The iconic 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS directed by Steven Spielberg represented not only a memorable film but quite possibly a generational traumatic experience. Based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, kids through adults were captivated by the terrors of the sea. And now thanks to a phenomenal fan-submitted Jaws set at LEGO Ideas, Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider), Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) of the Orca can engage in a battle with a giant, man-eating menace in your very own home.
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The BFG Will Win You Over
Admittedly, I did not read Roald Dahl’s original book version of The BFG. Other than the movie trailer, I had no inkling what the story would be about. Perhaps that particular tidbit was serendipitous. My colleagues for this particular review were two pint-sized versions of yours truly, namely my kids. One was thrilled at the prospect of seeing this film while the other likened viewing this movie to getting one’s teeth cleaned at the dentist. It was a tough sell but luckily after extolling the “cool factor” of Giants, my oldest was all in for the review.
Netflix unleashes Wakko, Yakko and Dot – Animaniacs!
Animaniacs!, a hit animated series that debuted in 1993 which was produced by Steven Spielberg for the Fox Kids and the WB channels, is now available on Netflix. Every episode was a wacky adventure featuring the shenanigans of the Warner Brothers Wacko, Jacko and sister Dot. Rich with slap-stick comedy and pop culture references, the show quickly caught on with kids and adults alike. Now all 99 episodes are available for streaming on Netflix. Let the binge watching begin.