tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post5029304926012317002..comments2023-10-24T01:19:24.492-04:00Comments on Little Worlds : Jaws Memories (1975)Richard Bellamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-89210685523596801242011-01-15T19:04:44.905-05:002011-01-15T19:04:44.905-05:00CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE "...CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE "RESEARCH" BOAT (aprox. 30 feet) RICHARD DREYFUS (HOOPER) and the CHIEF USED TO LOCATE THE SUNKEN BOAT. THE FOLLOWING MEMORY JOG: <br /><br />Hooper is conveniently endowed with a research vessel that takes him and Chief Brody out onto the water one foggy night.Hooper puts a wet suit on and goes into the water! Into the water!<br /><br />PLEASE SEND THE ANSWER TO: <br /><br />RWM77@HOTMAIL.COM <br /><br />THANK YOU, <br /><br />RICHARDRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480098814003806388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-32092335963176131702010-12-20T13:11:00.989-05:002010-12-20T13:11:00.989-05:00I second Adam's suggestion that as far as &quo...I second Adam's suggestion that as far as "last movies" go, Jaws would be a good one to go out on. But this was fortunately just the Peace Corps, not an execution (and these days you could probably have shown a bootleg copy of Jaws to the locals and your fellow volunteers on your iPad upon arrival). <br /><br />Love that you took Spielberg to task on some gaps in logic, too! Holiday roast in July, indeed...<br /><br />Speaking of sharks, though, aren't they rather vicious off of Half Moon Bay? That area has always seemed particularly frightening to me: relatively cold Pacific water, huge waves, and (I thought) Great Whites.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-46214889491453358572010-12-19T16:22:43.211-05:002010-12-19T16:22:43.211-05:00Jason - thanks for the comment. Glad you like the ...Jason - thanks for the comment. Glad you like the post. Hope you enjoy the holidays and have fun out there in Oregon.Richard Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-709838117522848202010-12-19T15:47:27.150-05:002010-12-19T15:47:27.150-05:00The editing is phenomenal. Once the action starts,...<em>The editing is phenomenal. Once the action starts, I love Spielberg’s fast cuts, especially his fast cuts to objects doing their thing: barrels flying; cables snapping; scuba diving tanks clattering to the deck; the engine exploding; the pieces of the shark cage being assembled ...<br />The Orca delivers the best performance by a boat. ... Spielberg may have had trouble with Bruce, but the Orca performs beautifully.</em><br /><br />I haven't seen <em>Jaws</em> start to finish in a long time, but this lines up with my memories, and with the parts that pull me in when I catch it on TV.<br /><br />Nice job!Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-78341324620007843332010-12-18T22:28:40.937-05:002010-12-18T22:28:40.937-05:00Thanks for the comment, Adam. Interesting about yo...Thanks for the comment, Adam. Interesting about your interest in Huston's documentary. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. I was really excited about your blogathon and so I was glad I had time to come up with something. Thanks for doing this!Richard Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-74869184593294503422010-12-18T19:04:47.468-05:002010-12-18T19:04:47.468-05:00Off-topic, but I got a kick out of the part of thi...Off-topic, but I got a kick out of the part of this piece in which you talk about getting to see John Huston during your trip to Philly. That's intriguing because <i>Independence</i> is one of the few Huston films I haven't seen--I was hoping somebody would write about it for my Huston blogathon back in August, to no avail.<br /><br />But man, if I ever do ship off to the Peace Corps, <i>Jaws</i> would be a fantastic choice for one of the last movies to watch. Even if you've already seen it! Some people think <i>Jaws</i> loses steam once you become more familiar with it and know what to expect, but I find that it enriches with repeated viewings. I'm planning my own piece on the film, but I'm so happy to read recollections from those who were there during its release. I envy you! Thanks for submitting, Hokahey.Adam Zanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-72439738572162921752010-12-18T11:02:10.221-05:002010-12-18T11:02:10.221-05:00Thanks, FilmDr. I like how it references Hemingway...Thanks, FilmDr. I like how it references Hemingway as well. The portrayal of Quint extents to hyperbole, but he is a memorable character. There are elements of hyperbole about Ahab as well. I guess if Melville had written this, the shark would gobble up all three of them. Matt Hooper gets chomped in the novel.Richard Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-79480569731524975672010-12-18T08:28:19.106-05:002010-12-18T08:28:19.106-05:00Nice analysis. I taught Jaws for the first time l...Nice analysis. I taught <i>Jaws</i> for the first time last year, and it does hold up extremely well (a blend of the commercial and the artistic that reminds me of <i>Psycho</i>). I also felt a little oppressed by the big battle at the end, a hint of many blockbusters to come. I was also struck by the humor of the movie, especially the scene where Brody mopes as his son imitates him. There's also a sense that old-fashioned Hemingwayesque masculinity has to be devoured. I wonder what Melville would have thought of the ending.The Film Doctor https://www.blogger.com/profile/03073505923746994988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-75408912472219866922010-12-17T08:29:34.912-05:002010-12-17T08:29:34.912-05:00Jane - This is a classic. See it! I will check out...Jane - This is a classic. See it! I will check out the symphony. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays! (Last day of classes before a much-needed vacation - so I'm feeling good!)Richard Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397053921647421425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929352816561809263.post-59274516553239836512010-12-16T21:35:21.886-05:002010-12-16T21:35:21.886-05:00I've never seen Jaws..... it has never been on...I've never seen Jaws..... it has never been on my list. But did you know that the soundtrack comes from Dvorak's Symphony #9, aka The New World? I believe it is the beginning of the fourth movement. One of my all-time favorite compositions.Jane- 2 of 7https://www.blogger.com/profile/08687675489648006638noreply@blogger.com