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Film Fiber: Jaws
January 7, 2016 – 2:24 PM | 14 Comments
Film Fiber: <em>Jaws</em>

Roy Scheider is the most underrated actor of his generation. I am NOT a crackpot.

The French Connection: Le thrill of le chase
June 1, 2015 – 8:56 AM | 8 Comments
<em>The French Connection</em>: Le thrill of le chase

The French Connection has kept itself in the classic-films discussion for the better part of five decades based on a single car chase.

Poppy-Fields Movie Couch Of Fame: Jaws
October 14, 2014 – 12:01 PM | 12 Comments
Poppy-Fields Movie Couch Of Fame: <em>Jaws</em>

We’re going to need a bigger couch.

Dressed To Kill
August 25, 2008 – 12:13 PM | 10 Comments
<I>Dressed To Kill</I>

Maybe, back in 1980, Dressed To Kill got over via shock value.Almost 30 years later, in a world that’s more savvy about trans issues, the “twist,” such as it is, doesn’t do much to hide …