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Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:33 AM

Not only did I see it in 1975 (I was 4 for frick sake) but I saw it a couple of years later when there was a re-release in the theatres.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:34 AM

You could see Capra's influence on Spielberg with the interactions with the townsfolk. It's straight out of It's a Wonderful Life or It Happened One Night.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:36 AM

I miss Massachusetts sometimes.

More comedy for Brody. Reinforcing that we like him. The town likes and respects him.

Smarmy Mayor. We hate him already. That poor actor played jerks often.

innerSpaceman · 10-22-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Smarmy Mayor. We hate him already. That poor actor played jerks often.

But he has the BEST wardrobe in Jaws, OMG.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:38 AM

Ugly Cadillac. We hate the mayor.

The ferry scene is terrific. One shot. Lots of info given to us. Mayor would rather risk lives than give up the summer profits.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:40 AM

Ah, fat lady going into the water. More comedy to keep the audience laughing so they can be kicked in the head later.

Alex Kitner. Here's where we really, really start the fear factor here. Surely, the shark's not going to eat a child! People also thinking, surely the filmmakers aren't going to show a child getting eaten... right?

Kitner's mom. Great moment for this actress later on. Again very convincing because she's an unknown actress.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:41 AM

I think I had those red trunks as a kid.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:42 AM

Oh no. Not the dog! Surely not the dog!

I think the reaction wouldn't be as strong if a middle aged white male got eaten next. So it goes better like this: hot chick, dog and then a child. That'll get the pathos flowing.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:43 AM

The editing in this scene is superb. Closer and closer to Brody as people pass by. Cut cut cut. Nice!

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:45 AM

False alarm #1. Old man in swimming cap.

False alarm #2. Screaming lady.

Bad Hat Harry and his man boobs.

10-22-2009, 11:36 AM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I miss Massachusetts sometimes. More comedy for Brody. Reinforcing that we like him. The town likes and respects him. Smarmy Mayor. We hate him already. That poor actor played jerks often.
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10-22-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ugly Cadillac. We hate the mayor. The ferry scene is terrific. One shot. Lots of info given to us. Mayor would rather risk lives than give up the summer profits.
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10-22-2009, 11:40 AM	#6
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ah, fat lady going into the water. More comedy to keep the audience laughing so they can be kicked in the head later. Alex Kitner. Here's where we really, really start the fear factor here. Surely, the shark's not going to eat a child! People also thinking, surely the filmmakers aren't going to show a child getting eaten... right? Kitner's mom. Great moment for this actress later on. Again very convincing because she's an unknown actress.
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10-22-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think I had those red trunks as a kid.
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10-22-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Oh no. Not the dog! Surely not the dog! I think the reaction wouldn't be as strong if a middle aged white male got eaten next. So it goes better like this: hot chick, dog and then a child. That'll get the pathos flowing.
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10-22-2009, 11:33 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Not only did I see it in 1975 (I was 4 for frick sake) but I saw it a couple of years later when there was a re-release in the theatres.
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10-22-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	You could see Capra's influence on Spielberg with the interactions with the townsfolk. It's straight out of It's a Wonderful Life or It Happened One Night.
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10-22-2009, 11:43 AM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The editing in this scene is superb. Closer and closer to Brody as people pass by. Cut cut cut. Nice!
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10-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	False alarm #1. Old man in swimming cap. False alarm #2. Screaming lady. Bad Hat Harry and his man boobs.
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