Jaws (1975), The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

This week's Extra Milestone is so iconic that we may just need a
bigger boat. Anthony Battaglia reunites with Sam to discuss two
immensely significant blockbusters that have irreparably shaped
the cinematic landscape. We start with a discussion on Steven
Spielberg's Jaws, including our differing experiences
with the movie, our appreciation for the writing and acting,
differences from Peter Benchley's novel, a confession as to our
shared fear of open water, and even an extremely hot take
involving the infamous sequels! After we dry off from that
conversation, we take an isolated look at Irvin
Kershner's The Empire Strikes Back and how it changed
Star Wars (and sequels in general) forever, why it maintains its
effectiveness after dozens of viewings, why we can never view the
Dagobah sequence the same way again, whether or not it contains
the best lightsaber battle ever, and the dichotomy between good
and evil that was solidified in this film.


SHOW NOTES:


00:03:30 – Jaws

01:04:35 – The Empire Strikes Back



NEXT WEEK: To close out the packed month of
June, we're returning to the films of Billy Wilder with The
Apartment, and we're assembling a generous handful of
Cinemaholics alumni to do so!


Music in this Episode: "Theme
from Jaws" by John Williams & the Boston Pops Orchestra,
and "Imperial March" by John Williams.


Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam
Noland and Anthony Battaglia


 


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