About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss the military thriller Crimson Tide, exploring its themes and technical aspects.

Sit back, relax, and choose your second-in-command wisely for Crimson Tide , Tony Scott's 1995 military thriller starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. In this episode of the Nuclear Movie Club , NukeTalk producer Rebecka Green and Ploughshares Roger L. Hale Fellow Scott Strgacich discuss Crimson Tide 's submarine technicalities, the nuclear attitude of the mid-90s, and if the film's mutiny plotline(s) could happen or if they're merely a Hollywood fabrication. Deep sea drama, problematic horse metaphors, command and control, Quentin Tarantino, tiny dogs— Crimson Tide has it all. Follow NukeTalk on Instagram and X @nuke_talk and Ploughshares on Instagram and X @plough_shares to be the first in the know about the movie of the week. Questions, comments, or movie trivia? Email podcast@ploughshares.org —we'll do our best to read it on the air! See you at the movies!

People in this episode

Host: Rebecka Green

Guest: Scott Strgacich

Topics covered

• military thriller
• nuclear attitude
• submarine technicalities
• Hollywood fabrication
• mutiny plotline
• deep sea drama

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ploughshares, NukeTalk, Quentin Tarantino

Books & works: Crimson Tide

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