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$Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 137: Sarah & MJ's Martha's Vineyard TripIn this very special (and very long!) episode, Sarah & MJ give the full rundown of their Martha's Vineyard and Boston adventures for the 50th anniversary of Jaws. As well as talking about all the Jaws-y stuff we did, we get into the plethora of great lobster rolls available on MV, what MJ thinks of some quintessentially British snacks, and why Sarah is now evangelising about Koozies to everyone she meets. 2025-07-113h 18 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 118: Marathon ManRoy Scheider seasons chugs to its next stop, Marathon Man! Sarah and MJ are joined by returning guest (and Sarah's husband), Martin Buddery to talk about the *other* 1976 political thriller starring Dustin Hoffman. Sarah shares a hot take, discusses a shirtless Roy Scheider in front of her husband, and MJ springs a Patreon subscriber challenge on Sarah at the last minute.2024-09-161h 45 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 116: The French ConnectionScheider season continues with the film that earned Roy an Academy Award nomination! Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about the Scheider spiciness scale, the importance of not editing films to make them appear more "modern" and Sarah's future as a detective solving chicken crimes 2024-08-162h 00 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 111: The FlyThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sarah's husband, Martin Buddery, to talk about David Cronenberg's 1986 remake of The Fly. They talk about the effects, what insect they would like to be gene spliced with, and the efficient way the script gives viewers believable reasons for Seth Brundle's gruesome transformation!2024-05-101h 57 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 109: An American Werewolf in LondonMonster Movie Season makes a stop in Sarah's backyard as Sarah and MJ discuss An American Werewolf in London. They talk about what makes this film work, why it shouldn't, the incredible effects, and take a detour to discuss their love of music videos!2024-04-121h 27 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 101: SharknadoThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Alex Jenkins, designer of their incredible artwork for both shows, to talk about one of the all-time great dumb shark movies, Sharknado. They discuss the surrealistic appeal of films like this, what it means to "understand the assignment," and Alex teaches Sarah and MJ about octopi and snake reproductive systems.2023-12-011h 41 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 100: Bait (2012)This week, Sarah and MJ go guestless to talk about another Australian shark film, Bait (2012)! They talk about the logistics of an underground car park that is not flooded, whether or not sharks have good hearing, and MJ educates Sarah about a popular American grocery chain!2023-11-171h 32 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 99: Open Water (feat: A Big Announcement!)This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Johnny Fo-er...Nick Mear of the NickFlix Podcast to talk about Shark Ni-er...Open Water. Once again, they discuss the ethics of telling true stories with fictionalized endings, whether the film would have benefitted from being a found footage movie, and then spiral as they realize A Star is Born came out 5 years ago. Also, Sarah and MJ have a big big big announcement at the end of this episode you won't want to miss! 2023-11-031h 18 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 97: Shark TaleThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Adam Moffett, co-host of The Bond We Share to talk about one of the five Will Smith films Adam has seen. They talk about the one joke that worked for each of them, the unpleasant aesthetics of the film, and eventually devolve into talking about Adam's current project of watching every Scorsese film. Also, MJ makes a joke too spicy to air. 2023-09-221h 56 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 94: Laz Jaz Faz a MazAnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd we're back. After a 7 month hiatus, Sarah and MJ triumphantly return to the podcasting throne to provide an update on where they've been. And more importantly, where they're going. This episode has it all! Life updates, a call for guests, a wild story involving Barack Obama, and Sarah educating MJ about some very UK specific naming conventions.2023-08-231h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 93: HookThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by one of MJ's co-hosts on Reel Perspective, Missy Lonsinger! They close out Spielberg Season 1 with a beloved childhood favorite of many, Hook! They discuss whether or not it is a film that is looked at favorably because of nostalgia blinders, the Oscars it was and was not nominated for, cinematographer Dean Cundey's background shooting horror films, and Sarah and MJ come clean about their dislike of the film for the whole internet to hear.2022-12-242h 07 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 90: The Color PurpleThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Russ Bailey to talk about The Color Purple. The film was a blindspot for all three of them and Spielberg's first foray into making a historical drama. They discuss the phenomenal performances in the film, the wonderful cinematography, score, and art design, as well as a glaring "flaw" that didn't make the film sit quite right with them. Also, Sarah and MJ talk about bizarre movies that made them cry.2022-11-111h 38 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 87: Raiders of the Lost ArkThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chris Payne to talk about the first installment in the Indiana Jones franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark. They discuss the classic influences of the film, the masterful filmmaking on display, how Spielberg was able to right the ship of his career following the disastorus 1941, and how Indiana Jones should have been America's answer to James Bond.2022-09-301h 59 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 86: 1941In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Daniel to