In 1954 Disney Pictures released 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, an adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel and one of the greatest undersea films ever produced, but then a few years later 20th Century Fox took audiences on a different kind of undersea adventure, this time with producer/director Irwin Allen at the helm, a man who…
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Viva Knievel! (1977) – Review
Are you ready to witness the king of daredevil stunts? Are you prepared to witness the one and only Evel Knievel on his greatest adventure? Then buckle up and get ready for Viva Knievel! the 1977 action-packed adventure film that will have you on the edge of your seat, well, at least leaning slightly forward.
Disaster Movies: Thrills, Spectacle and Societal Reflections.
The disaster movie genre has been a captivating and enthralling part of the film industry since almost the very beginning, with stories showcasing epic and catastrophic events that endanger humanity and its surroundings; whether it be natural calamities like earthquakes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions or man-made catastrophes, such as nuclear accidents and aircraft disasters, not…
Fire! (1977) – Review
By 1977 Irwin Allen had already secured the moniker of “Master of Disaster” as his big screen epics The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno had become huge hits, but this didn’t make Mister Allen abandon his television roots so he took his love of mass destruction to the small screen in the form of…
The Towering Inferno (1974) – Review
Of all the disaster films that exploded across cinema screens throughout the 1970s Irwin Allen’s The Towering Inferno is easily the most relatable with its building consumed by flames due to the hubris and stupidity of man, it’s practically Biblical, but where a small ensemble of big-name stars helped make The Poseidon Adventure a success…