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SSC 54: Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)

SSC 54: Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)

FromSingle Serving Cinema


SSC 54: Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)

FromSingle Serving Cinema

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Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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
Released:
Jun 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Single Serving Cinema looks at one critical scene in a movie every other week. We explore how the scene is constructed, what the scene achieves, and what it can tell us about the movie as a whole. Hosted by Tim & Tay.