The Anatomy of Jaws (1975) finds Sean joined by Paul from 'History Rage' to review the first film in the Jaws film series.

Enjoy this, as it's all downhill from here as Sean, Sarah and Paul review all four films for September 2024.

Discussion Points:

-The emotions encapsulated by the characters in the film.

-Paul defends Mayor Vaughn.

-The reluctance to begin an evacuation.

-The lack of a briefing for the beach lifeguards bothers Sean.

-Watching Jaws in IMAX.

-The politics of a seaside town.

Raised Questions:

-Is the shark the least interesting thing about this film?

-Did you know how blockbusters got their name?

-What annoys Sean about this film?

-Do dogs eat sharks? 

-Is this film all about blind bureaucracy?

-Is coffee ice cream good for shock?

-Does Quint deliberately destroy his own engine?

Book Recommendation:

-Twelve Days of Terror: A Definitive Investigation of the 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks [2001, Lyons Press] by Richard G. Fernicola.

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