Although nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Henry VIII in the 1966 film A Man for All Seasons, audiences now may know Robert Shaw best for his role as Captain Quint in the 1975 film Jaws. Having been released a decade later, Shaw’s performance as the grizzled shark hunter served as an important role in the Hollywood blockbuster, mixing a drunken tone with a confident look that sold viewers on the idea that he could help defeat any animal. Shaw’s life story— from his work in theatre to his time making movies— is all referenced in a new book written by his nephew titled Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life On The Set Of Jaws And Beyond. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we sit down with book author Christopher Shaw Myers about his uncle’s work and his new book.

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Films:

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Wide Release

Oh, Hi! In Select Theaters

Heightened Scrutiny Laemmle Noho July 26|Laemmle Monica Film Center Jul. 27|Laemmle Glendale Jul. 29

The Ride Ahead Streaming on PBS

Last Swim Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Available on VOD

Diciannove Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Monica Film Center

BTS Army: Forever We Are Young Wide Release [5-Days Only; July 30 to August 3]

Shari and Lamb Chop Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]

Death & Taxes Laemmle Royal [West LA]

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms!

Films:

I Know What You Did Last Summer Wide Release

Eddington In Select Theaters

Smurfs Wide Release

Afternoons of Solitude Laemmle Monica Film Center

Finally Dawn Laemmle Glendale | Available on VOD

Sunday Best Streaming On Netflix July 18

Bury Me When I’m Dead Available on VOD

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse American Cinematheque Los Feliz 3 [3-Days Only, July 20, 23-24]

Wall to Wall Streaming On Netflix

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