A Blog by Any other name

Ramshackle Thoughts and Bewildering Anecdotes of a not-quite man

George Morris

Jun 1, 2020

Creating a Genre: 'Jaws' and the Modern Blockbuster

'Jaws' was the biggest film of all time and kicked off everything we know as a 'summer blockbuster' today. But how did it do it?

George Morris

Oct 14, 2019

The Redemption of 'Jigsaw' & What's next for 'Saw'?

'If it's Halloween...it must be SAW' Except it isn't anymore. But could a forthcoming change of talent bring the series back to life?

George Morris

Aug 12, 2019

'America's Godzilla': The State of the King of Monsters

America's take on the King of Monsters has been through plenty of peaks and valleys of his own. But is it too much to overcome?