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Geek Vibes Nation
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
‘Hot Spring Shark Attack' Review – A Zany Shark Film That Spoofs And Idolizes
There is a sure guarantee that during the dog days of summer, there will likely be at least one shark movie. Summer 2025 has brought many a dorsal fin, but none as outlandish and outrageous as Hot Spring Shark Attack. In a send-up that runs through a grocery list of genre movie tropes and clichés, the story itself feels like a leftover storyboard from the Sharknado movies. So bad it's good? Yes, and that is a compliment, because this film goes out of its way to be one giant spoof of a movie. The earnest nature of the film's lampoon is worthy of praise. Set in a small hot spring town in Japan, a series of events reawakens an ancient shark that begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople unite to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, culminating in a fierce and thrilling battle. Hot Spring Shark Attack is one extended, winding spoof of every shark movie. A scene where a body on the beach is found is right out of the opening of Jaws. Our brave leaders do battle against the beast in a submarine reminiscent of The Meg. In addition to shark flare, the movie lampoons a multitude of genre films, including superhero films. There is a he-man seen throwing a hammerhead shark from the ocean in an exchange right out of Aquaman. They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and while I would not call this Hot Spring Shark Attack flattering, it is bold in its desire to create a so-bad-it's-good movie. The effects in the film are laughable. We're talking almost entry-level film school, or backyard movie-making that's not quite up to par, but that's the point. The ludicrous nature of both the story and its execution is intentional. If this film pretended to be a gripping drama, or even a melodrama, we'd need more than a bigger boat to bail out of this mess. However, the decision to go overboard with the blatantly crude effects and over-the-top story gives this film a flavor and credibility that few shark films achieve. Jaws set the standard, and no film has cleared the bar set by Steven Spielberg's now fifty-year-old masterpiece. The challenge for newcomers trying to make a shark film is over-exaggeration and finding a new way to give the shark new teeth, so to speak. By comparison, even films with the best intentions find themselves barely treading the water. In other words, Jaws did it so well in 1975 that every other attempt sinks to the bottom of the sea. Here is why films like Sharknado, which are blatantly ludicrous, have at least resonated with audiences. The art of the spoof, even when the cast is taking the material seriously, gives these films some buoyancy to stay afloat. Hot Spring Shark Attack is by no means a comparison to the other shark-lampooning movies. Still, it is clever enough to check all the boxes we associate with this particular subgenre. It still delivers a hilarious and outright bonkers story: levitating and airborne sharks, comic book-level explosions, and sharky shenanigans. Sharks in a hot spring, why not? The hilarious locale only adds to the film's earnest cleverness. Once we buy into this ridiculous setup, the rest is easy sailing. Every actor here is aware of the film's aims and plays it to the hilt. There are no brainless character decisions or blatant archetypes. Well, there are, from a police chief to a shark expert to concerned bathers. However, herein lies the film's silly brilliance. All the characters are playing to type. They are unaware that this is a spoof, yet they give us performances and reactions worthy of a Scary Movie entry. Hot Spring Shark Attack will overwhelm some by the sheer magnitude of its farce. Yes, the effects are subpar, but everything here is intentional. We roar with laughter as the film lampoons and lambasts the subgenre of shark films. The impact is both cringeworthy and somewhat refreshing, but overall, it's enjoyable. Hot Spring Shark Attack is playing in select theaters and is available on VOD courtesy of Utopia.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From ‘Mean Girls' to ‘Monty Python,' here are the best movies to see around Boston this week
Mean Girls (2004) In the two decades since 'Mean Girls' premiered, it's been adapted into a July 23, 8 p.m. Free. Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Sharknado (2013) There are disaster films, and then there are disaster films. In the made-for-TV classic 'Sharknado,' tornadoes are so powerful they lift sharks from the ocean and fling them ashore to wreak havoc in Hollywood. Only one man can save the city: professional surfer Fin Shephard (Ian Ziering), who chainsaws the flying fish in half and uses bombs to blow up the 'sharknadoes' from the inside. The movie generated five sequels, but you can witness the original film's ridiculous glory right at the don't get any ideas. July 24, 7 p.m. $10. New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf. Advertisement Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) It's been 50 years since the Monty Python comedy troupe released their medieval farce 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.' The beloved film spoofs the King Arthur legend with a complete disregard for historical accuracy, filmmaking convention, and even the rules of narrative. Follow along on a whimsical journey of nonsensical knights, coconut horses, and killer rabbits. July 25-27, various showtimes. $15. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. Shrek (2001) 'Shrek' burst onto the scene in 2001 with an all-star voice cast (Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz), a vibrant pop rock soundtrack, and gross-out humor that proved children's movies didn't need to be so uptight. DreamWorks Animation's subversive fairy tale about an outcast ogre who teams up with a donkey to rescue a princess has become an unstoppable children's franchise in the decades since. In anticipation of next year's 'Shrek 5,' see how the original's outsider energy holds up today. July 26, begins at dusk. Free. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St. Advertisement The Parent Trap double feature (1961, 1998) You're not seeing double—you're seeing quadruple. Lindsay Lohan found her breakout roles in Annie Parker and Hallie James, a pair of identical twins who were separated at birth, only to meet eleven years later. The duo then hatches a scheme to get their divorced parents back together. The film is a remake of the 1961 original, which starred Hayley Mills, who was also a major child star of her era. Catch a double bill of 'The Parent Trap' for hijinks and heartwarming moments in equal measure. July 27, 2 p.m. $18 for double feature. Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. Ryan Yau can be reached at
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Shark Week starts now! How to watch Discovery Channel on Sling with HBO Max
It's Shark Week! From Jaws to Sharknado, pop culture has been obsessed with our toothy, ocean friends for decades and this week highlight's that. Shark Week is an annual programming-based celebration hosted by Discovery Channel every year. Discovery Channel content is available on HBO Max with Sling. The week is full of Shark-related content on Discovery, starting on Sunday, July 20 and running until Saturday, July 26. From the launch of the special, Dancing with Sharks on Sunday, July 20 to the Battle for Shark Mountain on Saturday, July 26, Shark Week is jam-packed with shark-related learning. Here's everything you need to know to watch Shark Week 2025 on HBO Max with Sling: Shark Week is hosted by the Discovery Channel, and all of their content is available with an HBO Max add-on to your Sling TV subscription. Shark Week kicks off on Sunday, July 20 and ends on Saturday, July 26. Get Sling with HBO Max today Sling TV has several add-on packages that allow you to customize your at-home streaming experience with more sports, movies and entertainment. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off and score $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and HBO Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $34.99 (normally $57.97) and include access to the HBO Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you choose to include in your package. Here is a break down of the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue: Sign up for Sling TV for 50% off and get a free month of AMC+. Sign up for Sling
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shark Week starts now! How to watch Discovery Channel on Sling with HBO Max
It's Shark Week! From Jaws to Sharknado, pop culture has been obsessed with our toothy, ocean friends for decades and this week highlight's that. Shark Week is an annual programming-based celebration hosted by Discovery Channel every year. Discovery Channel content is available on HBO Max with Sling. The week is full of Shark-related content on Discovery, starting on Sunday, July 20 and running until Saturday, July 26. From the launch of the special, Dancing with Sharks on Sunday, July 20 to the Battle for Shark Mountain on Saturday, July 26, Shark Week is jam-packed with shark-related learning. Here's everything you need to know to watch Shark Week 2025 on HBO Max with Sling: How to watch Shark Week on HBO Max with Sling Shark Week is hosted by the Discovery Channel, and all of their content is available with an HBO Max add-on to your Sling TV subscription. Shark Week kicks off on Sunday, July 20 and ends on Saturday, July 26. Get Sling with HBO Max today How much does the Sling + HBO Max bundle cost? Sling TV has several add-on packages that allow you to customize your at-home streaming experience with more sports, movies and entertainment. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off and score $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and HBO Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $34.99 (normally $57.97) and include access to the HBO Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you choose to include in your package. Here is a break down of the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue: Stay in the know: Sign up for USA TODAY Shopping text alerts today Shark Week 2025 full schedule
The Advertiser
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
'Kind heart': Ian Ziering remembers Shannen Doherty
Ian Ziering has pair tribute to the "beautiful chaos" of Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty on the anniversary of her death. The 61-year-old actor's Beverly Hills 90210 co-star died of cancer at the age of 53 on July 13, 2024, and to mark one year since her death, the Sharknado star acknowledged they had had their differences but he still missed her and her "kind heart". Sharing a photo of himself and Doherty hugging, Ian wrote on Instagram: I miss Shannen. We clashed now and then in the early years of 90210 - two strong personalities will do that - but we always had respect. I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true.). "So, my dear Shannen - I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan (Sic)" Ziering also noted in his post that he had faced criticism after the Charmed actor's deadth because he did not pay a public tribute, but he insisted he felt grief was a "personal" issue. Beverly Hills 90210 actor Tori Spelling also marked the