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Let's Jaws For a Minute

Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith
Jaws
Steven Spielberg
Roy Scheider
Martha's Vineyard
Alien
Tremors
Marathon Man
Alligator
Peter Benchley
The Jaws Log
David Cronenberg
Carl Gottlieb
70s Cinema
Addiction
Quint
Jurassic Park
Basic Instinct
Horror Genre
Mark & Me Podcast
Deep Blue Sea

Each week, Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith set sail for Amity Island to watch and analyze Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, JAWS one minute (or thereabouts) at a time!

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Recent Guests

Barry Levitt
First-time guest, Disney expert
Unnamed Disney expert guest
Episode: Episode 161: Pinocchio
Jon Fieldhouse
Owner, maker, mastermind behind the Orca II
Orca II replica project
Episode: Bonus Episode 4: Live From Orca II
Rob Wallis
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Episode: Episode 157: Catch Me if You Can
Missy Lonsinger
Returning guest
Episode: Episode 156: Minority Report
Kip Mooney
Returning guest
Episode: Episode 155: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Nick Mear
Guest on episode, film enthusiast
Episode: Episode 154: Saving Private Ryan
Harley Mumford
Guest on episode
Episode: Episode 150: Jurassic Park
Johnny Fullboats
Multi-returning guest on the podcast
LJFam / frequent collaborator
Episode: Episode 149: Piranha 3D and Piranha 3DD
Mark Woodyatt
Host of Mark & Me Podcast
Mark & Me Podcast
Episode: Episode 142: Celebrating Jaws with LJFAM, Mark & Me

Hosts

Sarah Buddery
Film-focused co-host known for detailed Jaws and Spielberg discussions.
MJ Smith
Film-focused co-host known for detailed Jaws and Spielberg discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Horrible takes

    Should have known I was in trouble after the 5 minute petal clutching about the use of the “R word.” Made to through bad takes on Stephen King, tapped out when the two hosts said Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a bad movie.

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    1
    N2NOther
    United Statesa year ago
  • The greatest podcast of all time

    The title may sound sarcastic but the statement is 100 percent true. At the peak of this podcast during the lockdowns there simply wasn’t a better podcast out there. Unfortunately the episodes post jaws aren’t quite the same as the classic LJFAM episodes but still really good fun. Both Sarah (not just the female) and MJ (not just the guy) gave me so much joy and a lot of laughs. Especially Sarah’s laugh! It’s the best 🤩

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    5
    caly jay
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • SQ Issues

    I only listened to 3 episodes and they were ok. I’ve heard a lot worse. My grumble is the sound quality. The female is too close to the microphone and sounds as though she’s been on the laughing gas as she can’t let a minute go by without cackling. The problem with that is the guy seems to be sat in the room next door so apart from dropping the word “progressive “ 😱 in every now and again one can barely hear what he’s talking about. Probably just as well if “ progressive “ is an indicator. Sham... more

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    3
    Mr Day
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Lovely show

    What elevates this above most film podcasts is the sheer warmth and joy radiating from the two hosts. That they’re talking ceaselessly about the best film ever made too? That’s a bonus. Amity A+!

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    Ric Rawlinzo
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Minute by minute

    Original idea for a podcast. Great commentary on nearly perfect film. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmjk47
    United States5 years ago

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Fans value the unusually detailed, minute-by-minute analysis for revealing new aspects of Jaws.
A few reviews report uneven audio levels and microphone balance.
Guests and tangents are appreciated for adding fresh perspectives and keeping discussions lively.
Listeners praise the hosts' warmth, humor, and chemistry, with Sarah's laugh singled out as part of the appeal.
Some listeners criticize the hosts' opinions on films and cultural topics.

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Episode 161: Pinocchio
Q: What do you think about the 1940 Pinocchio in comparison to the live-action remake?
Barry argues that the 1940 Pinocchio is a masterful, darker, more artistically integrated film whose animation, lighting, and tonal balance set a high bar, while the live-action remake overexplains or offloads certain psychological depths, missing the ineffable magic of the original.
Bonus Episode 4: Live From Orca II
Q: Do you have a favorite scene or moment from Jaws?
The favorite scene is the reel click, a moment that builds tension through sound and physical action, creating an iconic and lasting impression for fans.
Episode 155: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Q: How do you compare the film's ending to classic Pinocchio or Kubrickian conclusions?
They discuss two endings: a bittersweet, emotionally intimate closure with the mother and a speculative, long arc that would stretch into millennia; both are considered thematically appropriate but leave David in a morally and existentially open space.
Episode 119: Sorcerer
Q: What do you think about Sorcerer?
I thought it was an incredible movie with three of the most intense scenes I've ever seen that also look incredible. It has a very good acted movie and you could show those scenes without context just to show how to film something intense.
Episode 133: 6 NOPEs A.K.A. 21 John Wicks
Q: What is a bad miracle?
Spectacle can be a bad miracle, as it can be good or bad depending on the context and intent behind it.

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Film-by-film conversations that began with a minute-by-minute analysis of Jaws and have expanded to Spielberg's wider filmography, related classics, and movies shaped by Jaws. Regular hosts Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith bring an enthusiastic, opinionated approach, balancing close attention to performances, visual style, production choices, and film history with personal memories, humor, and lively tangents. Episodes often include guests with interests or expertise in film criticism, animation, production, and movie fandom, adding fresh perspectives to the hosts' discussions. The focus is not limited to praise: the hosts debate a film's weaknesses, cultural context, and place in a director's career as well as its craft and legacy. The combinati... more

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