Sharks

‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ delivers more shark-based thrills

I’m disappointed that the sequel to “47 Meters Down,” the surprisingly good 2017 shark thriller that for some reason stars “This Is Us’ ” Mandy

READ MORE

‘The Meg’ is a big, dumb shark movie … but a good one

“The Meg” is exactly what you think it is. It’s a big, dumb shark movie. The thing is, it’s actually not as bad as I

READ MORE

’47 Meters Down’ a respectable addition to pantheon of shark terror

“Jaws” (1975) invented the killer-shark subgenre of horror, but it didn’t invent sharks. As such, plenty of movies through the years have been spiritual sequels to

READ MORE

‘Deep Blue Sea’ reviews

John’s “Deep Blue Sea” flashback review, June 21, 2022 *** “Deep Blue Sea” – Director Renny Harlin delivers a masterpiece of gripping action, lush visuals

READ MORE

‘Jaws’ is a near-perfect classic. The sequels, not so much

After watching “Jaws” on its 40th anniversary theatrical release in June, I was inspired to follow up with the three sequels. Indeed, the residual awesomeness of the

READ MORE

A dozen random observations about ‘Jaws’ for its 40th anniversary

“Jaws” debuted 40 years ago this month, and I was lucky enough that my local theater featured an anniversary screening. Needless to say, the film totally

READ MORE