Special Report
Jaws (1975)
- Special Guests
- Carl Gottlieb, John LeMay
- Guest Co-Hosts
- Jamie Benning, Chris Sasser
Show notes
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On this special episode of The Projection Booth we are looking at Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). Based on the novel by Peter Benchley (opens in a new tab), Jaws is the story of Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) -- a former New York City cop who’s moved to the idyllic island community of Amity. All is going well in his white picket world until a Great White Shark picks the waters around Amity as a feeding ground.
Jamie Benning (Filmumentaries (opens in a new tab)) and Chris Sasser (Shark City (opens in a new tab)) join Mike to discuss the film that defined what a "blockbuster summer hit" was. Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb (The Jaws Log (opens in a new tab)) and John LeMay (Jaws Unmade (opens in a new tab)) discuss the making of Jaws as well as the many sequels, rip-offs, and inspired films in Jaws's wake.
On this special episode of The Projection Booth we are looking at Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). Based on the novel by Peter Benchley (opens in a new tab), Jaws is the story of Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) -- a former New York City cop who’s moved to the idyllic island community of Amity. All is going well in his white picket world until a Great White Shark picks the waters around Amity as a feeding ground.
Jamie Benning (Filmumentaries (opens in a new tab)) and Chris Sasser (Shark City (opens in a new tab)) join Mike to discuss the film that defined what a "blockbuster summer hit" was. Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb (The Jaws Log (opens in a new tab)) and John LeMay (Jaws Unmade (opens in a new tab)) discuss the making of Jaws as well as the many sequels, rip-offs, and inspired films in Jaws's wake.
Labels: 1975 Carl Gottlieb Chris Sasser Jamie Benning John LeMay John Williams Richard Dreyfuss Robert Shaw Roy Scheider Steven Spielberg
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Music credits
- Original Soundtrack - John Williams
- "Mr. Jaws" - Dickie Goodman
Links & resources
- Buy Jaw on Blu-ray (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Joe Alves: Designing Jaws by Dennis Prince (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Jaws: Memories from Martha's Vineyard: A Definitive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Greatest Suspense Thriller of All Time by Matt Taylor (opens in a new tab)
- Visit The Daily Jaws (opens in a new tab)
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Comments (2)
Ryan Gettig That cigarette Murray Hamilton keeps dangling in his lips until the Hospital scene,Spot On The Correct&the Jackets!Murray Hamilton was the secret weapon!Loved the insights on Brody!Mike,you've done All That Jazz,right?Mike White Yes, sir, just recently!