talk about what is widely considered Spielberg's worst film, 1941. They talk about *what* kind of movie they suspect it was trying to be, what elements do work, what elements don't work, and a slew of other movies that accomplish its same goals in much more successful ways. Also, conspiracy theories about Bambi's mom.2022-09-171h 45 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 85: The Sugarland Express In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about Spielberg's major studio debut, The Sugarland Express. They discuss its similarities and differences with Duel, the "aw, shucks" style performances, how the film was received by critics such as Ebert, Siskel, and Pauline Kael, and how the film was influenced by Westerns, Italian Neorealism, and the French New Wave.2022-09-021h 46 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 84: DuelIn the first post-Jaws franchise episode of LJFAM, MJ and Sarah take a look at Steven Spielberg's first feature film, Duel. They discuss the influence of Hitchcock on the film, how fully formed Spielberg's sensibilities were out of the gate, a charming mistake that can be found in the phone booth scene, the recurring thematic and visual motifs that stem from Duel and happen throughout the rest of Spielberg's career, and whether the truck driver is both inside and outside the diner. They also come to a potentially controversial decision regarding the film's status as a horror movie and...2022-08-201h 33 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 83: Sharky Sense (Jaws The Revenge)This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Shaurya Chawla to talk about the final film in the Jaws franchise, Jaws The Revenge! They discuss whether the movie is as bad as its reputation, the score's troubled road to a commercially available release, other films that embody one of the film's worst traits, the ethics of film criticism, and then they decide to get cancelled by ranking the Jaws sequels from favorite to least favorite.2022-08-051h 24 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 82: Bargain Bin Gardner (Jaws 3)In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Emma Whitty Haddock to discuss Jaws 3-D! They talk about the immaculate 3-D effects, wonderful sound design, and impeccable direction as well as Emma's time working at an aquarium, Dennis Quaid's amnesia at appearing in the film due to his.....altered state, and they solve the mystery contained within Jaws 3-D.2022-07-231h 39 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 81 - Shark Club (Jaws 2)LJFAM triumphantly returns to begin the next leg of their journey, discussing each of the JAWS sequels (as a whole, not minute by minute). First up is JAWS 2. Sarah and MJ discuss how this film takes the slasher conventions established by the original film and cranks them to 100. There's emojis, an alternate idea for what JAWS 2 could have been, and a bit of a connection to Roger Corman as well.2022-07-041h 44 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 80: FinIt's the Megalodon-sized final (of this iteriation) episode of LJFAM! In this episode, surprises abound, one of your illustrious co-hosts deals with yet another broken ankle, and Sarah and MJ answer your questions! They go deep (get it?) on how JAWS plays to them now, what they learned about the film and themselves along the way (the real JAWS was the friends we made, it turns out), they talk about their favorite recurring bits, and the plan for the future of LJFAM is revealed. 2022-05-262h 58 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 79: That's Jaws, BaybeeeIn the final minute by minute episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kevin Held, a.k.a Sean Orleans to talk about Brody's triumphant moments following Bruce's demise all the way up until the final credits roll. They wax poetic about the end of the show, discuss barrell continuity one last time, and talk about the bittersweet nature of Hooper and Brody heading back to shore sans-Quint. Finally, they come to the conclusion that the real Jaws was the friends they made along the way.2022-05-201h 52 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 78: Moby Two-DicksIn the penultimate minute by minute episode of LJFAM, Sarah and MJ are joined by Calum Cooper to talk about the scene in which Brody stabs the shark with a spear and then blows up the oxygen tank in the shark's mouth. They discuss how the individual elements of the scene make-up a triumphant climax for the film, connections to Moby Dick, and most importantly, begin the episode with a critical piece of shark knowledge that should have been divulged to our listeners ages ago.2022-05-131h 46 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 77: In Jaws We TrustThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Dan Cole to discuss the aftermath of Quint's death, and Brody's quick thinking to toss the oxygen tank into the shark's mouth. They talk about the confined space of the Orca's cabin, how quickly the film moves from event to event without feeling rushed, how the film is colored in around the edges by the disaster movies of the 1970's, and whether or not the shark roars as it charges into the cabin.2022-04-291h 38 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 76: Cap'n QuintIn this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Grant-Ward of the Lost in The Lockdown podcast to discuss Quint's final moments. They go in-depth into what this moment means for Brody, how the scene functions as a microcosm of Quint's entire arc over the film, the next-level production design of Joe Alves, and invent a new breakfast cereal.2022-04-221h 39 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 75: Don't Be A WeirdoThis week Sarah and MJ head back up to the Orca to talk about Brody and Quint attempting to bring the shark cage out of the water. They also discuss the tail end of the real shark footage as well as the documentary Playing With Sharks about the career of Valerie Taylor. Discussions about Quint's demeanor, Brody's journey, and the excellent visual storytelling about the fate of the Orca abound.2022-04-151h 25 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 74: Boop the SnootIn this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the scene where Hooper is confronted