Mad Max Minute - Finding Nemo (2003)

Dive into a world of water with 2003’s Finding Nemo. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, Finding Nemo follows Marlin, voiced by Albert Brooks, and his companion Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, as they scour the ocean in hopes of delivering on the title of the movie. Disney and Pixar deliver 100 minutes of cinema, packed to the gills with colorful characters from vegetarian sharks and lobsters with Boston accents to surprising voice cameos from your favorite prime-time television shows. Does this critical darling hold up after nearly two decades, or is this fish a flop? It’s time to “grab some shell” and surf the East Australian Current as we find out.

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Mad Max Minute - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Before he was the Mariner, and before he was the Bodyguard, Kevin Costner brought his distinctly American accent to 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. After returning to England from the Crusades with Azeem, played by Morgan Freeman, Robin of Locksley discovers his father murdered and his ancestral home lying in ruins. He quickly learns from Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, as the Maid Marian, that the villainous Alan Rickman, as the Sheriff of Nottingham, is seizing power in a bid for King Richard’s throne. Robin takes to the trees alongside the Merry Men of Sherwood forest to rob the rich, give to the poor, and save England from the Sheriff’s machinations.

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Mad Max Minute - Sliding Doors (1998)

Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Helen in Peter Howitt’s 1998 romantic comedy. After being fired from her public relations job. Helen’s life takes two diverging paths. On one path, Helen catches the train home and discovers her boyfriend, Gerry (John Lynch), in bed with Lydia (Jeanne Tripplehorn), his ex who recently returned from America. She leaves him and begins a relationship with James (John Hannah), starts her own business, and gets a makeover. On the other path, Helen misses the train, is none the wiser of Gerry’s infidelity and has a miserable time of it. It’s 100 minutes of late 90’s romance set against a London backdrop.

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Mad Max Minute - Easy Rider (1969)

Get your motor running and head out on the highway for what many consider a celebration of nonconformism and a reflection of social tensions in late-1960s America. Dennis Hopper makes his directorial debut as he and Peter Fonda jump on their motorcycles for a road trip from California to New Orleans, Louisiana, for Mardi Gras. Along their path, they meet a colorful cast of characters showcasing the different ways that people are finding their own version of the American dream. But for Wyatt (Fonda) and Billy (Hopper), the freedom and independence they seek may be beyond their reach no matter how far they ride.

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Mad Max Minute - The Bodyguard (1992)

From director Mick Jackson and writer Lawrence Kasdan comes the harrowing tale of an R&B singer caught in the crosshairs of an assassin and the ex-secret service agent tasked with keeping her safe. Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) is on the cusp of an academy award, but unbeknownst to her, a stalker is sending her threatening messages. Her management decides to call in the best man for the job: Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner). Frank’s no-nonsense and cautious nature quickly clashes with Rachel’s free-wheeling and fancy-free lifestyle, but they’ll have to overcome their differences if she wants to survive.

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Mad Max Minute - Dead Calm (1989)

After spending two years dissecting the movie touted as Mad Max on the ocean, it’s time to sit down with the high seas horror thriller from Kennedy Miller productions. John (Sam Neill) and Rae (Nicole Kidman) are a married couple taking an extended cruise to emotionally heal after losing their child in a car accident. Their isolation is interrupted by Hughie (Billy Zane), who claims to be the traumatized survivor of a botulism outbreak. When John decides to investigate his claims, Hughie takes control of the ship and kidnaps Rae. Now it’s up to John and Rae to work in parallel to subdue Hughie and survive Hughie’s sinking schooner.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 88 | "Water’s End - Part 3: The Battle for Dry Land"

Morgan, Helen, and others flee the pirate flotilla but soon stumble upon a massive vessel that turns out to be a tanker ship. There, they meet its sole resident, Cornelius, and discover the secret of Enola’s unique tattoo. Suddenly, pirates attack and the group must hold them off long enough to find a bearing that leads to water’s end.

Starring:
Garrett Lamkin as Morgan, Julia Ristow as Helen, Ashley Serrano as Enola, David Cook as Lazlo, Luka Miller as Angel, Mitch Xander as Helmut, Delanie Balanay as Wanda, Chaz McPeak as Troy & Cornelius, and Ryan Cade as Dieter.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 87 | "Water’s End - Part 2: In the Clutches of the Pirate Lord"

Helen and Enola are traded away to a troupe of submariners and quickly find themselves captured by the same pirates who decimated their home. Enola is drugged and leads the pirates back to Morgan. They torch his boat and kill his horse, but Morgan reaches the pirate flotilla and makes a startling discovery about what happened to his family.

