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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern, that’s 5 PM Saturday in NZ, 3 PM in Sydney, and 4 AM in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, we’re featuring the described movies Mississippi Burning (1988) and Crimson Tide (1995).

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Movie 1: Mississippi Burning 1988

Mississippi Burning is a 1988 American crime thriller directed by Alan Parker and loosely based on the real-life FBI investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi.
The film follows two FBI agents—played by Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe—who take vastly different approaches in their pursuit of justice in a racially charged Southern town.
While one agent works within the system, the other isn’t afraid to use more forceful methods, leading to tensions with both local authorities and the Ku Klux Klan.
Mississippi Burning is a gripping, intense film that explores racism, power, and justice in a deeply divided America.
The movie received critical acclaim, earning seven Academy Award nominations and winning the Oscar for Best Cinematography.

Directed by: Alan Parker
Produced by: Frederick Zollo, Robert F. Colesberry
Starring: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey, Michael Rooker
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Edited by: Gerry Hambling
Music by: Trevor Jones
Distributed by: Orion Pictures
Release date: 9 December 1988
File Length: 121 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $34.6 million

Movie 2: Crimson Tide (1995)

Crimson Tide is a 1995 American military thriller directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Set aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine, the film stars Denzel Washington as a newly assigned executive officer who clashes with the commanding officer, played by Gene Hackman, over a possible nuclear missile launch.
When the sub receives an incomplete message during a global crisis, a battle of wills erupts between the two men—one demanding strict adherence to protocol, the other advocating for caution.
With tension running high, the crew must decide who to follow, knowing that their choice could mean either preventing a war or starting one.
With its gripping performances and intense psychological drama, Crimson Tide remains one of the most riveting military thrillers of the 1990s.

Directed by: Tony Scott
Produced by: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, George Dzundza
Cinematography: Dariusz Wolski
Edited by: Chris Lebenzon
Music by: Hans Zimmer
Distributed by: Buena Vista Pictures
Release date: 12 May 1995
File Length: 116 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $53 million
Box office: $157.4 million