Author Archives: Marianne
Wheeler Dealers, Wildcatters, and the Texas Oilman Stereotype
I recently watched The Wheeler Dealers (1963 and one of my dad’s favorites), starring James Garner and Lee Remick. The 1963 comedy follows Henry Tyroon (rhymes with “tycoon”), a Texas Wildcatter millionaire, who hits a streak of dry wells and … Read More
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Tagged Boomtown, Chill Wills, Fracturing, Giant, James Garner, Lee Remick, oil, Texas oilman, The Wheeler Dealers, Tulsa, Wild River
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Gattaca’s Solar Power and Plug-In Electric Vehicles Mark the Future
Gattaca (1997), starring Uma Thurman, Jude Law, and Ethan Hawke, is a futuristic film set in the ‘not so distant future’ where your genetic profile determines the opportunities available to you for the rest of your life. Invalids (pronounced like … Read More
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Tagged electric vehicles, Ethan Hawke, future of energy, Gattaca, Jude Law, solar energy, Uma Thurman
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Climate Change and Beasts of the Southern Wild
As mentioned in an earlier post, energy and water are connected. Climate change (induced mostly by the energy sector) makes this connection all the more apparent since global warming manifests itself primarily through distortions to the global water cycle, making … Read More
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Water Bottles and Guilt Trips
This comedy about a mother-son road trip starring Barbra Streisand (Joyce) and Seth Rogen (Andy) doesn’t feature energy, unless you count a discussion about rental car options and the gas expense for SUVs. However, there is a funny exchange regarding … Read More
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Tagged Barbra Streisand, Bottled Water, Energy-Water Nexus, Seth Rogen, The Guilt Trip
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Elf – Santa’s magic sleigh runs on 1930s technology?
I watched Elf over the holidays and realized it features energy, too. As you may recall, “the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” But, what does Santa fall back on when the Christmas Cheer is … Read More
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Tagged Elf, Energy Conversion, Jet Turbine, Power
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Indie Game: The Game Controller and the Power Line
My husband and I watched Indie Game a while back. As my gaming days ended with Zelda, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this unexpectedly touching film. I recommend it whether you are into gaming or not. One of the … Read More
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Tagged Electricity, Gaming, Indie Game, Power Line
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Hydropower Saves The Fugitive
