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We got a report in from the premiere of Jaws documentary THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING!

Hi There by Kevin Mayle	May 8th, 2009 04:42:25 AM

Hello Again by Kevin Mayle	May 8th, 2009 04:43:41 AM
Just saw that I could be 1st and not say FIRST!
Goodbye by Kevin Mayle	May 8th, 2009 04:44:06 AM
I'll go back to sleep now
Yeah, by Cagliostro	May 8th, 2009 04:46:16 AM
I could deal with not hearing Dreyfuss do that bit again. Still can't wait to see this one though.
Hope this will be a tribute by blakindigo	May 8th, 2009 04:49:14 AM
to the late Roy Scheider—a fine actor and gentleman.
Dying to see this by Brody77	May 8th, 2009 05:03:30 AM
But for UK fans it's not looking likely. Come on, get a dvd release! (and where's the Jaws blu ray?)
Where going to need by Trannyformers_Apologist	May 8th, 2009 05:07:03 AM
...a bigger boat.
WE'RE Going to need a bigger boat-- by DrunkyMcLush	May 8th, 2009 05:15:11 AM
If you're going to moonlight as a fan, you'd better be able to correctly quote that famous line.
Really want to see this. by Boba Fat	May 8th, 2009 05:16:03 AM
Quint, were there outakes on the earlier cut that have never surfaced before?
They went for Fellini! by zapano	May 8th, 2009 05:47:32 AM
I remember seeing footage of a gutted Spielberg losing out on a best director nomination. It was fascinating to see Spielberg's impression that Fellini got the nomination at his expense.
"You're gonna need a bigger boat." by Mr Spork	May 8th, 2009 06:31:46 AM
is the actual line.
Mr Spork beat me to it. Quote it right. by Brody77	May 8th, 2009 07:24:33 AM
Still the best film ever made, even with the dodgy shark.
He's in the cah.... by Amazing Maurice	May 8th, 2009 07:25:01 AM
not too fah, from the yahd.
I def want to see this by Arteska	May 8th, 2009 08:17:10 AM
but it still seems weird that any such thing would be longer than the movie itself. The other thing that irritates is that the movie works so well in virtually every sense that the smallest details of it (like the Indianapolis scene) are elevated and celebrated to absurd proportions. It's a great story conceit and it's absorbing in the context of the movie but there are tons of wannabes that act like a movie cannot exist without something precisely like it. The lesson that the creative process leads to things like this, and don't start with them, is completely lost on too many.
doesn't by Arteska	May 8th, 2009 08:18:11 AM

GetEveryone by yodaismyhomie	May 8th, 2009 08:41:47 AM
Jaws is like Rocky in that respect. People make fun of people choosing either fun because of the endless sequels that were just grabs at money. However, the first film in both series is a masterpiece. Perfectly written, directed, and executed. Great stories which pull you in, have you holding to your chair and leave you satisfied. I just showed Rocky to a 20 year old girl who had never seen any of them (I don't think she had even heard of them)...she LOVED the first movie. I'm working on Jaws next!
So...... by HorrorFan81	May 8th, 2009 09:25:04 AM
We'll get to see this someday, right? Been hearing about it for a long time.
BEST MOVIE EVER! by cupp555	May 8th, 2009 09:30:04 AM

