One of the Greatest Examples of Perfect Screenwriting | JAWS Breakdown

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 Intro Convo: How does it hold up
9:32 One of the greatest scripts of all time
25:28 The contrast between Hooper and Quint
35:09 Spielbergs mastery in tension
45:33 The horrible experience on set
48:52 Does the realistic size make the horror better?
55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great
55:19 The scene that proved young Spielberg was the next great
58:46 Our official rating of Jaws
1:01:43 Final thoughts: Cool facts about using locals during shooting

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The CRWN Cinema Podcast is a movie analysis podcast hosted by Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman. They watch & discuss classic movies to talk about the film techniques used, give interesting insights, and just have a cinematic hang.

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