In a masterpiece of a film, one scene really stands out for doing everything right. I'll say it up top—Jaws is a perfect movie. It's one you can watch over and over and learn something new from every time. Many call it one of Spielberg's best. It's a monster movie grounded in humanity and relationships. It looks beautiful. That practical shark still holds up—yep, still terrifying. I could go on and on. On a recent rewatch, I really was struck by one scene in particular and how it demonstrated so many basic things that the movie as a whole does well, particularly in the writing and in the performances. I want to dive deep into that scene (safe within our anti-shark cage) and take away a few key lessons. Let's go! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 27 April, 2021