Jaws: Posting Stuff While I Watch - Page 2

flippyshark · 10-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Yeah, I almost wonder if the sun was supposed to be taken as the moon - it's kind of a mess, but no one ever notices it on first viewing.

When you are done, be sure to check out the theatrical trailer. The underwater shot climbing up toward Chrissie's kicking legs isn't nearly as darkened down, and as a result, it's a real peepshow for a PG approved trailer.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:21 AM

Nice hook. One of the best.

flippyshark · 10-22-2009, 11:21 AM

Favorite minor character - Polly the squeaky-raspy voiced receptionist.

flippyshark · 10-22-2009, 11:22 AM

Alas - I have to return to work, so I can't join you all the way through - but I look forward to your commentary when I return.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:23 AM

They're in the yahd not to fah from the cah.

Love the ashtray on the night stand and Brody's boxers.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:25 AM

Nice kitchen chandelier. Yikes.

Interesting that their kid has the major accent.

Kid's bleeding and going swimming. Not good.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:26 AM

First time we see the sign. Not a lot of unnecessary stuff in the first ten minutes. We meet the main character, we like him, we like his wife...

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:29 AM

We meet dinglecheese sidekick... see what became of Chrissie. There's a terrific three shot before we see the crabfest shot. In Pan and Scan it's total garbage.

innerSpaceman · 10-22-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

The stereo is a completely inauthentic re-recording of the sound effects, and it's lame. The mono track is the original theatrical version, and it makes a huge difference.

Wow, I never knew that, and I've never watched it in mono. Got to do that soon.

I did NOT see Jaws in the theaters. In the summer of 1975, I swam in the ocean every single day, and watched as friend after friend refused to go back in the water after seeing that movie. So I skipped it, cause I LOVED swimming in the ocean when, sigh, I lived half a block from the beach and my girlfriend lived in the last house before the sand began.

Le freakin' sigh.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 11:31 AM

Yes, LOVE Polly. I love the bit characters in this movie. Pulled right from the town (I think, not sure). I love it when directors cast non-actors in movies. It helps sell the setting, appeals to normal Joe audience members like me...

10-22-2009, 11:20 AM	#11
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Yeah, I almost wonder if the sun was supposed to be taken as the moon - it's kind of a mess, but no one ever notices it on first viewing. When you are done, be sure to check out the theatrical trailer. The underwater shot climbing up toward Chrissie's kicking legs isn't nearly as darkened down, and as a result, it's a real peepshow for a PG approved trailer.
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10-22-2009, 11:21 AM	#12
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Nice hook. One of the best.
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10-22-2009, 11:21 AM	#13
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Favorite minor character - Polly the squeaky-raspy voiced receptionist.
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10-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#14
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Alas - I have to return to work, so I can't join you all the way through - but I look forward to your commentary when I return.
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10-22-2009, 11:23 AM	#15
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	They're in the yahd not to fah from the cah. Love the ashtray on the night stand and Brody's boxers.
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10-22-2009, 11:25 AM	#16
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Nice kitchen chandelier. Yikes. Interesting that their kid has the major accent. Kid's bleeding and going swimming. Not good.
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10-22-2009, 11:26 AM	#17
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	First time we see the sign. Not a lot of unnecessary stuff in the first ten minutes. We meet the main character, we like him, we like his wife...
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10-22-2009, 11:29 AM	#18
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	We meet dinglecheese sidekick... see what became of Chrissie. There's a terrific three shot before we see the crabfest shot. In Pan and Scan it's total garbage.
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10-22-2009, 11:31 AM	#20
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Yes, LOVE Polly. I love the bit characters in this movie. Pulled right from the town (I think, not sure). I love it when directors cast non-actors in movies. It helps sell the setting, appeals to normal Joe audience members like me...
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