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Let's Jaws For a Minute
by Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith
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!
Episodes
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Episode 162: How Green Was My Valley
In this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the film most notable for beating Citizen Kane and The Maltese Falcoln for Best Picture, How Green Was My Valley. They discuss John Ford's influence on Spielberg, whether it deserved the award, and lots and lots and lots of worker's/union rights.
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Episode 161: Pinocchio
This week, Sarah's world's collide as her and MJ are joined by her former co-host, Barry Levitt to talk about 1940's Pinocchio. They run the gamut through the film's astonishing animation, its simple but effective storytelling, and all the subtle and not so sublte ways the film has seeped into…
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Episode 160: Captains Courageous
As the seasons change irl, so do the seasons of LJFAM. This week we kick off a brand new season! This time around we are focused on the films that inspired Steven Spielberg. Many of these will be first time watches for your illustrious hosts, and all of them came out before 1970, so if you're...
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Bonus Episode 4: Live From Orca II
On this very special episode of LJFAM, Sarah (and Thelma), are live in the field, speaking with Jon Fieldhouse, creator and steward of the full size Orca replica, Orca II. They talk about the legacy of the film, what led him to pursue such a lofty goal, the trials and tribulations of securing...
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Episode 159: War of the Worlds
It's time to wrap up Spielberg Season 2 with the man's deeply cynical alien invasion film War of the Worlds. Sarah and MJ discuss the movie as an allegory for 9/11, refute even more schmaltz claims, talk about if there is a defenitive pandemic movie, and yes, brush up against Spielberg's latest...
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Episode 158: The Terminal
We pull into the penultimate stop on our journey through the second act of Spielberg's career to talk about his slight, feel good film The Terminal. They discuss the post-9/11 optimism of the piece and its connection to post-WWII optimisim, whether or not Tom Hanks' accent is good, and Sarah…
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Episode 157: Catch Me if You Can
This week, returning guest Rob Wallis joins us to talk about the only Spielberg/Di Caprio collaboration to date, Catch Me If You Can. They talk about the excellent 1960's production design, the loss of Leo's baby face, and refute accusations of Spielberg schmaltz (yet again).
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Episode 156: Minority Report
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Missy Lonsinger to talk about Spielberg's sci-fi follow-up to A.I., Minority Report! They talk about how A.I. primed him to work in the cynical worlds created by Phillip K. Dick, the brief moment where Tom Cruise almost became a frequent Spielberg…
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Patron Episode 39: Arachnophobia
Hey! Did you know we have a Patreon page? Check out this free Patron episode in lieu of your normal episode while MJ is on vacation! If you like what you hear, maybe drop by and subscribe at patreon.com/jawforaminute. This month's Patron Episode takes us to Northern California (which, ironically,...
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Episode 155: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Schmaltzy garbage? Misunderstood masterpiece? Unsung prophet of the modern age? A.I. is an odd, divisive film in Spielberg's filmography, but Sarah and MJ are joined bye Kip Mooney to get to the bottom of it!
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Episode 154: Saving Private Ryan
Spielberg Season 2 keeps chugging into Spielberg's final film of the 1990's (or 1900's), Saving Private Ryan. MJ and Sarah are joined by Nick Mear to talk about the reverence Spielberg is able to maintain for its subjects while also keeping things moving at a good pace, lots of behind the scenes...
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Episode 153: Amistad
This week, Sarah and MJ talk about Spielberg's other 1997 film, Amistad. They discuss its odd placement in his filmography, the beginning of the "soft" look of his films, and the glorious wigs that dot the film.
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Episode 152: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
This week, Sarah and MJ head to Site B to talk about the sequel to Jurassic Park! They talk about Spielberg's evolved mean streak, the fact that the film is his King Kong riff, and one of the most masterful sequences of Spielberg's career
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Episode 151: Schindler's List
Spielberg season 2 continues as Sarah and MJ discuss Spielberg's harrowing historical epic, Schindler's List
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Episode 150: Jurassic Park
Spielberg Season 2 kicks off with a casual 3 hour chat about Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster effort, Jurassic Park! Sarah and MJ are joined by Harley Mumford to discuss the film's themes, how it fits in conversation with his other creature feature, the enduring legacy of the film, and why other...
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Episode 149: Piranha 3D and Piranha 3DD
The lost episode returns from the dead and is twice as nice! Sarah and MJ are joined by Nick Mear to re-record their lost Piranha 3D episode and decided to up the game by also watching its sequel, Piranha 3DD!
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Episode 148: Jaws (The Book) Chapters 13-14
Sarah and MJ finally reach the end of Jaws ... a tumultuous journey that has proven one thing: the movie is a lot better than the book. They discuss the anti-climactic and unsatisfying end to the book, what the movie gets right in terms of pay-off, and whether they'll ever consider reading this...
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Episode 147: Jaws (The Book) Chapters 11 - 12
This week, Sarah and MJ board the Orca as they round the corner into the home stretch of Peter Benchley's Jaws! They talk about how they picture the book versions of the characters, how they translate and chage to the film, and perk up once they get to read about everyone's favorite salty sea...
