I can’t imagine saying anything about “Jaws” that hasn’t already been said by hundreds of movie buffs all around the world. It’s all at once a movie about fear of the unknown, the trauma of being controlled by our fear, and man vs nature. “Jaws” is absolutely flawless gem that worked on little resources and so many accidents that director Steven Spielberg had to literally take bruised, busted, lemons to make lemonade. “Jaws” had every potential to fail and be an infamous box office flop, but its measured tension, deliberate pacing, and ability to establish our heroes before their fateful battle on the ocean with the shark.
Tag Archives: Drama
Off Ramp (2024) [Chattanooga Film Festival 2024]
Director Nathan Tape identifies as a Juggalo and has an obvious passion for the community that are identified as the Juggalos. The popular legion of fans that are easily one of the most misunderstood subcultures are given their due in Tape’s absolute bizarre love letter. “Off Ramp” is everything that Tape seems to love all tucked in to ninety minutes. There’s a fun road trip, and our heroes are two passionate juggalos that live their lives by the doctrines of their community but are never militant about re-enforcing their beliefs on others. I’ve also never seen so much Faygo in my life.
Bandits of Orgosolo (Banditi a Orgosolo) (1961) [Radiance Films]
Out on Blu-ray and 4K UHD June 25, 2024
A wrongly wanted man runs for the authorities while setting him his flock of sheep for survival and teaching a younger shepherd the ropes.
Sympathy for the Underdog (Bakuto gaijin butai) (1971) [Radiance Films]
Out on Blu-ray and 4K UHD June 25, 2024
When a big gang from Tokyo moves into Yokohama, the local gang needs to relocate and start over, leading to violence and confrontations.
Five Great Motorcycle Movies
This week Jeff Nichols releases his highly anticipated motorcycle thriller “The Bikeriders” starring a who’s who of prominent character actors including Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Norman Reedus, and Michael Shannon, respectively. With any luck we end up with a great film; in honor of Nichols’ latest being centered on the motorcycle community, I thought it’d be fun to list five great Motorcycle movies to get you in the mood for the up and coming release in theaters. Lets us know your personal favorites in the comments.
Blackwater Lane (2024)
In Theaters and Digital/On Demand on June 21st, 2024
An American woman living in the UK in a mansion finds herself doubting her sanity after another woman is murdered on the road to her mansion.
American Gigolo (1980) [Arrow Video Limited Edition]
Out on Blu-ray and 4K UHD June 18, 2024
A gigolo living it up in Los Angeles, surrounded by beautiful, rich women suddenly finds himself the prime suspect in a crime he did not coming. While trying to clear his name, other discoveries are made.