by the shark head on and the shark destroys the cage. Once again, they espouse the idea that JAWS is a slasher movie, find even more connections to PSYCHO and THUNDERBALL, and give dubious advice that should not be followed about what to do in case of shark attack.2022-04-081h 12 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 73: Take It Up With The BardIn this very normal episode of the show, Sarah and MJ talk about the scene in which Hooper is lowered into the water and we see the shark in all its glory for the very first time. They discuss how terrifying it is to finall be in the shark's "house," notes of other films that can be found in the scene, how to respectfully tackle heavy subjects without being exploitative or saccharine, and the absolute gumption of Ron and Valerie Taylor. And that's all there is to this very normal episode.2022-04-011h 43 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 72: Eye of the Tiger SharkIn this.....creatively....edited episode, MJ and Sarah welcome Chandru Ravindran back to the show to talk about the scene where the trio works together to build the shark cage and lower Hooper into the water. They talk about the montage of it all, shirtless Roy Scheider, the last looks between Quint and Hooper, and how the tone of the scene switches from somber to resolute back to somber. DISCLAIMER: WE LOST SOME OF MJ's AUDIO FOR THIS EPISODE, AND WHILE WE WERE NOT ABLE TO RECOVER OR RE-RECORD THAT SECTION, WE FOUND A W...2022-03-271h 26 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 71: Quint FanfictionIn this episode, Sarah and MJ take a look at one of the most poignant scenes in the film, as we see Quint contemplating his choices while Farewell and Adieu plays in the background. They theorize about Quint's life before Amity and the Indianapolis, talk about the five stages of grief, and the parallels the film has with the war films of John Ford.2022-03-181h 13 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 70: Justice for Robert ShawThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by returning guest Nick Mear to discuss the scene where things really start to fall apart on the Orca. Quint begins to become singularly focused on the shark no matter the cost and eventually blows out the engine, nearly injuring Hooper in the process and the shark behaves in some very un-shark-like ways. This episode is full of people getting hot under the collar, whether it's about The Academy Awards or whether JAWS is, in fact, a slasher movie (spoiler alert: of course it is).2022-03-111h 30 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 69: The Chump with the PumpIn the illustrious 69th episode of LJFAM, Sarah and MJ are joined by JAWS superfan Christopher Hood to talk about the scene the shark runs silent underneath the Orca, leaving the crew frantic and speechless before Quint decides to take the boat back towards the shore in an attempt to "drown" the shark. They discuss the ramping up of the film's horror elements, the excellent shot of Quint's machete stuck into the side of the boat, and the 26 seconds (or thereabouts) of silence that help increase the tension in the scene. Also, did I mention it's episode 69?2022-03-041h 45 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 68: Giving the Middle FlipperThis week Sarah & MJ are talking about one of the more chaotic scenes in the back half of the film as the shark ramps up the assault on the Orca and we're introduced to Quint's machete - something that ends up becoming very important later on. They also get into more slasher film comparisons, the mind games the shark plays with the trio, and a particularly excellent shot with some neat symmetry between the barrels and the characters. 2022-02-261h 14 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 67: Knife Block GoldilocksThis week, Sarah & MJ dive into the scene where the shark hooks a rogue Orca, Brody avoids near-disaster by quickly securing the oxygen tanks, and we get a great shot of Bruce chowing down on the line. Of course, there are also plenty of tangents as we discuss Michael Myer's flair for the dramatics, and discover a knife block for all your premium stabbing needs. Huge thanks to Harley Mumford (Fandomentals Pod) once again for editing this episode for us!2022-02-201h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 66: Judi Dench Finds A WayIn this episode, Sarah & MJ take a look at the scene where the trio continues to battle with the shark and Brody inadvertently catches a Hooper instead of a shark. Also features an in-depth discussion on curmudgeonly old directors, and why the best films are edited by women. With huge thanks to Harley Mumford who kindly edited this episode for us when MJ's computer became an expensive paperweight. 2022-02-051h 21 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 65: The Tooth of the OceanIn the first proper episode of 2022, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tim Hopkin (in a recording session that took place on his birthday!) to discuss the small montage scene where our three heroes chase down the shark to shoot new barrels into its back. They talk about the reuse of footage, the modes of montage in Soviet film theory, and the perils of Quint removing his tooth on the pulpit of The Orca as well as a lengthy discussion of some lesser (and lesser known) shark movies.2022-01-141h 17 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 64: Beat on the Brody with a Baseball BatThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Butler to talk about the scene where Quint destroys The Orca's communication device with a baseball bat. They discuss the symbolism of the radio and the bat, the graceful movements of Robert Shaw, an incredible line delivery from Richard Dreyfuss and the Hitchcock influence that permeates the beginning of the scene 2021-12-241h 20 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 63: Hope Your Leg Gets Better!This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the scene in which Hooper and Quint are fixing the boat following the damage the shark caused in the middle of the night. They talk about Brody's increased confidence, the convincing nature of the shark effects, why people who try to copy Spielberg just can't compete, and go very, very deep into a reading of JAWS as