Tag Archives: Promised Land
The Eyes of Texas
In an earlier post about Promised Land (2012), I noted that there was a University of Texas pennant on the wall in a way that is reminiscent of Written on the Wind (1956). Rock Hudson’s character in the latter presumably … Read More
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Tagged ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Promised Land, Rock Hudson, Shell, University of Texas, Written on the Wind
The Texas Oilman, Part 1
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
Promised Land and Made in America
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
The Promised Land: Texas Written On The Wall
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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Tagged Fracking, Frances McDormand, landman, Matt Damon, oil, Promised Land, Rock Hudson, University of Texas, Written on the Wind
The Promised Land: Frac Fluids on Fire
One of the more visually entertaining scenes in Promised Land (2012) was when the environmental activist Dustin Noble (played by John Krasinski) visited a local school to discuss the risks that fracking poses to farms. Firstly, selecting the name of … Read More
An Energy Expert’s Review of “Promised Land”
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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Tagged corruption, environment, Fracking, George Clooney, landman, Matt Damon, national security, Natural Gas, oil, Promised Land, Syriana, transportation, women and energy
Promised Land Opens Friday
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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Tagged Energy, Fracking, John Krasinski, Matt Damon, Natural Gas, Opening, Promised Land
Hydropower Saves The Fugitive
