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Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:34 PM

I don't know if it's a bad transfer or just my copy but during the shark encounters Michael scene and a couple of shots around it, there is a green circular pattern on screen. I'm thinking it was an error in the transfer somewhere. Never noticed that before.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Here's how the Brody confronts the Mayor scene should have gone.

Larry the Mayor: "I'm sorry, Martin."

Brody decks Larry and he goes sprawling across the hospital floor.

End scene.

Quint's dialogue starts before the previous scene ends. I find that to be so right on and effective. It starts the pace of the movie flowing faster as we head into the 3rd act.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:41 PM

From here on out, we have ourselves a different kind of movie. It's primarily about the three men and the shark. That's it. The three vastly different men against nature. It's quite terrific.

Apparently, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss hated each other. And like they said in Chicago this is one business where that doesn't matter one bit. The fact that they hated each other and the characters hated each other made for a number of great scenes in this film.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:45 PM

In my opinion, Shaw goes over the top in a couple of places but for the most part he's terrific.

The next exterior shot looks like it was shot on an ideal day. Beautiful. Not so overcast. The gist of the shot, imho, is showing the contrast of the weathered boat and the shiny new equipment Hooper is bringing onboard. The old tried and true ways versus science and high tech gizmos. Both succeed and fail during their journey.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Working class man versus the marine scientist. It's a great scene, each man trying to intimidate the other in their own ways. Both realize that they both are right and wrong about things later on.

And then there's the ultimate fish out of water going into a boat on the water. Chief Brody the dinglecheese who is trying to keep control but is quite a mess himself. His wife: "Did you take your Dramamine?" lol

Mrs. Brody gets a taste of Quint's misogyny. It's a quick scene but is very effective. Her run away is lovely. Quite different now from when we first met her.

The shot through the shark's jaws is about as obvious as it gets but still I buy it totally. It's a nice touch.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:54 PM

The cast casts off. It's a jolly beginning that immediately dissolves into a shot of chum blood. One of the reasons this movie is a classic.

Another great shot of Quint and Hooper. Quint crushes the beer can, Hooper crushes his foam cup. lol

To watch this movie in Pan-n-Scan is like slapping Mother Teresa's ghost in the face.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 01:58 PM

With a subtle sound effect of the reel clicking, we know that the shark is near. Click click click = danger. Wonderful!

The way that this scene was shot doesn't look like they were only several feet offshore. Ah, the wonders of film making.

Brody is not allowed joy in this film. Anytime he gets happy, something bad happens. He gets his knot tied finally and the shark takes the line violently. He's happy a shark gets caught and Mrs. Kitner clocks him.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 02:00 PM

Quint tells Hooper to steer starboard. The next shot shows us the front of the boat. It looks like the front windows were matted out after the fact. I wonder if the film crew could be seen in a reflection or something.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 02:02 PM

Quint tries to reel sharky in. It's the first time where we actually see some concern in Quint's face. Almost panic. This clues us in that this seasoned veteran fisherman is encountering something he hasn't before. It's a wonderful moment that is subtle.

Gemini Cricket · 10-22-2009, 02:06 PM

Quint burns Hooper and Hooper makes faces. More humor to get us through.

Quint on the crow's nest shot. It's a great shot in that you have to take into account that the camera and the cameraman were even higher up. It makes me dizzy everytime I watch it.

10-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#81
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I don't know if it's a bad transfer or just my copy but during the shark encounters Michael scene and a couple of shots around it, there is a green circular pattern on screen. I'm thinking it was an error in the transfer somewhere. Never noticed that before.
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10-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#82
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Here's how the Brody confronts the Mayor scene should have gone. Larry the Mayor: "I'm sorry, Martin." Brody decks Larry and he goes sprawling across the hospital floor. End scene. Quint's dialogue starts before the previous scene ends. I find that to be so right on and effective. It starts the pace of the movie flowing faster as we head into the 3rd act.
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10-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#83
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	From here on out, we have ourselves a different kind of movie. It's primarily about the three men and the shark. That's it. The three vastly different men against nature. It's quite terrific. Apparently, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss hated each other. And like they said in Chicago this is one business where that doesn't matter one bit. The fact that they hated each other and the characters hated each other made for a number of great scenes in this film.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 01:45 PM	#84
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	In my opinion, Shaw goes over the top in a couple of places but for the most part he's terrific. The next exterior shot looks like it was shot on an ideal day. Beautiful. Not so overcast. The gist of the shot, imho, is showing the contrast of the weathered boat and the shiny new equipment Hooper is bringing onboard. The old tried and true ways versus science and high tech gizmos. Both succeed and fail during their journey.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#85
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Working class man versus the marine scientist. It's a great scene, each man trying to intimidate the other in their own ways. Both realize that they both are right and wrong about things later on. And then there's the ultimate fish out of water going into a boat on the water. Chief Brody the dinglecheese who is trying to keep control but is quite a mess himself. His wife: "Did you take your Dramamine?" lol Mrs. Brody gets a taste of Quint's misogyny. It's a quick scene but is very effective. Her run away is lovely. Quite different now from when we first met her. The shot through the shark's jaws is about as obvious as it gets but still I buy it totally. It's a nice touch.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 01:54 PM	#86
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The cast casts off. It's a jolly beginning that immediately dissolves into a shot of chum blood. One of the reasons this movie is a classic. Another great shot of Quint and Hooper. Quint crushes the beer can, Hooper crushes his foam cup. lol To watch this movie in Pan-n-Scan is like slapping Mother Teresa's ghost in the face.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 01:58 PM	#87
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	With a subtle sound effect of the reel clicking, we know that the shark is near. Click click click = danger. Wonderful! The way that this scene was shot doesn't look like they were only several feet offshore. Ah, the wonders of film making. Brody is not allowed joy in this film. Anytime he gets happy, something bad happens. He gets his knot tied finally and the shark takes the line violently. He's happy a shark gets caught and Mrs. Kitner clocks him.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 02:00 PM	#88
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Quint tells Hooper to steer starboard. The next shot shows us the front of the boat. It looks like the front windows were matted out after the fact. I wonder if the film crew could be seen in a reflection or something.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 02:02 PM	#89
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Quint tries to reel sharky in. It's the first time where we actually see some concern in Quint's face. Almost panic. This clues us in that this seasoned veteran fisherman is encountering something he hasn't before. It's a wonderful moment that is subtle.
	Submit to Quotes

10-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#90
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Quint burns Hooper and Hooper makes faces. More humor to get us through. Quint on the crow's nest shot. It's a great shot in that you have to take into account that the camera and the cameraman were even higher up. It makes me dizzy everytime I watch it.
	Submit to Quotes