an allegory for the Vietnam war.2021-12-171h 15 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 62: Therapy is HardThis week, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the blackout on the Orca. They talk at length about Quint, PTSD, and the reading of JAWS as a revenge movie, as well as how Brody reacts to the chaos by retreating into fear and the (in)famous Spielberg trademark of shooting stars.2021-12-101h 25 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 61: Cowboy SharkThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Megan Doe. They talk about the scene following the shark ramming the boat and the moment where he "eats the light." They discuss Hooper's athletic prowess, Quint's penchant for hoarding, Brody's ability to overcome his fear, and the group dynamics that led them to this moment of performing. Also, they talk about the logistics of the shark ramming the boat repeatedly and come up with an entirely plausible and adorable explanation.2021-12-031h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 60: Dick Liddl and the Ice Cream BunnyThis week Sarah and MJ are joined by Blake Collier to talk about the iconic "Show Me the Way to Go Home" scene. They discuss the power of the moment following the Indianapolis speech, what it means for the camraderie of the men, how Quint gets to start but not finish a healing journey, and there is also lots and lots of chaos as well as the discovery of your new favorite band.2021-11-261h 24 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 59: Hereditary with SharksThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Shaurya Chawla to round out the Indianapolis speech proper. They talk about the way the speech builds to a graphic finale, what it means for the group, the power of art to stay in your brain. Also, it gets a little heavy in the middle, but there's still plenty of chaos to be had.2021-11-191h 35 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 58: J to the AWSThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sarah's husband, Martin BUDDERY to continue Indianapolis Month! They talk about their wedding (in lieu of the JAWS question) and then segue into the second section of the monologue and runt he gamut talking about everything from a JAWS prequel to the iconic "doll's eyes" line.2021-11-121h 47 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 57: Tooth WatchIndianapolis Month begins as Sarah and MJ are joined by Rachel Pearson to talk about the beginning of the most famous movie monologue of all time. They talk about the sign of respect Quint shows his fallen brothers, what the costuming and lighting mean for the characters, how this moment changes the group dynamic, and whether or not Quint's missing tooth is still missing.2021-11-051h 26 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 56: Bruce JawsToday is a milestone episode for LJFAM as it is the last episode we recorded before Sarah got married AND it is the last episode before we start Indianapolis Month here on the show. In this scene, Quint and Brody finish comparing scars and Quint takes a somber tone when Brody asks about his tattoo. Sarah and MJ try to solve The Mystery of Quint's Unbuttoned Pants, find one of Hooper's coping mechanisms that comes back in this scene, and discuss the fact that *THEY* think they're funny.2021-10-291h 09 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 55: Quint is JesusThis week, MJ and Sarah discuss the scene in which Quint and Hooper compare scars and eventually find common ground. They talk about how fans cherish props from films, the excellent lighting and blocking of the scene, some religious undertones that they have not previously considered, develop a theory about Brody's scar, and then things take a turn for the weird when they tease a question about next week's scene.2021-10-221h 16 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 54: Dreyfuss is GoslingThis week, Sarah and MJ talk about an expansive scene that features many great shots, and what is arguably most fan's favorite shot (including MJ's) in the whole film. They talk about Brody finally being tasked with something meaningful, the geography and energy of the scene, and the incredibly editing that keeps things exciting without being confusing. Also, they profess their love for a recent film featuring an aquatic antagonist and MJ makes the argument that Ryan Gosling is Richard Dreyfuss.2021-10-151h 30 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 53: Stuck Between A Rock and a Shark Place (Mr. Blobby's Infected Boob House)This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Katie Doe to talk about the scene where Quint prepares for battle, Brody acts scared and confused, and Hooper attempts to get his own "shot" of the shark. Katie hails from New England and brings some local trivia to the table, they talk about how funny the scene is, and secrets abound!2021-10-091h 31 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 52 - Shark BigThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Daniel to talk about the scene where shark big. They also discuss the mythic nature of Brody as a hero as well as the mythic nature of the (big) shark. There's talk about Spielberg pulling off genre defining films in two different generations; one where shark big and the other where dino big, and tradition of Universal monster movies that influenced Spielberg in the making of those films. Also, shark big.2021-10-011h 35 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 51: It's A Jaws!This week, we celebrate one year of LJFAM with a super-sized episode! Sarah and MJ are joined by their first returning guest, Harley Mumford to discuss the scene which features the most iconic line in not only the film, but arguably all of cinema history. They also talk about the three men and their separate roles in this scene, how Brody has progressed through his sailing anxiety, variations on the historic line, and Harley has fantastic way for the LJFAM Fam to get involved with a special JAWS inspired project he's working on. Find Harley here on...2021-09-241h 37 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 50 - The Sentimental OneThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Callum Jackson to talk about the finale and aftermath of the crew's first