The Poseidon Adventure (1972, dir by Ronald Neame, DP: Harold E. Stine)

It’s nearly time!

As they prepare to count away the last few seconds of 2025 on the West Coast, here’s a scene from one of the greatest New Year’s Day films ever made.  Indeed, just as Die Hard is a great Christmas film, then 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure is a great New Year’s film.

So, let’s join with Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons, and a host of other familiar faces as we count down.  2026 will undoubtedly bring some tidal waves but I remain confident that we will not be tipped over!