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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...read that right. For to shatter the mighty meteor, a hydrogen bomb must be sunk deep into its core. That means hiring a wild bunch of wildcat oil drillers, led by Bruce Willis, to do the deed. They are all overgrown boys, designed to appeal to the undergrown boys who are this movie's prime audience. The roughnecks immediately start squabbling with the fly-right NASA nerds--representing responsible, clueless adulthood--who must hurriedly train them for space flight, deliver them to their target on time and admit in the end that obstreperous irresponsibility has its uses. Stupid as this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema Short Takes: Armageddon: Insubstantial Impact | 7/6/1998 | See Source »

Conveniently located near the outlet malls ofNorth Conway, yet far enough away to retain thecharm and tranquility of a New England town,Jackson is a convening point for all sportingactivities. There's plenty of opportunity forhiking or skiing. Wildcat Mountain, Black Mountainand Attitash are all within driving distance. Mt.Washington is located 15 miles north and canprovide some challenging hikes, even for the car.The panoramic view of the surrounding PresidentialMountains is decidedly worth the climb. PinkhamNotch is a favorite spot among hikers, with itstrails that wind beneath ravines, including thefamous Tuckerman's Ravine, known for its springskiing. (Contact the Appalachian Mountain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New England Towns Provide Quiet Alternative | 3/10/1998 | See Source »

Harvard expects to return to the post-season in the future, but this is the last chance for Fisher, the Wildcat star who leads the nation in scoring with 40 goals and 37 assists for the season. This will be her only chance to win the new national tournament, and Harvard is hoping she will be overanxious...

Author: By Zevi M. Gutfreund, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Do or Die in Durham | 3/6/1998 | See Source »

Trailing 3-1 as the third period began, the Crimson surrendered four goals to the Wildcats (18-2-1, 10-0-1 ECAC). Senior Jen Bowdoin continued to impress in net, making numerous sprawling saves. After UNH made it 4-1 with 18:11 to play in the third, wildcat sophomore forward Kali Wilson nearly stuffed in another score...

Author: By Richard B. Tenorio, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Women's Hockey Splits Blowouts | 2/2/1998 | See Source »

...questing intelligence, a wit that can sting or caress and, in the corners of her smile, a hint that with the right guy, she wouldn't mind messing around a bit. So, in Twister, a meteorologist (Bill Paxton) runs away with her, ditching his fiance to wildcat after tornadoes. On Mad About You, her TV husband (Paul Reiser) can't stop rhapsodizing. "I'm admiring a beautiful girl who married me for some reason," he says, and "all I know is that I want to wake up with you naked for the rest of my life." Rush these puppies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CINEMA: MAD ABOUT HER | 12/15/1997 | See Source »

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