A jury holdout attempts to prevent a miscarriage of justice by forcing his colleagues to reconsider the evidence.
Children of Men
This week on Out of Theaters, Will and Billy sing the praises of Alfonso Cuaron’s “Children of Men,” citing favorite scenes and comparing it to the very different novel it’s based on. They also answer a few listener questions and discuss their lack of excitement over the next “Star Wars” film.
The Birds
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will and Billy debate the merits of Hitchcock’s environmental nightmare, enduring the slow spots and praising the high points. They also discuss some other Hitchcock films and reveal the real world connection between “The Birds” and “Shadow of a Doubt.”
The Fly
“The Fly” isn’t just a great horror movie. It’s also a powerful love story, a smart science-fiction tale, an incisive metaphor for disease, a dark romantic comedy and, last but not least, a groundbreaking landmark in onscreen gore. It’s also one of the best movies — of any kind — of the 1980s.
Jaws
When “Jaws” arrived in theaters, the world was a different place. And most of the ways it has changed, at least cinema-wise, are thanks to “Jaws” itself.
The Graduate
It’s a genuine classic now, but once upon a time, way back in 1967, “The Graduate” was a revolutionary piece of cinema. It was a major studio release that pitted the generations against each other and, for maybe the first time in Hollywood history, sided firmly with the kids.