encounter with the shark (or is it?) at the end of the fishing line. They discuss the slapstick elements of the scene, the parent/child dynamics at play between the trio, Hooper's best line in the film, and Quint's fish-jabbing strategies. Also, Callum asks some questions of the hosts that make them look back on where they started this crazy adventure nearly a year ago. Callum's Quint videos: Town Hall Indianapolis 2021-09-171h 30 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 49 - The Hangover On A BoatThis week, Sarah and MJ are flying solo as they talk about the back half of the scene where the shark(?) is at the end of Quint's reel. They go deep on the group dynamics at play in the scene, why Hooper is fading into the background a bit, a little more of the spicy conversation from the end of episode 48, and discuss their hot takes about the Indiana Jones franchise.2021-09-1057 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 48 - LJFAM After DarkThis week, MJ and Sarah are joined by Cameron Harrison to discuss the scene in which Brody learns how to tie a knot and Quint's first showdown with the shark begins. They talk about seeing the film on the big screen in these unprecedented times, speculate about what Hooper is doing with a SCUBA regulator and a magazine with a parrot, and what Quint is munching on before he faces down with the shark. Also, the last twenty minutes of the show get a bit spicier than usual as they dissect some of the visual storytelling used in the...2021-09-031h 16 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 47 - If You Give a Shark a Rocking ChairThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Nick Mear to talk about the first scene on the open ocean. Brody's cabin boy duties, Hooper's fancy fish-lo-k-tor device, how at home Quint feels on the open ocean, and the excellent foreshadowing all frame a conversation about the can crush showdown between Quint and Hooper, featuring a history lesson about 'Gansett beer and the birth of the #CrushItLikeQuint challenge!2021-08-271h 26 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 46 - Peter, Pooch, and PigeonThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Cordelia Keston to talk about the scene where Ellen sends Brody off on the Orca with Quint and Hooper, as well as one of the most well known shots in the film, the Orca framed in the jaw bones of a shark Quint has killed in a past excursion. This super-sized episode runs the gamut of fashion icon Ellen Brody, the crass (but very funny) lines Quint is screaming at any one who will listen, what makes the famous "jaws" shot work, and the creation of a new band performing at...2021-08-201h 24 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 45 - SMGs and BGEThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Darren Wadsworth to discuss the scene where Quint and Hooper load their gear on the boat. They talk about how the blocking of the scene underscores the themes of the film and produces some excellent foreshadowing, the difference in the list of gear the two men bring, what it would be like if there was a sea shanty battle, and make a shocking discovery about the family in the background of the scene.2021-08-131h 21 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 44 - The Mr. Whitey RevelationThis week, Sarah and MJ discuss the second half of the scene in Quint's shack. They find perfect symmetry in the scene, talk about the power dynamics between the trio, how the blocking of the scene flips the traditional cinematic power stances on their head, Quint's predator/prey dynamic with Hooper, and MJ has a major revelation about the line "Along comes Mr. Whitey..." 2021-08-061h 05 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 43 - Shark Stock 2025This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the first scene where the three main characters meet for the first time. They talk about the wonderful set design in Quint's shack, the appeal of a character like Quint, how the film begins to explore its different masculinities, and the perils of making moonshine and boiling shark bones in close proximity to each other.2021-07-301h 00 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 42 - The Poor T-Shirt VendorSarah and MJ are back and recording from new locations! This week, they talk about the scene in the hospital where Brody and Ellen accept Amity as their home, Brody's turn into the hero of the film, and Larry's final scene in the film and interaction with Brody.2021-07-231h 02 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 41 - A Shark Called BruceIn this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the shark's final attack before the adventure on The Orca begins. They talk about Brody's excellent parkour skills, the very American solution presented about how to deal with the shark, Michael Brody's trauma helping Martin realize that he must confront his biggest fear, and offers an idea about how to make the film even better.2021-07-0957 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 40 - Shark MoneyIn this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sarah Cook to discuss the final shark attack on a (relatively) unknown citizen of Amity. They talk about the way the film ratchets up the gore, the realism of the severed leg, who the victim is, how the horror works best when it goes unexplained, and exactly just what happens between Michael Brody and the shark.2021-07-021h 11 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 39 - When Harry Met CappyThis week, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the previous scene's montage as well as the way the film does not let the audience catch its breath before showing the shark swimming into the pond. They discuss the masterful pacing and tension captured within the scene, the most 1970's art teacher lady, the brilliance of the one guy who has to ruin it all, and then they take a detour to Washington Heighst. Also, Sarah blows MJ's tiny mind with a detail from earlier in the film.2021-06-2555 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 38 - FinstagramThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sam Clements to talk about a truly bizarre section of the film. They discuss the exploitation influence on the montage, the brutal depths at which humanity will go to in the name of self-preservation, and ruminate on what social media apps the shark would use to become a #finfluencer.2021-06-181h 10 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 37 - Hat HarryThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chandru Ravindran to discuss a fully loaded scene full of tension, timeless cinematic techniques, a potential return of the shark suffering from decision anxiety, and a throwaway line that reveals a lot about Bad Hat Harry.2021-06-111h 11 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 36 - #LJFAMFAMIn this episode, Sarah and MJ analyze the scene where the citizens of Amity work up the courage to brave the waters of the ocean. They also get all soapbox-y about the current state of the world, discuss the uneases associated with the things that are meant to keep us safe, and come up with a great new name for their loyal fanbase. Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee to win merch! Logo by Alex Hex Theme song "Tiger...2021-06-041h 05 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 35 - A Shark Shaped OuroborosIn this week's episode, Sarah and MJ take a look at the "calm before the storm" wherein Mayor Vaughn makes his way through the crowd of people and singles out a family to be the first to dip their toes in the water. They discuss the visual and auditory storytelling in the scene, what exactly, Mayor Vaughn mouths to himself (as well as what the look on his face) at the beginning of the scene, and JAWS' unique place at the rough midpoint of cinema history.2021-05-2950 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 34 - Seasoned with SunscreenThis week, Sarah and MJ talk about the moments before people enter the water at the 4th of July celebration on the beaches of Amity. They discuss the excellent production design of the scene and its ubiquitous use of yellow and umbrellas that look like shark fins as well as Peter Benchley's wonderful cameo as the most 1970's reporter on celluloid this side of Anchorman Follow the show! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Buy us a coffee and win merch! Merch! Logo designed by Alex Hex ...2021-05-241h 12 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 33 - Steven Spielberg's AmericaThis week Sarah and MJ go deep into the woods of the montage featuring the toursists arriving in Amity for the Fourth of July festivites. They talk about the chaos unfolding at Brody's house, the consequences of Larry's poor decision making, and just what Steven Spielberg wants to convey about America and its citizens through this montage. Also, MJ goofed up so this episode features special guest host MJ from the Edit Bay. Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! 2021-05-141h 07 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 32 - The Lighthouse and the Street SignIn this episode whose title sounds like an early 2000's emo song, Sarah and MJ take a look at the scene where Hooper attempts to appeal to Larry Vaughn's higher sense of logic and reasoning and it does not go well. They discuss the power dynamics of the scene, Richard Dreyfuss' truly incredible performance, a bit of visual storytelling that brings a lot of things full circle, and take a rabbit trail about how it would feel to watch all of Spielberg's films one minute at a time! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow...2021-05-081h 07 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 31 - Hooper HeroThis 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. Follow Martin! The Movie Nerd Strikes Back! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song "Tiger Shark" written and performed by Kristen Falls and available for purchase on...2021-04-301h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 30 - Nautical SupermanThis 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. Follow Kim! Kim's Work! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show!2021-04-231h 01 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 29 - Hooper's Mobile DiscoThis 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. Follow Jakub! Follow Uncut Gems! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! 2021-04-171h 17 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 28 - Shark AutopsyThis 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. Follow Jack! Follow the Pimiento Group! Visit the Pimiento Group Website! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! ...2021-04-091h 09 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 27 - HooperpediaThis 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. Follow Gary! Follow Choose FIlm! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Buy us a...2021-04-021h 14 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 26 - Hooper the Wrecking BallThis 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. Follow Blaine! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy...2021-03-261h 03 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 25 - Happy Feet: Fury RoadThis 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. Follow Martin! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! 2021-03-191h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 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. Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song "Tiger Shark" written and performed by Kristen Falls. Available for purchase on Phantom Stranger Records 2021-03-1253 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 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! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow The Show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song "Tiger Shark" written and performed by Kristen Falls and available for purchase on Phantom Stranger Records 2021-03-0551 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 22 - A Very Jaws WeddingThis 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. Follow Steve! Follow the show! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Buy Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song "Tiger Shark" written and performed by Kristen Falls and...2021-02-2658 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 21 - A Thimble of WaterThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chris from Easy Riders, Raging Podcast to talk about the scene where Hooper looks over the remains of Chrissie Watkins. They discuss Roy Schedeir's fabulous face acting, the inner monologue of the medical inspector, Hooper's superior podcasting prowess, and his v. smol cup of water. Follow Easy Riders, Raging Podcast! