Editor’s Note: The following is the third in MovieFanFare’s “Fin-tastic Friday” articles marking the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws. Click here to see our piece on the film’s 1975 theatrical trailer and here for a look at pre-Jaws…
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Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in 2018 and is being reprinted today as part of our Jaws 50th Anniversary celebration. A huge part of the fun of Halloween is how the holiday allows you the opportunity to dress up…
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“Da-dum. Da-dum. Da-dum da-dum da-dum da-dum daaaaaaaa…” Hard to believe it’s been a whole half-century since moviegoers first heard those ominous notes by composer John Williams, the opening sounds to a film that would capture the country’s attention like few…
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With Halloween now just weeks away, we thought our latest horror-themed poll of the spooky season would pose a question that may seem simple on the surface but is actually quite complex given the choices available: Which of the following…
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Previously on MovieFanFare, I’ve discussed how “it just ain’t summer without Burt” from Hooper is the best movie tagline of all time. But I realize that it also speaks to a larger issue: There are some films that people almost…
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I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but here on the East Coast we are currently in the midst of some gross humid and hot yuckiness. As someone who isn’t the biggest fan of heat and/or…
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With the summer now and truly under way (as record-breaking heat across the country reiterates), the blockbuster movie season is also back. In this writer’s opinion, Jaws is still the definitive summer film. Since its original release in 1975, Steven…
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As we celebrate America’s birthday today, we wanted to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 4th of July! How will you be celebrating the day? Are there any films that you watch annually on this day? (We hear…
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Bruce the Shark got a raw deal. Technically, the murderous Great White Shark is the villain of Jaws. But consider if you will that the ancient creature is just running on pure instinct. Sharks know nothing of morality, or good…
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With the weather getting warmer, we find ourselves daydreaming about some of our favorite summer movies. And no discussion of the matter would be complete without mentioning the movie that took a bite out of pop culture and ushered in…
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