EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Accountant's Cut: How Bean Counters Accidentally Made Jaws a Masterpiece
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Steven Spielberg's mechanical shark kept breaking down, the budget was hemorrhaging, and Universal executives were circling like vultures. But those very constraints forced a young director to show restraint, build suspense, and accidentally create the template for the modern summer blockbuster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Steven Spielberg's mechanical shark kept breaking down, the budget was hemorrhaging, and Universal executives were circling like vultures. But those very constraints forced a young director to show restraint, build suspense, and accidentally create the template for the modern summer blockbuster.
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