Starring:
Garrett Lamkin as Morgan, Julia Ristow as Helen, Ashley Serrano as Enola, David Cook as Lazlo, Luka Miller as Angel, Mitch Xander as Helmut, Delanie Balanay as Wanda, Chaz McPeak as Troy, Derrick Alvarez as Carlos, and R.C. O’hare as Doc.
Featuring:
Xieken as Spectacles, Sean German as One-leg, Dave Pallas as One-eye, George Hendricks as Prison Guard, and Jonathan Howell as Pirate Sentry.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 86 | "Water’s End - Part 1: Drifters on an Endless Sea"

After barely managing to survive an attack on their flotilla by the fearsome Pirate Lord Lazlo, Helen and Enola manage to sneak their way onto The Miranda and strike a flimsy deal with its captain, Morgan. The grumpy drifter is bent on revenge against Lazlo, but before he can track down his target, a storm blows in and threatens to destroy everything.

Starring:
Garrett Lamkin as Morgan, Julia Ristow as Helen, Ashley Serrano as Enola, David Cook as Lazlo, Luka Miller as Angel, Mitch Xander as Helmut, Chaz McPeak as Troy, Derrick Alvarez as Carlos, Andrew Latheron as Simon, Ryan Cade as Dieter, and Yuri Lowenthal as Rodney & The Cannibal Drifter.
Featuring:
Jerron Bacat as Atoll Lookout, Sam Thiersch as Atoll Man, Mcshapeshifter as Young Blake, and McKenna Ramsay as Woman’s Voice.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 85 | "It Was Earth All Along"

The Mariner stands at the tiller of his catamaran, with his sights set on the horizon. Back on dryland, Enola and Helen reach the peak of the island and find a metal plaque revealing that they are standing on the peak of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. The camera pulls out into a helicopter shot and the credits begin to roll.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 84 | "His Name Was Ulysses"

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Helen and The Mariner share a kiss and she offers him a gift. The Mariner is wary of such a thing, but Helen insists and bestows on him a name that He can use the next time he meets people. She tells the story of Ulysses, and says it now belongs to him. The Mariner agrees that it is a good name and takes to the sea.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 83 | "Others Like Me Somewhere"

The Mariner returns to his catamaran with Enola’s music box and says his goodbyes to Gregor and The Enforcer. Gregor hands him a bag of dirt, telling him not to spend it all in one place, while The Enforcer simply offers a hearty handshake. Helen asks why The Mariner has decided to leave, He responds by saying he will find others worthy of dryland, and perhaps even other mutants.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 82 | "I Don't Belong Here"

With a new catamaran and all of the supplies that he can carry, The Mariner approaches a despondent Enola to say goodbye. She tries to insist that he stay, but The Mariner is determined to return to the ocean and insists that He has his reasons. She shoves a music box into his hands and runs away along the beach.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 81 | "They Knew They Were Dying"

Gregor and The Enforcer enter one of the huts and find a pair of skeletons alongside a table covered in tattooing supplies. Enola arrives and confirms their suspicions by declaring that she is home. Outside, The Mariner is having a rough time adjusting to dryland while a small herd of horses passes nearby.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 80 | "Dryland"

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The Airship has finally reached Dryland with lush green forests covering a wide valley. Gregor lands on the shoreline and the party disembarks to find flowing freshwater. The others are elated, but The Mariner proves more uneasy. Progressing further inland, The Enforcer leads the others to a pair of stick and grass huts,

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Courtney Coulson from 60 Seconds to Comply

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 79 | "Sky Captain in the World of Tomorrow"

Finally safe from the Smokers, Gregor uses a map and sextant to point the airship towards dryland. Days pass and, though provisions are growing scarce, the airship continues onward. One morning, The Mariner is awoken by an unfamiliar sound and opens his eyes to see a seagull perched on the edge of the airship’s basket.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 78 | "The Child Rises"

With his ship underwater and his smokers scattered, Deacon shoots at the airship. Enola loses her balance and falls into the water below. Deacon and two of his cohorts rush to grab Enola, but The Mariner grabs a rope and leaps from the Airship. He grabs Enola in the nick of time and the two of them fly out of harm's way as Deacon and his smokers destroy each other.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 77 | "A Great Man Falls"

The Mariner finds Enola unharmed and with the arrival of Gregor’s Airship, they quickly escape the burning ship. Helen and the Enforcer begin to pull up Enola and The Mariner but they are hindered by Deacon who has also grabbed onto the rope. Helen knocks Deacon from the rope. With everyone safely on the Airship, they look down to see the ‘Dez sinking into the water.

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Waterworld: H2O Minutes - Episode 76 | "Should Have Stayed on the Water"

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The Mariner arrives on the bridge only to find that Deacon has dragged Enola down to the seaplane. Nord arrives to shoot the Mariner, but his gun is empty and he’s quickly dispatched. On the deck, Deacon is taxiing along the deck to take off and escape. The Mariner grabs a harpoon gun, swings down to the deck, and uses a hook to disable the seaplane.

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