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Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Bill Clark — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:23:25 +0000

It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years since the Deepwater Horizon blowout and subsequent oil spill, the worst in U.S. history as 210 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. While many likely have vivid recollections of the underwater camera showing oil pouring out of the well,… Continue reading

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Breakdown (1997) – “Main Titles” By Basil Poledouris

Bill Clark — Wed, 07 May 2014 18:33:00 +0000

Released in May of 1997, Breakdown is an old-school suspense/thriller from director Jonathan Mostow and starring Kurt Russell. It won its opening weekend and finished its theatrical run with a respectable $50 million haul, but it has since vanished into the realm of the underrated and under-appreciated – not to… Continue reading

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Grindhouse (2007)

Bill Clark — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:34 +0000

Let’s face it: Just the premise of directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino joining forces to create a double feature of schlock in tribute to the films of their upbringing is about as tantalizing as movies get these days. As the details emerged (the film would be scratched to give… Continue reading

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Poseidon (2006)

Bill Clark — Fri, 12 May 2006 04:00:09 +0000

Whether intentional or not, the original “Poseidon” (1972’s The Poseidon Adventure) was a cheesy good time. Star-studded and over-the-top, the film virtually invented the “who’s going to die next?” way of thinking that dominates so many of today’s films. I’m surprised that a remake has taken this long to surface… Continue reading

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