Monday, June 12, 1978 found me pacing in the lobby of the Britton Plaza Cinema in Tampa, Florida as the manager worked on the upcoming showtimes for Friday. The reason? JAWS 2 would be coming out on Friday and my friends and I were intent on being the first ones in line.
Read MoreCarl Gottlieb is an American legend in screenwriting, acting, comedy, and executive roles. He rose to fame for co-writing the screenplay for the iconic film Jaws (1975) and its first two sequels. He also directed the 1981 film Caveman.
Read MoreThe notion that sharks developed a preference for human flesh and actively sought out swimmers emerged in the late 1800s and formed part of the narrative in JAWS (1975).
Read MoreWhile many of the young cast members from Jaws 2 went on to great personal success, both in Hollywood and other endeavors, one actor stood out among them all with a career that continues through today. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Keith Gordon.
Read MoreAmidst the enduring impact of Jaws on public perception of sharks, its positive effects often go unnoticed. Surprisingly, Jaws has led to several significant positive outcomes for sharks, overlooked by enthusiasts, conservationists, and even the sharks themselves.
Read MoreAs an actor dedicated to the work, Roy had to put aside some personal issues – mostly not wanting to be there – but still make the character likeable.
Read MoreSpielberg’s pre-loading Quint’s death scene in JAWS with the classic Indianapolis speech just a few scenes prior makes Quint’s end so much harder to watch. Here is more about Quint and other hard-to-watch cinematic death scenes.
Read MoreJAWS was nominated for four awards… Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Music and Best Picture. It won all but Best Picture. We look at JAWS and the movies it competed with for Best Picture 1976.
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