The original summer blockbuster, Jaws, will be screened for two shows only at the Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT, on Sunday, June 24 at 4 PM and 7 PM. Tickets are $3 for the 'big screen' experience, and the matinee will be captioned for the benefit of the hearing impaired.
Ever since Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel hit screens in 1975, our “fear factor” fascination of daring ourselves to be scared by sharks has been relentless. Though it was not the first killer shark film ever made, it practically established a new genre with its incredible success. A quality film all-around, Jaws still ranks on the top 100 films of all time, even more than 40 years later.
Spielberg excelled in conveying the heroic quest through his beautiful on-location cinematography, heart-tugging drama, masterful suspense, and perfectly timed jump scares, all underscored by the now iconic music by John Williams. Jaws brought together an ensemble cast headed by Roy Schieder (Chief Brody), Richard Dreyfuss (marine biologist Matt Hooper), and Robert Shaw (Captain Quint), who expertly draw us into their fully-realized world in which we are the hunted.
Nominated for four Academy Awards, Jaws won three of them for Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Music, Original Dramatic Score. It’s amazing that Williams had to convince Spielberg to use the simple yet ominous two-note theme, which is now one of the most recognizable cinematic themes ever. Spielberg and Williams next collaborated on Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then Spielberg recommended him to his pal, George Lucas for his little space epic film called Star Wars.
The sponsors for this film are Butcher’s Best Market, who will suggest the right size holiday roast for those aiming to catch their own shark, and Lucas Local Oyster Bar & Woodfire Cookery, who will more than satisfy those hankering for the sea, but are too afraid to go.
The Someday Cinema Series is presented by the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission. Visit tiny.cc/SomedayCinema2018 and the Someday Cinema Series page on Facebook for all the complete and current season details. Those interested in sponsoring other films this series benefitting the theater should contact the coordinator, Jen Rogers at somedaycinemaseries@gmail.com.
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