‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
- Written by Jared Bahir Browsh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
Many film historians see 'Jaws' as the first true summer blockbuster.Steve Kagan/Getty Images“Da, duh.”
Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator.
And they largely have “Jaws” to thank.
Fifty years ago, Steven...
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