anniversary of Doherty's death by reflecting on how she has been trying to live in the way her friend advised to, and speaking up for herself more in order to let her power "shine". Alongside a gallery of throwback photos, Tori wrote: "It's been a year. "Grief is weird. It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass. "You and I already told the beginning of our story. "Now I'm living the after. "The part where I carry everything you taught me. "You always told me to stop apologising for myself. "To stop playing small. "To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine." Ian Ziering has pair tribute to the "beautiful chaos" of Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty on the anniversary of her death. The 61-year-old actor's Beverly Hills 90210 co-star died of cancer at the age of 53 on July 13, 2024, and to mark one year since her death, the Sharknado star acknowledged they had had their differences but he still missed her and her "kind heart". Sharing a photo of himself and Doherty hugging, Ian wrote on Instagram: I miss Shannen. We clashed now and then in the early years of 90210 - two strong personalities will do that - but we always had respect. I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true.). "So, my dear Shannen - I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan (Sic)" Ziering also noted in his post that he had faced criticism after the Charmed actor's deadth because he did not pay a public tribute, but he insisted he felt grief was a "personal" issue. Beverly Hills 90210 actor Tori Spelling also marked the anniversary of Doherty's death by reflecting on how she has been trying to live in the way her friend advised to, and speaking up for herself more in order to let her power "shine". Alongside a gallery of throwback photos, Tori wrote: "It's been a year. "Grief is weird. It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass. "You and I already told the beginning of our story. "Now I'm living the after. "The part where I carry everything you taught me. "You always told me to stop apologising for myself. "To stop playing small. "To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine." Ian Ziering has pair tribute to the "beautiful chaos" of Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty on the anniversary of her death. The 61-year-old actor's Beverly Hills 90210 co-star died of cancer at the age of 53 on July 13, 2024, and to mark one year since her death, the Sharknado star acknowledged they had had their differences but he still missed her and her "kind heart". Sharing a photo of himself and Doherty hugging, Ian wrote on Instagram: I miss Shannen. We clashed now and then in the early years of 90210 - two strong personalities will do that - but we always had respect. I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true.). "So, my dear Shannen - I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan (Sic)" Ziering also noted in his post that he had faced criticism after the Charmed actor's deadth because he did not pay a public tribute, but he insisted he felt grief was a "personal" issue. Beverly Hills 90210 actor Tori Spelling also marked the anniversary of Doherty's death by reflecting on how she has been trying to live in the way her friend advised to, and speaking up for herself more in order to let her power "shine". Alongside a gallery of throwback photos, Tori wrote: "It's been a year. "Grief is weird. It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass. "You and I already told the beginning of our story. "Now I'm living the after. "The part where I carry everything you taught me. "You always told me to stop apologising for myself. "To stop playing small. "To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine." Ian Ziering has pair tribute to the "beautiful chaos" of Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty on the anniversary of her death. The 61-year-old actor's Beverly Hills 90210 co-star died of cancer at the age of 53 on July 13, 2024, and to mark one year since her death, the Sharknado star acknowledged they had had their differences but he still missed her and her "kind heart". Sharing a photo of himself and Doherty hugging, Ian wrote on Instagram: I miss Shannen. We clashed now and then in the early years of 90210 - two strong personalities will do that - but we always had respect. I was the wisecracking comic relief; she was the beautiful chaos, the after-hours headline, the girl who could trash a hotel room and make the tabloids love her for it. (Stop laughing, Shan. You know it's true.). "So, my dear Shannen - I think of you often. Your grit. Your fire. Your kind heart that so few really got to see. I still carry all of it with me. Rest easy, Shan (Sic)" Ziering also noted in his post that he had faced criticism after the Charmed actor's deadth because he did not pay a public tribute, but he insisted he felt grief was a "personal" issue. Beverly Hills 90210 actor Tori Spelling also marked the anniversary of Doherty's death by reflecting on how she has been trying to live in the way her friend advised to, and speaking up for herself more in order to let her power "shine". Alongside a gallery of throwback photos, Tori wrote: "It's been a year. "Grief is weird. It presents itself in different ways and at different times but never fades. Just like your memory. In fact, it burns epically in my soul more and more as the days pass. "You and I already told the beginning of our story. "Now I'm living the after. "The part where I carry everything you taught me. "You always told me to stop apologising for myself. "To stop playing small. "To stop trying to be palatable when I was born to be powerful. "You taught me to turn my power on and let it shine."
