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#115 - "Jaws" - Breaking Down 27-Year-Old Spielbergs Mastery

#115 - "Jaws" - Breaking Down 27-Year-Old Spielbergs Mastery

Update: 2025-07-28
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In this episode, we break down JAWS and explore what made Spielberg’s shark thriller a groundbreaking moment in cinema history. We dive into the characters, the suspense-driven directing style, and how Spielberg used limitations to elevate the horror. From the iconic scenes to the slow-burn tension, we analyze how JAWS changed the film industry and became a blueprint for blockbuster storytelling.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Convo: How does it hold up

00:09:32 One of the greatest scripts of all time

00:25:28 The contrast between Hooper and Quint

00:35:09 Spielbergs mastery in tension

00:45:33 The horrible experience on set

00:48:52 Does the realistic size make the horror better?

00:55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great

00:55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great

00:58:46 Our official rating of Jaws

01:01:43 Final thoughts: Cool facts about using locals during shooting

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#115 - "Jaws" - Breaking Down 27-Year-Old Spielbergs Mastery

#115 - "Jaws" - Breaking Down 27-Year-Old Spielbergs Mastery