PODCAST: Sugarland Express [Let’s Jaws For a Minute]

In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about Spielberg’s major studio debut, The Sugarland Express.

They discuss its similarities and differences with Duel, the “aw, shucks” style performances, how the film was received by critics such as Ebert, Siskel, and Pauline Kael, and how the film was influenced by Westerns, Italian Neorealism, and the French New Wave.…

PODCAST: It’s the Supersized, Bumper Movie Robcast Christmas Spectacular!

Welcome to ep 134 of The Movie Robcast! In an episode gleaming with festive cheer Robs Daniel and Wallis are joined by a host of special guests.

It’s a big old ep, but flows like a perfectly prepared Christmas dinner. But, if you’re more into buffet snacking, take a look below to see what scrumptious delights are on offer, complete with handy time codes.…

PODCAST: Episode 16 – Sparkling Murder Dolphin [Let’s Jaws for a Minute]

And now for something completely different…

Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith were kind enough to have me on their podcast, Let’s Jaws For a Minute; a minute-by-minute breakdown of Steven Spielberg’s classic blockbuster.

Topics of discussion include the Brody family dynamics, house geography, familiar outfits, what constitutes “a jaws”, and just how all of Roy Scheider’s characters are connected to one another. …