Let's Jaws For a Minute

By Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith

Each week, Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith set sail for Amity Island to watch and analyze Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, JAWS one minute (or thereabouts) at a time!... more

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April 30, 2021 Episode 31 - Hooper Hero
This week, MJ and Sarah are joined by Martin White to talk about the scene in which Hooper and Brody confront Mayor Vaughn for the final time. MJ makes a tenuous Biblical connection, Sarah discovers a connection the Adam West Batman film, and Martin chooses violence.

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1h 9min
April 23, 2021 Episode 30 - Nautical Superman
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kim Morrison to talk about the scene where Hooper and Brody find Ben Gardner's mangled boat (and subsequently its captain). They discuss the ominous atmosphere of the scene, the way in which the performers set the tone, one of cinema's best jump scares, and just how Hooper was able to change into his wetsuit so fast. Also, Sarah brings a mind-blowing new-to-everyone-on-the-show piece of information to light.

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April 17, 2021 Episode 29 - Hooper's Mobile Disco
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Jakub Flasz to discuss the scene where Hooper and Brody set off to look for the actual shark who killed Alex Kitner. They discuss Roy Scheider's impeccable drunk acting, Hooper's hilarious dismissal of Brody pouring his heart and soul out, the further exploration of class in the scene, and the otherworldly aesthetic of the entire sequence.

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1h 18min
April 09, 2021 Episode 28 - Shark Autopsy
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by actual shark paleontologist Jack Cooper to discuss the scene where Hooper and Brody head down to the dock and dissect the tiger shark. They discuss how Jack got into shark science, the role JAWS played in his origin story, what the film (and this scene) get right and wrong about sharks, and Hooper's less than ideal shark dissection clothes.
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April 02, 2021 Episode 27 - Hooperpedia
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Gary Hewitt of the Choose Film podcast to discuss the scene where Hooper's dinner with the Brodys (Brodies?) reaches a point where Martin makes a choice to push back at the mayor on his need to destroy evidence. The team runs the gamut of analysis, discussing everything from health anxiety and foreshadowing for future events to the wonderful editing decisions made by Verna Fields.
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1h 15min
March 26, 2021 Episode 26 - Hooper the Wrecking Ball
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Blaine Grimes to discuss the scene where Hooper checks on Brody after an intense day at the docks. They talk about how the scene is another example of a sneaky Spielberg one-take shot, the brilliant blocking and power dynamics of the scene, Hooper's socially awkward demeanor, and Sarah and Blaine make a connection to a scene later in the film that blows MJ's tiny mind.

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1h 4min
March 19, 2021 Episode 25 - Happy Feet: Fury Road
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Martin Carr to talk about the lovely scene Sean and Chief Brody share after Brody is confronted by Mrs. Kitner. They talk about Steven Spielberg and his masterful directing abilities, what the scene means in light of the previous scene, and how everything about it feels like a Pixar movie. Then they spend some time sharing real facts that feel like lies regarding beloved directors and their most bizarre films.
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1h 9min
March 12, 2021 Episode 24 - It Slaps!
This week, Sarah and MJ take a look at a very intimate scene between Mrs. Kitner and Brody as she confronts him about the cover-up of Chrissie Watkins' death. They cover the power in Lee Fierro's performance, the importance of her anachronistic funeral attire, and the difference between Brody and Vaughn's reaction to the situation.
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March 05, 2021 Episode 23 - I'll Huff and I'll Puff...
This week, Sarah and MJ fly solo to talk about a scene that features the chump fishermen, Larry Vaughn, and even more excellent face acting from Roy Scheider. They also announce the winner of their latest contest!
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February 26, 2021 Episode 22 - A Very Jaws Wedding
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Steve Clark of A Show to Shake the Stars and Ben & Steve's Video Store to talk about a scene full of chaos, subterfuge, and the reality shattering realization that a tiger shark is, in fact, a real creature. Also, Sarah brainstorms ideas for Jaws quotes to use in her wedding vows.
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FAQs about Let's Jaws For a Minute:

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The podcast currently has 162 episodes available.