Monthly Archives: August 2004

OPEN WATER

By | August 2004

IN THEATERS! The things that made us most afraid of “Jaws” make this film sheer horror to watch, but this time they are tempered with more skill, suspense, and realism. “Open Water” does more than just shove sharks in your face- it makes all aspects of the water frightening…

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OPEN WATER

What would you do if you found yourself stranded in the middle of the ocean, miles from shore, surrounded by big sharks and no help in sight? That’s what...

ROCKIN’ THIS SUMMER AT DON’T KNOCK THE ROCK

DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK - the three-day rock film and music festival kicks-off on Thursday, August 12 and continues through Sunday, August 15 at the Arclight...

News

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH 3-D

Next weekend, the Alamo Drafthouse is Austin, Texas is celebrating Friday the 13th by screening the classic slasher "Friday the 13th Part 3" in 3-D, August...

Bootleg Files Features

THE BOOTLEG FILES: “BRING ME THE HEAD OF CHARLIE BROWN”

This week's column was inspired by avid Film Threat reader Chris Sobienak of Toledo, Ohio. Shout out to you, Chris! And yes, folks, we do read our fan...

BIG FISH: CHRIS KENTIS & LAURA LAU ON “OPEN WATER”

“Jaws” is and always will be the greatest horror film of all time. Don’t get me wrong. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Night of the Living Dead,...

BIG FISH: CHRIS KENTIS & LAURA LAU ON “OPEN WATER”

Was Open Water you first film? ^ LL: No, this was our second film. We had a film that was released in 1997 called “Grind,” which starred Billy Crudup...

RADIUS (DVD)

The 33-minute sci-fi short “Radius,” as well as the complete two-disc DVD set that heralds its official release, showcases what’s possible in...

TOUCHING WILD HORSES

"Touching Wild Horses" seems more a trite Movie-of-the-Week, than a solid film that combines breathtaking beauty with character conflict and resolution....

EXCESS HOLLYWOOD: HOW MANY SCREWS IS TOO MANY?

As young teens, my friends and I used to always get into R movies. When my local theatre finally decided to enforce the guidelines set by Motion Picture...

JASON SANTO AND MINDSCAPE PICTURES

Like most filmmakers, Santo has been making movies since grade school, starting with the tried-and-true battleground of Super-8, before moving on to bigger...

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