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Buy some merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song written and performed by Kristen Falls and available for purchase on...2021-02-191h 12 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 20 - The Sloppy ChummersThis week, Sarah and MJ discuss Hooper's introduction proper, what makes the dynamic between the leads work so well, the nature of monster movies and their structure, Hendricks's goofy wave, Roy Scheider's great natural acting, and they come up with an awesome 1960's folk band! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the show! Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song by Kristen Falls and is available for purcchase on Phantom Stranger Records 2021-02-121h 02 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 19 - The United States of Acme, Inc.This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Griff from The Paul and Griff Show to talk about the introduction of everyone's favorite snarky shark researcher, Matt Hooper. They talk about their favorite harbormaster, Frank Silva, where the dynamite guy got dynamite, the masterful handling of the tone in the scene, and then MJ sends things off the rails with an insane theory about 30 Rock's Leap Day William. Follow Griff! Follow The Paul and Griff Show! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the Show! Buy Merch! ...2021-02-051h 03 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 18 - SharkenfreudeThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kyle Davies to talk about a tense scene featuring Charlie, Selectman Denherder (Denholler? Denholder?), and a pot roast. They find even more yellow, discuss the film's excellent sound design, do puns, and find out the answer to the age old question: Do sharks fart? Follow Kyle! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the Show! Buy some Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song written and performed by Kristen Falls. Available for purchase on Phantom Stranger...2021-01-291h 03 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 17 - Where's The Beef?This week, Sarah and MJ discuss an interstitial scene in the film full of dread, gross shark attack pictures, and pot roast. They also talk about Rosie, the preserved shark, and scientific experiments being conducted by Amity's favorite karate chopping nuisances. Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Follow the Show! Buy some Merch! Buy us a coffee! Theme song written and performed by Kristen Falls. Available for purchase on Phantom Stranger Records.2021-01-2251 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 16 - Sparkling Murder DolphinThis week, Sarah and MJ announce the winner of the "Shark Getting Arrested" contest and then they are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about a rare moment to breathe in the film. They discuss the Brody family dynamics, house geography, familiar outfits, what constitutes "a jaws," and just how all of Roy Scheider's characters are connected to one another. Follow Rob! Follow the show! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Support the show: Ko-Fi Red Bubble Merch TeePublic Merch Theme song written...2021-01-161h 04 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 15 - Surprise DoggoThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Lucy and Linzi Buglass to talk about the introduction of everyone's favorite salty sea captain, Quint! They cover the memorable dialog coupled with Robert Shaw's incredible performance, draw parallels between him and the shark, wonder what would happen if the three main characters were all women, and stumble across an...illuminating fan theory surrounding the first mates of Quint and Ben Gardner. Follow Lucy! Follow the show! Follow Sarah! Follow MJ! Merch! Theme song Tiger Shark written and performed...2021-01-1051 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 14 - Jaws Will Change You As A PersonThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tim Coleman of Moving Pictures Film Club to discuss the back half of the town meeting. They cover everything from the theory that the scene is about the five stages of grief, alternate introductions for Quint, and one of the most iconic lines in cinema history, "24 hours is like 3 weeks!" Follow Us Tim Coleman Sarah Buddery MJ Smith Jaws For A Minute Theme song by Kristen Falls and is available for purchase on Phantom Stranger Records 2021-01-011h 06 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 13 - Jaws is a Time Travel MovieThis week, MJ and Sarah leave the beaches of Amity for a terse town hall meeting discussing the reward on the shark's head placed by Alex Kitner and the prospect of closing the beaches. While a lot is happening on the surface of this scene to begin with, the duo find much more happening underneath the surface as they discover the thematic thrust of the scene potentially being the five stages of grief as well as the undeniable fact that Jaws is a time travel movie! Merch! Follow Us! @JawsForAMinute @SarahBuddery 2020-12-181h 06 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 12 - The Magic FinAlex Kitner month finally draws to a close as Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Beasley to discuss the untimely demise of Alex Kitner at the hands (teeth) of the shark. This episode runs the gamut from emotional connections to the real world, the famous "zolly" shot, more repetitious themes, and an extra who is having the absolute best time pretending to be a panicked beach-goer. Follow Us! Tom Beasley Sarah Buddery MJ Smith Let's Jaws for a Minute Merch! Theme...2020-12-111h 10 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 11 - Werner Herzog's JAWSThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Liam Johnstone to discuss the final moments leading up to Alex Kitner's horrible fate. They talk about everything from Hitchock's influence on (and hatred for) the film, the brilliantly loud sound design, and of course, the nefarious underpinnings