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Jaws

Arts & Entertainment

Was Captain Quint from Jaws Based on a Real Person?

Was Captain Quint based on a real person?

City Life

Mike Huckabee Has Almost Certainly Never Watched the Ending of Jaws

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said that his favorite movie is a toss-up between Casablanca and The Godfather, Part II. Chances are good he’s seen the endings of […]

Arts & Entertainment

Watch: Jaws Gets an Honest Trailer in Honor of Shark Week

When Jaws first swam into theaters in 1975, Boston magazine’s review of the film was full of praise, saying that it “grabs you somewhere beneath […]

Arts & Entertainment

Jaws 19 Gets Hilarious Parody Trailer Just in Time for Back to the Future Day

The Back to the Future franchise predicted that a ton of awesome things would happen by October 21, 2015. While we’re still waiting for those flying cars, the trilogy did […]

Arts & Entertainment

Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Jaws, as Told By Its Cast and Crew

If you haven’t had your fill of shark sightings this summer, we’ve got just the thing for you. With Jaws turning 40 this year, theaters […]

Arts & Entertainment

Throwback Thursday: Jaws Debuted 40 Years Ago

On June 20, 1975, Jaws first lunged into theaters, thrusting Martha’s Vineyard into the spotlight for its role as the shark-terrorized Amity Island and earning […]

Arts & Entertainment

Five Jaws 40th Anniversary Screenings Around Boston

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws first lunged into theaters, taking a massive bite out of the box office, and clinching its status as […]

Restaurants

Narragansett Re-Releases 1975 ‘Jaws’ Can

For the third summer in a row, Narragansett Beer will be releasing its retro Jaws can to celebrate the anniversary of the film’s debut on June 20, 1975.

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Arts & Entertainment

Return to Amity Island

As Jawsfest kicks off this month, here’s a look at the filming of the legendary movie.

City Life

Cape Shark Attack Isn't a Stunt for Jawsfest

Why it probably won’t take another 76 years until the next shark attack in New England. [WBUR]

City Life

Cape Shark Attack Isn't a Stunt for Jawsfest

Why it probably won’t take another 76 years until the next shark attack in New England.  [WBUR]

City Life

Cape Shark Attack Isn't a Stunt for Jawsfest

Why it probably won’t take another 76 years until the next shark attack in New England.  [WBUR]

City Life

Jaws and State Finances

The collapse of financial giants like Lehman Brothers and Freddie Mac was scary like the time the babysitter you had when you were seven-years-old decided […]