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Episode 146: Jaws (the book) Chapters 8-10
Join Sarah & MJ as they get into chapters 8-10 of Jaws by Peter Benchley, covering a very saucy encounter between Ellen Brody and Hooper, what the book really is about, and the disappointing July 4th events. Quick heads up in case you usually listen in earshot of small children ... this episode…
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Episode 145: Jaws (the book) Chapters 6-7
This week, Sarah and MJ talk about chapters 6 and 7 of Jaws by Peter Benchley. They spend their time lauding the sassy mail woman in charge of who gets a mailbox and who doesn't, and attend an interminable dinner party.
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Episode 144: Jaws (The Book) Chapters 3-5
This week we dive into the next two chapters of JAWS by Peter Benchley and uncover somethings we actually kinda like about the book. However, it's not all smooth sailing and you might need to get the thesaurus out for this one! Stay tuned right to the end of the episode for a special song sent in...
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Episode 143: Jaws (The Book) Chapters 1-2
Summer Chompin' enters its final phase as Sarah and MJ talk about the first two chapters of Peter Benchley's Jaws!
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Episode 142: Celebrating Jaws with LJFAM, Mark & Me
In this very special episode, we're joined by friend and fellow podcast host, Mark Woodyatt from the Mark & Me podcast to celebrate all things JAWS! We talk about our favourite scenes, favourite lines, and some of the favourite pieces of Jaws merch we own. And along the way end up pitching a new...
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Episode 141: The Jaws Log Chapters 15-16
We've reached the end of our read-through of The Jaws Log and wrap things up with some silliness that the Jaws cast would be proud of. We chat about the new things we've learned about the cast and crew, sing the praises of editing Queen Verna Fields, and learn a surprising connection between…
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Episode 140: The Jaws Log Chapters 12-14
This week, Sarah and MJ continue their journey through the Jaws Log and talk about Peter Benchley's arrival on the island, the stress of shooting on the ocean, why noboy has tried to use a fully practical shark to make a movie to this day, and how everyone coped with the overlong shooting schedule.
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Episode 139: The Jaws Log Chapters 9-11
Join Sarah and MJ as they dive into the next few chapters of Carl Gottlieb's The Jaws Log, exploring the creation of Bruce the Shark, the efforts to get a real shark, and Richard Dreyfuss' *ahem* island exploits. We dive into the problematic elements of Jaws' legacy, and potentially get sued by…
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Episode 138: The Jaws Log Chapters 6 - 8
Back to our regularly scheduled programming, Sarah and MJ discuss chapters 6 - 8 of The Jaws Log. Here, they learn about the casting process, compare their 2025 expereince with the politics of Martha's Vineyard to those experienced by the Jaws crew, and Robert Shaw's less than friendly welcome to...
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Episode 137: Sarah & MJ's Martha's Vineyard Trip
In this very special (and very long!) episode, Sarah & MJ give the full rundown of their Martha's Vineyard and Boston adventures for the 50th anniversary of Jaws. As well as talking about all the Jaws-y stuff we did, we get into the plethora of great lobster rolls available on MV, what MJ thinks…
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Episode 136: The Great Jaws Quiz (Live From Martha's Vineyard)
It's the first ever live and in person LJFAM! Recorded in person at Nick Mear's (Johnny4Boats) very echo-y AirBnB in Martha's Vineyard. Nick put together a sprawling quiz about the Jaws franchise, other shark movies, and our boy Spielberg's career that has everything including a dramatic ending!...
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Episode 135: The Jaws Log Chapters 3 - 5
Summer Chompin' continues with the next instalment in our series on The Jaws Log. This week, Sarah and MJ get deep in the weeds of pre-production on the film, go over the names of the major (and potentially major) players, learn about Carl Rizzo's harrowing Australian adventure, and find out…
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Episode 134: The Jaws Log Chapters 1 - 2
Summer Chompin' (#JawsGirlSummer) kicks off with the first two chapters of Carl Gottlieb's account of the making of Jaws, The Jaws Log. Sarah and MJ talk about the wit of Gottlieb's writing, their love of books about movies, and how Gottlieb was the perfect choice to write the definitive work on...
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Episode 133: 6 NOPEs A.K.A. 21 John Wicks
Silly naming convention is back for our longest episode to date. Sarah and MJ are joined by The Nicest Man in Podcasting, Harley Mumford to talk about Jordan Peele's masterwork, NOPE. The conversation goes all sorts of places from reckoning with the legacy of your chosen art form to the dangers…
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Episode 132: Tremors (mostly)
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to discuss Tremors and nothing else out of the ordinary. Just a couple of pals getting together to talk about the excellent Fred Ward/Kevin Bacon vehicle Tremors. They talk about the efficient storytelling and sense of place, and not Mr. Blobby ever.
