EDITORIAL
Shark talk..
Jaws made a generation of moviegoers afraid to swim in the water, but it even had an impact on some of the actors. As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer, many people are looking back on the iconic movie that helped usher in the era of summer blockbusters. Looking back at the movie, actor Jay Mello recalls his terrified memories of the mechanical shark used in the movie. "I do remember the first time I saw it. It was just the head part of the shark. I kind of questioned Shari Rhodes, who was the casting director. I said, 'Where's the rest of the shark?' I didn't go back into the water for like two years after the movie was made"...
Have a pleasant Friday night at the movies,
Jean Constant
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