How many movies can you make about a shark that terrorizes and eats people?

It all started with JAWS! The first classic shark horror classic film. I am only 20 but Jaws was one of the first “scary movies” that I have ever seen unfortunately at a young age. And ever since seeing it I have vowed to never go in the ocean. But seriously how many movies do we need about killer sharks? The graphics get better but get more gory. Jaws was pretty much mediocre. But movies today all there is blood and guts. I believe one movie is enough, who really needs more than one movie for the same type of story line. Killer Shark, eats people, only a few survivors, THE END.

The Jaws movies have 4 movies.There is JAWS. JAWS 2. JAWS 3. JAWS THE REVENGE. Now this is my theory, in every movie they have the climax ending where pretty much everyone dies and the lone few survivors kill the damn thing. But I think that these sharks have their shark families and they tell them all that they do and the next shark of that family is the shark for the next movie. Because how does a shark know that these people have a history of shark attacks over and over again? Obviously the real answer to the sequels is Steven Spielburg. 

All the JAWS movies are great the first one is the best by far. What I have noticed is in each movie the shark somehow gets a little bit bigger and harder to kill. What I also found interesting is the fact that there were people in the robot sharks that actually controlled it. I never knew that until just recently! That had to have been the best job ever. To play the shark in the JAWS movies. 

Secondly, who honestly let Sharknado become a thing? And to let 2 more movies after that? Those movies were pretty bad. The first one was interesting but hokey and pretty bad even with the graphics that JAWS had better graphics than Sharknado. Sharknado was so bad that I watched the other 2 movies and they were just as bad if not worse. I understand they whole syfy thing too keep the excitement going but kind of hokey. I do believe 3 movies were enough and they made their money and on to try better ideas. 

One movie review on another of my favorites, DEEP BLUE SEA. I found this film rather terrifying, suspenseful, and once again another reason to never swim in the ocean or to study marine biology. Now this shark is HUGE!!! And I think all these scientists are crazy to capture the shark in the first place. I mean have a little common sense. Do you think its normal to capture a Great White Shark under water while you are still underwater yourself? UM…NO! And spoiler ….Why did they have to kill Sammuel Jackson? One of the most well known actors in the film and they have to kill him especially in the greatest speech in the whole movie?! That part made me jump like an idiot but still! Nobody saw that coming. Well…I guess thats the point in these shark movies. Atleast in JAWS you knew the shark was near when that minor chord starts playing. Sometimes in these other movies you get a feeling that the shark is near by but then sometimes you trick yourself out. 

A few honorable mentions to this blog post 

The Shallows

Bruce from Finding Nemo

Shark Tale

3 Headed Shark Attack

Terror

 

 

September 14, 2016 by Elizabeth Maier

Pumpkin Spice or Apple Cider?

I know this is different from all my other blog posts but I thought this was a topic up for debate. Even though we are still in summer, the first official day of fall is September 21st. As soon as September 1st hits there is no more talk of summer margaritas but the talk of Apple Cider and Pumpkin Spice. 

We have just reached the start of fall! The smell of straw bales, squash starting to come into season! Yes we are still in the 90 degree weather up here in Upstate New York the cooler weather will be here shortly! Time for haunted houses and haunted hayrides, scary movie marathons, warm sweaters, and fall fashion! Sit in front of the TV on a rainy fall day with Hot Apple Cider, a Pumpkin Spiced latte, or any other drink of your liking! I would like to know your favorite fall drink and your opinion too! Leave in the Comments below. And of course, HAPPY FALL!!!!!!

Now my own pick for this battle is Apple Cider. I love the smell of fresh apples and the sweet and tart taste when you bite into one. Apple Cider is plain and simple and goes nicely with a fried cake. Apple Cider is not over powering with sweetness and doesn’t make your teeth hurt. I like the smell of the pumpkin spice and the smells of the pumpkin treats, but I do not like the taste of pumpkin. 

My mom on the other hand picks pumpkin spice. To me what is it with women and their pumpkin spice lattes. I am a girl myself but I guess I just don’t get it. My mom will treat herself to a pumpkin spice once in a great while. Id say another battle would be Starbucks vs Dunkin with who has the best latte!? My mom and I could answer that too, and its Starbucks. You might pay a little more for it but the taste is a lot better. 

September 9, 2016 by Elizabeth Maier