Listen "SSC 54: Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)"
Episode Synopsis
Tim & Tay revisit the seminal summer blockbuster: Jaws. We talk about the dawn of the modern movie megahit, the difficulty of shooting a movie on the ocean, and much more. SynopsisWhen a great white shark terrorizes a tourist trap island off the coast of New York, the local police chief, an oceanographer, and a seasoned fisherman are charged with catching it. Starring Roy Schieder and directed by Stephen Spielberg, Jaws was released June 20, 1975. Where to watch Jaws.Scene: 45:18 - 50:20Hooper convinces Brody to join him on a night hunt for the killer shark that he believes is still roaming the Amity coastline. They come across a noted fisherman, Ben Gardner's boat that is partially sunk. Hooper dives to investigate the boat and gets more than he bargained for.LinksThe Playhouse Cinema"10 animals more likely to kill you than sharks"CORRECTION: Gone With The Wind was in theatres for 30 years."Leitmotif" in Williams' film scoresRecommendationsTim: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (Sargent, 1974)—where to watchTay: Frank Darabont's Indiana Jones' script Next episode: Sorcerer (Friedkin, 1977)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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