‘Jaws’
Travel back to the summer of 1975 with Jaws, released this week 44 years ago. The Steven Spielberg-directed film represented a monumental shift in the film industry, pioneering the concept of the summer blockbuster while later pulling in three Academy Awards. That such mainstream appeal was achieved with smart literary references (Moby Dick), nods to previous masters (Hitchcock), and a minimalist main theme (via John Williams) only makes the movie’s success more impressive.