Tag Archives: Robert Shaw

Monday Picks: ‘Jaws’

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Jaws (1975) is the first summer blockbuster and is considered by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest films ever made. After success with the TV thriller Duel (1972) and his first theatrical release of The Sugarland Express … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘Force 10 from Navarone’

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the 1978 release of Force 10 from Navarone, directed by Guy Hamilton (Battle of Britain). This was the sequel to the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone, which I wrote about last week. The film is loosely … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘Battle of the Bulge’

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

Battle of the Bulge (1965) was an Anglo-American production directed by Ken Annakin (The Longest Day).  The film debuted at the Cinerama Dome Theater in Hollywood on December 16, 1965, which was the twenty first anniversary of when the … Continue reading →

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New on DVD This Week

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Here’s a list of some of the new DVD and Blu-ray releases this week. Plus, some old favorites coming out this week on Blu-Ray. New Movies: • Knowing ~ Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne (DVD and Blu-ray) • Push ~ Chris … Continue reading →

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