★★★★☆ Each year, the discourse on global oil production intensifies; critics have been vocal about its dirty, finite and dangerous properties, or its place in a capitalist society which is reliant on unremitting assembly. It would therefore be straightforward to apply these arguments to Anthony Wonke's documentary Fire in the Night (2013), a sensitive retelling of the explosion that occurred on 6 July, 1988 on the Piper Alpha platform. But Wonke's poetic and solicitous film, based on a book by Stephen McGinty, relives the tragedy in a deeply personal way, interviewing those who survived, and is actually richer for the absence of politics.
Located off the east coast of Aberdeen and owned by Occidental Petroleum, Piper Alpha provided 10% of all North Sea oil production and at the time was channelling 300,000 barrels of oil per day. In a tragic way, the sheer scale of the operation contributed to the rig's doom as two explosions,...
Located off the east coast of Aberdeen and owned by Occidental Petroleum, Piper Alpha provided 10% of all North Sea oil production and at the time was channelling 300,000 barrels of oil per day. In a tragic way, the sheer scale of the operation contributed to the rig's doom as two explosions,...
- 7/15/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes a trailer for The Cabining, details on All Hallows’ Eve, and much more:
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
- 5/12/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
It wasn't officially ladies-only night on So You Think You Can Dance Wednesday, it just felt like it thanks to Lauren Froderman, Christina Santana and other female standouts.
The women stole the show during the auditions in Chicago and L.A. in what would've been a great hour of TV. Like The Bachelorette, however, it's two hours for some reason.
In any case, the second auditions episode was as fun as the first, thanks to Lauren Froderman, 19, a cheerleader who (apparently) would make an enthusiastic stripper, too.
That's a new one.
Christina Santana, meanwhile, is familiar to fans who saw last season, thanks to a memorable near nose-breaking incident. In 2010, the salsa dancer looks better than ever.
Then there's Rachel Girma, 18, a rhythmic gymnast training for the Olympics until she hurt her foot. Her athleticism and intensity make up for her lack of experience (none).
The esteemed So You Think You Can Dance...
The women stole the show during the auditions in Chicago and L.A. in what would've been a great hour of TV. Like The Bachelorette, however, it's two hours for some reason.
In any case, the second auditions episode was as fun as the first, thanks to Lauren Froderman, 19, a cheerleader who (apparently) would make an enthusiastic stripper, too.
That's a new one.
Christina Santana, meanwhile, is familiar to fans who saw last season, thanks to a memorable near nose-breaking incident. In 2010, the salsa dancer looks better than ever.
Then there's Rachel Girma, 18, a rhythmic gymnast training for the Olympics until she hurt her foot. Her athleticism and intensity make up for her lack of experience (none).
The esteemed So You Think You Can Dance...
- 6/3/2010
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (L.J. Gibbs)
- TVfanatic
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