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Episode 131: Lake Placid
This week, Sarah and MJ head to Maine to discuss the giant crocodile film Lake Placid. They talk about what makes a good creature feature, why Lake Placid falls flat despite having most of the ingredients of a good creature feature, and Oliver Platt's raw magnetism, as well as Ebert's review and...
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Episode 130: Basic Instinct
This week, Sarah and MJ tackle a film that takes broad and abstract inspiration from Jaws: Basic Instinct. They wax poetic about erotic thrillers, Jerry Goldsmith, and their favorite topic, replacing one of the lead actors with Roy Scheider.
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Episode 129: The Last Shark A.K.A. Great White A.K.A. L'ultimo Squalo
What would a season all about the films that were inspired by Jaws be without at least one shark movie? And what would an episode about a terrible shark movie be without our resident shark boi, Dr. Jack Cooper. Dr. Jack Cooper joins us to talk about The Last Shark, a 1981 Italian film that bears…
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Episode 128: Alligator
The Jaws inspired films season makes a stop in St. Louis? Chicago? to spend time with Alligator. Sarah and MJ had a B L A S T with this movie and talk about what makes it so great, who one of the antagonists may have inspired, and crack the Bong Joon-Ho code to see Alligator's influence on many…
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Episode 127: Alien
"Inspired by" season continues with a stop on the Nostromo! Sarah and MJ are joined by their illustrious graphic designer, Alex Jenkins to talk about all things Xenomorph. They discuss the biomechanics of the alien, the lengths directors will go to get a reaction out of their casts, and improve…
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Episode 126: Piranha
Jaws-piration season rolls on as we catch up with 1978's Piranha, directed by Joe Dante and produced by the legendary Roger Corman. Sarah and MJ discuss lil guys, weird British ladies, why Dick Miller is always a good casting choice, and collecting physical media.
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Episode 125: Orca: The Killer Whale
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd we're back! This episode kicks off 2025 and a brand new season chock full of movies that were inspired by Jaws. We begin things with the very sane and normal film, Orca: The Killer Whale starring Richard Harris as a man who enters into a rivalry with an orca and the…
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Episode 124: Better Living
Scheider season comes to a not so thrilling conclusion as Sarah and MJ reluctantly talk about a 90's Scheider film that features one of the worst scripts they have seen on the show as well as some truly terrible performances, but their loss is your gain listening to them cope each other through...
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Episode 123: Naked Lunch
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by three-peat guest, Cordelia Keston for a far ranging chat about one of the wildest movies we have ever covered on the show, Naked Lunch. They talk about the Beat Generation, the jaw-dropping real life events depicted in the film, and stare into the void of…
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Episode 121: 52 Pick-Up
The Scheider express pulls into 52 Pick-Up station this week as Sarah and MJ discuss this overlooked expoloitation gem co-starring Ann Margaret and John Glover. They talk about the value of "just entertaining" movies, when low brow meets talented performers, and the history of The Cannon Group
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Episode 121: 2010: The Year We Make Contact
Scheider season travels to the one that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism: SPACE! This episode features Adam Moffett of The Bond We Share talking about 2010: The Year We Make Contact. We discuss its validity as a legacy sequel, whether it works as a companion to 2001, how great the cast is, and...
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Episode 120: All That Jazz
It's showtime, folks! This week, we make our last stop in the 1970's era of Roy Scheider's career to talk about his Oscar nominated turn in Bob Fosse's All That Jazz. Sarah and MJ are joined by Randy Burrows of the Uncut Gems podcast to talk about legacy, commerce, art, and reckoning with your...
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Episode 119: Sorcerer
The time has come for Sarah and MJ to talk about the movie they have talked about the second most on this show besides Jaws, Sorcerer! Johnny 2 Trucks joins the hosts once again to talk about this overlooked gem of a film.
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Episode 118: Marathon Man
Roy Scheider seasons chugs to its next stop, Marathon Man! Sarah and MJ are joined by returning guest (and Sarah's husband), Martin Buddery to talk about the *other* 1976 political thriller starring Dustin Hoffman. Sarah shares a hot take, discusses a shirtless Roy Scheider in front of her…
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Episode 117: The Seven-Ups
The man, the boat, the legend, Nick "Johnny FourBoats" Mear joins Sarah and MJ this week to talk about a quasi-sequel to The French Connection, The Seven-Ups. They talk about Roy Scheider's undeniable swagger, what he has in common with a certain modern day actor, and lament a time when…
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Episode 116: The French Connection
Scheider season continues with the film that earned Roy an Academy Award nomination! Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about the Scheider spiciness scale, the importance of not editing films to make them appear more "modern" and Sarah's future as a detective solving chicken crimes
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Episode 115: Klute
It's beginning to look a lot like Scheider around the LJFAM studios as Sarah and MJ kick off a season focusing on the films of Roy Scheider with 1971's Klute. They discuss how great 70's movies are, the wonderful building of tension that was created by Hitchcock and perfected by Alan J. Pakula…
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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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