Universal Studios must have been an interesting place in the 1970s. As Alfred Hitchcock's career wound down, Steven Spielberg's started up. I don't know if they ever met, but there's no doubt that the young film school graduate had studied the master's work. In his second theatrical feature and first big hit (and also, I … Continue reading Blu-ray Review: Jaws
Tag: Thrillers
What’s Screening: May 4 – 10
No festivals this week, which is kind of a relief. But I'm starting this newsletter with a wonderful gem I saw at the San Francisco International Film Festival: A Headhunters, Clay, Shattuck, Piedmont, opens Friday. Roger Brown (Aksel Hennie) leads the good life. He’s rich, powerful, and has a beautiful wife. But even his high-paying, … Continue reading What’s Screening: May 4 – 10
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