Can Matthew McConaughey's charm, Steve Zahn's zaniness, and a Penelope Cruz romance, overrule a storyline that essentially makes no sense? That is put to the test this week!
Based on the best selling Clive Cussler novel, Sahara (2005) is a global trotting action-adventure flick following the treasure hunting escapades of the National Underwater Marine Agency (NUMA). The agency is led by the gruff Admiral Sandecker (William H. Macy), who has his two best men Dirk (Matthew McConaughey) & Al (Steve Zahn) search for a lost treasure from the American Civil War. While on the hunt, the NUMA buddies find themselves in the middle of a present day African civil war - which by the way involves a deadly virus and the investigating World Health Organization (represented by Penelope Cruz). Yes, this storyline is a doozy.

Following the film, we sit down with renowned diver & member of the real life NUMA, Dr. Ellsworth Boyd. Dr. Boyd is an expert on underwater exploration specializing in shipwrecks. He shares fascinating tales of multiple wrecks, many of which he has explored personally. Also, we discuss his personal relationship with Clive Cussler and some insight into what was going on behind the scenes during the making of Sahara.

Episode Sections

• (00:00) Movie Summary
• (01:16:45) Interview with Dr. Ellsworth Boyd - Renowned Diver & NUMA Writer
• (01:54:00) Ratings & Reviews

Show Links

• Dr. Boyd's Writings for N.U.M.A
• Buy the Novel "Sahara: A Dirk Pitt Adventure"
• Find Out What The Real N.U.M.A. Is Up To
• CNN Coverage of McConaughey's Airstream Press Tour
• Sahara Film Trailer

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