Tag Archives: Matt Damon

The Texas Oilman, Part 1

Giant Poster 1956, Source: IMDb

One of the recurring stereotypes in energy movies is that of the Texas Oilman. There are far too many Texas Oilman characters in movies and TV to list, but here’s a start: – Clark Gable, Boomtown (1940) – James Dean, … Read More

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Promised Land and Made in America

PROMISED LAND,
2012, Focus Features

One of the recurring elements of the movie Promised Land (2012) is the idea of “Made in America.” The main character (played by Matt Damon) is mocked by his business partner at one point for wearing his old beat-up boots … Read More

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The Promised Land: Texas Written On The Wall

PROMISED LAND,
2012, Focus Features

One more interesting tidbit I noticed in The Promised Land (2012) (Matt Damon’s movie about fracking) was the touching scene where Frances McDormand’s character (a landman* securing lease rights for drilling) communicates with her teenage son in Houston via Skype.  … Read More

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An Energy Expert’s Review of “Promised Land”

PROMISED LAND,
2012, Focus Features

I went to watch Promised Land (2013) last night.  The movie is rich with energy content, and so I will be blogging about it over multiple entries in the coming days/weeks.  But, I wanted to get a brief review and … Read More

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Promised Land Opens Friday

PROMISED LAND
2012, Focus Features

Promised Land is coming out this Friday January 4th.  I’m looking forward to seeing it and am curious to see how accurate it is.

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