So...tonight was a bit awkward. First off, I LOVE The Blair Witch Project. I saw it in the theater in 1999, and it terrified me. The whole idea of less is more when it comes to revealing horror movie antagonists has never been more accurate than with The Blair Witch Project. If you got bored or tired of the shaky camera, then this movie was not for you and that's OK. As I re-watched this a few days ago, I remembered how effective it was when it was first released. Especially when compared to the last ten years with the creation of the 'found footage' genre, really originating from The Blair Witch Project. That being said, Stu and Ben HATED it. Listen to how desperately I try to sell them the movie, and they hand it right back. They bring up some solid points, and we all hugged it out at the end. Don't tell Ben or Stu, but I love arguing over movies. Especially movies I feel so passionately about. Anywho, here is our episode on The Blair Witch Project. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

So...tonight was a bit awkward. First off, I LOVE The Blair Witch Project. I saw it in the theater in 1999, and it terrified me. The whole idea of less is more when it comes to revealing horror movie antagonists has never been more accurate than with The Blair Witch Project. If you got bored or tired of the shaky camera, then this movie was not for you and that's OK. As I re-watched this a few days ago, I remembered how effective it was when it was first released. Especially when compared to the last ten years with the creation of the 'found footage' genre, really originating from The Blair Witch Project. That being said, Stu and Ben HATED it. Listen to how desperately I try to sell them the movie, and they hand it right back. They bring up some solid points, and we all hugged it out at the end. Don't tell Ben or Stu, but I love arguing over movies. Especially movies I feel so passionately about. Anywho, here is our episode on The Blair Witch Project. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Hard Candy caused a bit of confusion among the troops. Although we all enjoyed it for the most part, I feel like we're left with a few questions. If you haven't watched this movie yet, perhaps I've said too much already. This is a pretty effective thriller that's best enjoyed going in blindly. Don't IMDB it and don't watch the trailer. It's absolutely worth a watch and I hope you enjoy it (as well as some over stylized camera work.... ok ok I'm done)

Twists and turns abound is all I'm saying. Thanks for listening!!

Hard Candy caused a bit of confusion among the troops. Although we all enjoyed it for the most part, I feel like we're left with a few questions. If you haven't watched this movie yet, perhaps I've said too much already. This is a pretty effective thriller that's best enjoyed going in blindly. Don't IMDB it and don't watch the trailer. It's absolutely worth a watch and I hope you enjoy it (as well as some over stylized camera work.... ok ok I'm done)

Twists and turns abound is all I'm saying. Thanks for listening!!

This is the first feature film from Australian director Jennifer Kent.

There's a lot beneath the surface with this one. We all mostly agreed on this one. You might not like the child actor they went with, but he is supposed to be a little irritating. There's not much more I can say if you haven't watched it yet. If you HAVE, please proceed. And thanks for listening to Movie Show Theater!

This is the first feature film from Australian director Jennifer Kent.

There's a lot beneath the surface with this one. We all mostly agreed on this one. You might not like the child actor they went with, but he is supposed to be a little irritating. There's not much more I can say if you haven't watched it yet. If you HAVE, please proceed. And thanks for listening to Movie Show Theater!

Where do we even begin with Jaws? This film invented the summer blockbuster, and still serves as the standard on which all other summer blockbusters are judged. This beaming example of true film is actually rated PG, which is hilarious. How can it be so PG and so violent? Because 1970's and because there is no open mouthed kissing, that's why. There was no PG-13, and there is absolutely no sexual innuendo. The movie is based on the novel by Peter Benchley, in which Brody's lovable wife, Ellen Brody, has an affair with Hooper. Can you imagine the course that would have set this movie on? I'm trying hard to squeeze in a few nautical puns, but that's the best I have. So... Jaws. If you haven't seen it recently and it's currently summer where you are, you should most certainly revisit this film. Maybe the magic will hold up, but the shark probably won't. That is ok, because we only see him like 5 times. The shark (5 sharks actually) was constantly malfunctioning on set, so Spielberg was forced to cut a lot of Bruce's (Spielberg named the sharks Bruce 1-5) screen time. What a happy accident, as that famous POV shot from the shark is what most people tend to remember the most. Except 12 year old me, who kept looking for boobs in the opening scene. PS, I'm 31 now, and totes mature. Relive Jaws with us, won't you? And thanks!

Where do we even begin with Jaws? This film invented the summer blockbuster, and still serves as the standard on which all other summer blockbusters are judged. This beaming example of true film is actually rated PG, which is hilarious. How can it be so PG and so violent? Because 1970's and because there is no open mouthed kissing, that's why. There was no PG-13, and there is absolutely no sexual innuendo. The movie is based on the novel by Peter Benchley, in which Brody's lovable wife, Ellen Brody, has an affair with Hooper. Can you imagine the course that would have set this movie on? I'm trying hard to squeeze in a few nautical puns, but that's the best I have. So... Jaws. If you haven't seen it recently and it's currently summer where you are, you should most certainly revisit this film. Maybe the magic will hold up, but the shark probably won't. That is ok, because we only see him like 5 times. The shark (5 sharks actually) was constantly malfunctioning on set, so Spielberg was forced to cut a lot of Bruce's (Spielberg named the sharks Bruce 1-5) screen time. What a happy accident, as that famous POV shot from the shark is what most people tend to remember the most. Except 12 year old me, who kept looking for boobs in the opening scene. PS, I'm 31 now, and totes mature. Relive Jaws with us, won't you? And thanks!

Stu chose Miyazaki's Spirited Away, as it is one of top 5 favorite movies of all time. Ben nor I had ever seen it, and I'm really glad I did. I should be quick to point out that this film is NOT anime, but japanese animation. Anime fans are hardcore about this distinction, and I get it. So this film is absolutely gorgeous. It's a variation of Alice In Wonderland, at least that's what I inferred. It is animated, but gets pretty dark at times. The music compliments the imagery in perfect harmony. There is not a large amount of dialogue in this, but you don't notice as Miyazaki gives our eyes and mind a full time job just taking in this beautiful world he has created. Stu loves it and he's going to tell you. He's going to tell you quite a few times. Check it out and thanks for listening to Movie Show Theater!

Stu chose Miyazaki's Spirited Away, as it is one of top 5 favorite movies of all time. Ben nor I had ever seen it, and I'm really glad I did. I should be quick to point out that this film is NOT anime, but japanese animation. Anime fans are hardcore about this distinction, and I get it. So this film is absolutely gorgeous. It's a variation of Alice In Wonderland, at least that's what I inferred. It is animated, but gets pretty dark at times. The music compliments the imagery in perfect harmony. There is not a large amount of dialogue in this, but you don't notice as Miyazaki gives our eyes and mind a full time job just taking in this beautiful world he has created. Stu loves it and he's going to tell you. He's going to tell you quite a few times. Check it out and thanks for listening to Movie Show Theater!