentary ... as well as footage of some of the historic locations the locomotive travels through including Cordoba, Seville, and Andalusia. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The American Orient Express
This program leads the ... from the American owned Orient Express. Destinations that this program travels to include New Orleans and the Pacific Coast. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Blue Train of South Africa
This travel documentary captures ... film offers plenty of footage of South African landscapes. Ths video is part of the World Class Trains series. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Ghan
This program leads the ... and outback, colorful people, and information about the now vintage train and its use in the Australian pioneer age. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The New Polar Express
The World Class Trains ... included in World Class Trains: The New Polar Express are Lapland, the highlands of Sweden, and the Lulea Archipelago. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Northern Belle - British Orient Express
This program leads viewers ... Orient Express. Viewers will be exposed to images of the British countryside as well as the now vintage train. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
World Class Trains: The Royal Canadian Pacific
This program leads viewers ... of the Canadian landscape but also to the now vintage train, once the preferred transport of Kings and Queens. [ best science & technology films - 1999 ]