surrounding Bad Hat Harry. There were some audio issues, but it is still perfectly listenable! Follow us! Liam Let's Jaws For A Minute Sarah MJ Merch! Theme song by Kristen Falls. Buy the song here!2020-12-0555 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 10 - Every Friend Group Has That DadThis week Sarah and MJ find themselves back on the beaches of Amity as the scene draws ever closer to its unfortunate end. They dicuss the intensity in which Brody is studying the ocean, The numbers of potential victims growing exponentially, Mr. Taft's BDE (Bold Dad Energy), and the ways in which hiccups in the sound mix can underscore a character's state of mind. Follow us! @JawsForAMinute @SarahBuddery @MJSmith891 Theme song by Kristen Falls Music and available for purchase on Phantom Stranger Records 2020-11-271h 00 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 9 - I Wanna See These Teens Get MurderedThis week, Sarah and MJ welcome Harley Mumford (@HarleyMumford) to the show to discuss the opening minute (or thereabouts) of the infamous scene featuring Alex Kitner. This episode runs the gamut, from pruning fingers, mean islanders, sharks catching tans, the backstory behind Pippet's owner, a JAWS musical, and a dark revelation from MJ. Also, stay tuned to hear about our contest where you (yes, you!) can win LJFAM merch! Buy merch here! Follow the show: @JawsForaMinute Follow the hosts: @SarahBuddery @MJSmith891 Theme song by Kristen...2020-11-201h 07 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 8 - Harry, Larry, and GaryThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Andrew Gaudion (@AndyGaudion93) to discuss the back half of the scene on the ferry. They talk about more parallels with the preadator/prey dynamic, aggressive but awesome suits, and what exactly the medical inspector's name is as well as this film as a response to the era of Richard Nixon. Also, this episode features the debut of the theme song Tiger Shark by Kristen Falls! If you would like to purchase this straight up bop, it is available at phantomstrangerinc.bandcamp.com. Follow Kristen on Instagram @kristenfallsmusic and Phantom Stranger @phantomstrangerinc 2020-11-1351 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 7 - This Could Be a Scene From GoodfellasThis week, Sarah and MJ follow Chief Brody as he takes the ferry to stop the boy scouts from doing their mile swim. Along the way, he is stopped and intimidated by Mayor Vaughn, his cronies, and his aggressively patterned suit. MJ likens him to the mayor of his town growing up, they discuss more parallels to the pandemic, and there's an accidental Borat impression.2020-11-061h 08 $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 6 - Arts and Crafts With BrodyThis week, Sarah and MJ get a lay of the land in the town of Amity as Brody rushes from the police station to the hardware store. The comparisons to the ongoing pandemic continue, and they dig up a few personal stories that show just how grounded in everyday life JAWS is. Also, this scene marks the first of two cameos from the genius behind the camera himself, Steven Spielberg!2020-10-3049 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 5 - An Island Full of KarensThis week, Sarah and MJ are joined by fellow film critic Dan Barnes to talk about the aftermath of Chrissie's body being found on the beach. They also get their first introduction to the inhabitants of Amity Island and all their first world problems. Also, the shark cuffs are back (obviously)! NOTE: MJ didn't check his settings for recording thoroughly and ended up recording this episode using his on board microphone on his laptop. As such, the audio sync is off and it sounds like he interrupts people kind of a lot. It also...2020-10-2358 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 4 - Shark CuffsThis week, Sarah and MJ follow Brody's departure from his home to a fateful encounter with a corpse on the beaches of Amity. They have a revelation about the recurrence of the color yellow, discuss what it's like for Brody to feel "in his element" with an investigation again and over analyze the famous billboard for the annual Amity Regatta race. Also, MJ has a chip on his shoulder about being called Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson and Sarah nearly derails the podcast thinking about the logistics of how to properly arrest a shark.2020-10-1637 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 3 - Jaws Did It First!This week, Sarah and MJ guide you through our first encounter with the everyman hero of the film, Chief Martin Brody. They talk about how the script expertly sets up his backstory and the sense of foreboding that comes along with the audience having prior knowledge about what's in store for his work day. Also, they find a lot of significance surrounding Michael Brody's injury and discover that the broken swingset is a metaphor for things to come!2020-10-0936 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 2 - This Film Is Not PG!This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by the wonderful Tom Martyn (@TheWellDrinker) to talk about the untimely demise of Chrissy Watkins. They discuss the film's balance of the tranquil and the primal, the importance of the "first kill," Steven Spielberg's dark side, and Tom brings us this week's mind blowing revelation.2020-10-0257 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteEpisode 1 - First Shark PerspectiveIn the first official episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute, Sarah and MJ discuss the first three minutes (or thereabouts) of JAWS. We hear John Williams' iconic score for the first time, and meet our villain and his first victim, Chrissie Watkins, and Sarah has a mind-blowing breakthrouh about the introductory sequence on the beach!2020-09-2553 min $Let\'s Jaws For a Minute$ Let's Jaws For a MinuteIntroductionsWelcome to the inaugural episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute! Each week co-hosts Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith will go in depth into one minute (or thereabouts) of the 1975 film JAWS and discuss in excruciating detail the events of that minute (or thereabouts). But in this introductory episode, get to know your guides on this journey and what JAWS means to them!2020-09-2229 min