Ep #22 - American Movie & Jaws
Chandler & Jacob discuss Jaws (1975) with guest host Nick Johnson and review American Movie (1999), a documentary about the trials and tribulations of an independent filmmaker in Milwaukee.
This Week
American Movie (1999)
Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.
Dir. Chris Smith, US, 1h 47m
Available to stream pretty much nowhere
JAWS (1975)
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Dir. Steven Spielberg, US, 2h 10m
Available to stream on Hulu
Episode Outline
Nashville (1975) Followup
Taika Waititi Star Wars News
Have a Good Trip (2020)
Documentary Success
American Movie
Jaws
Indianapolis - real life story
The Best Spielberg movie
Where is the Jaws shark now?
Next Week
Speical Guest: Daisuke Beppu
A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
Based on a true story, primarily on a conflict between two youth gangs, a 14-year-old boy's girlfriend conflicts with the head of one gang for an unclear reason, until finally the conflict comes to a violent climax.
Dir. Edward Yang, Taiwan, 3h 57m
Available to stream on the Criterion Channel and for rent online