Went to the screening by jersey_d	May 8th, 2009 09:53:40 AM
An extremely thorough and well made doc. Answers any questions you might have had about the film, no matter how mundane. I enjoyed the hell out of it, but some in the audience started to squirm after the first hour or so. By the time it got to the Jawsfest footage, watches were being checked regularly.
Just tell me by Abominable Snowcone	May 8th, 2009 10:49:24 AM
when and where I can order the DVD, for God's sake. This movie has existed for like, three years, but has been hampered by distribution details. Get a deal, and get it OUT to us!
JAWS by vcathell	May 8th, 2009 10:49:30 AM
Where's my life jacket? Can't wait to see this one!
THEY SHOW SPIELBERG'S CABIN!! by Sir Perior	May 8th, 2009 10:53:46 AM
I too was at the screening. It actually started with a short about a dead kid fishing. Then the jaws filmmakers (documentary as well as the original feature) stepped onstage for a lengthly and unorganized to the degree of awkwardness quasi Q+A except there were no Qs. Finally the film started while lines for the next showing started to form outside. The documentary is all the first reviewer said it to be. And I fully agree with the notion that the Jawsfest footage can be trimmed. I understand the documentary got started at Jawsfest so the filmmakers might feel a special connection to this material but it is booooring. A very trimmed version of that sequence at the beginning (to underline the origins of the documentary) or at the very end (to emphasize that indeed the shark "is still working" today) would improve the perception of this footage greatly. Which brings me to the only other major issue: the film has no structure to it. It's more like a dozen vignettes patched together. No red threat excpet for the obvious Jaws theme. There's other bits that can be trimmed if not omitted, like the stuff on Jaws memorabilia collectors or the anecdotes we heard before. But overall a valiant effort that deserves some form of distribution.
Happy Dude-Greetings friend! Do you want to be as happy as me? by D.Vader	May 8th, 2009 11:04:27 AM
Then send one dollar to Happy Dude! Great name.
I'd like confirmation.... by Geomancer21	May 8th, 2009 11:17:43 AM
That any of the stuff cut from this film is stuff we haven't seen or heard before. And how much of what is left is like that. That would be the stuff i'd be interested in seeing.
Gotlieb, Alves, Chapman and Kramer were there... by JuanSanchez	May 8th, 2009 12:12:00 PM
At the Saturday 9:45 screening. Very cool to see them all. The venue sucked, but the doc was good if too long. Just need to cut the Jawsfest segment down.
I was there as well... by DarthCorleone	May 8th, 2009 02:08:55 PM
I sat right behind Gottlieb. It was impressively comprehensive in scope; I love Jaws, but I'm not sure I need to think about the movie (outside of actually watching it) for a long while. I agree with the sentiment that the movie did drag a bit, although that might have been partially because of the late start. (Those poor midnight folks after us started their showing at least an hour late and must have been there until well after 3.) My other issue is that it was redundant in spots (sometimes literally - they actually used the exact same Kevin Smith soundbite twice), especially with respect to the depiction of Jaws hysteria. I realize this was more about the cultural impact than the making-of process (which most Jaws fans are already well-versed in), but the stuff I dug the most was the information related to the behind-the-scenes stuff that I had not heard before. Still, I enjoyed enough of the stories about the locals and the crazy Jaws fans to recommend it.
Thanks from TSISW by JGelet	May 8th, 2009 02:13:50 PM
Thanks a ton for every bit of feedback. The fortunate things about our still not having a deal secured, is it is still not too late for us too make our documentary better. The venue in Los Angeles was our very first opportunity to screen it to a large audience, and we're taking everyone's reactions very seriously. It seems to be overwhelmingly agreed that Jawsfest and prop stuff are bogging TSISW down, so we'll be taking a long look at those sections and seeing if we can improve them. Keep the comments coming with as much honesty as you want. We're happy to hear the negative as well as the positive because it may help us get it right. -James Gelet Writer/Producer, TSISW
Thanks for your feedback on TSISW! by ErikHollander	May 8th, 2009 02:30:24 PM
Hey everyone! Erik Hollander from TSISW here to say thanks for the comments, critiques and general jibber jabber about our Jaws doc. We had a blast in LA at the premiere showings, and yes, are aware more than ever, that there is a length issue that we must deal with. Of course, we've heard it from many reviewers up 'til this point, but this was the first time we've shown it to a "captive" audience. The film was never intended for theatrical release, rather, as a stand-alone two-part DVD - in which case, length was not as much an issue. However, we have heard the voice of the people, and the customer is always right, as they say. Even die-hard Jaws fans have commented on the film's length - which was trimmed from (believe it or not) an overwhelming 3 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes - which is the version that played this past weekend. We are looking into a further cut for the next festival, with the hopes of including deleted segments on a DVD release when the thing gets distribution. It is patently apparent to me now that a documentary about a single film should NOT be longer than the film it explores. One of the balances we've had to deal with is making a film that caters to the die-hard JAWS fan base (it's original intent) but caters to a general audience as well. This has not always been easy in terms of what to include and what to discard. Zealous Jaws fanatics want new material - the minutiae that has never been addressed in previous docs (of which there have been many) whereas the same old tested and true stories about the production, etc. tend to be what general audiences like to see. We have been so close to this project for so long, and are such geeks ourselves, that it is hard to see the big picture as well as others like yourselves can. We embrace your comments and concerns and are thankful for them as we wish to craft the best possible end-product (one that hopefully will appeal to both groups) Please keep being transparent and giving us your thoughts as to how we can improve TSISW. Truly, Erik
JGelet... by DarthCorleone	May 8th, 2009 02:37:20 PM
Just in case I sounded a little too negative or tepid in my feedback, I should stress that I enjoyed the movie and all the anecdotes therein. I think another polish or two would help, but I do think at least part of my reservations had to do with the fact that it was a late night and I'm getting old. Thanks so much for putting on the event. It was very cool to see all those guys in person, and you did and are doing a great job honoring the film.
And thanks... by DarthCorleone	May 8th, 2009 02:39:11 PM
...to Erik as well. I can tell that you guys are worthy stewards of this project. :- )
DarthCorleone by JGelet	May 8th, 2009 02:56:39 PM
No need to worry about being too negative or tepid. You weren't. We receive and appreciate your positive points as well. But at this point, we truly are more thankful for honest tough love than unqualified compliments.
Thank You by jmichaelroddy	May 8th, 2009 03:30:32 PM
Dear AICN talkbackers! Thank you for all of your feedback, both positive and constructive for our film. This documentary was made by four guys who love film for people who love film. It has been exhaustive and a true labor of love. Hopefully we will be able to share this film with all of you. Please watch the LA United Film Fest fo future screenings. J. Michael Roddy Producer
Jaws, StarWars, Raiders, Back to the Future, etc by romanocc	May 8th, 2009 03:41:02 PM
They don't make em like they used to, as these summer blockbusters have stood the test of time. What makes these movies great is that they all have characters the audience cares about, and the effects or action were secondary. Summer movies today rely on CGI and action and I usually don't give a rats ass about the characters. Mid 70's to mid 80's, the golden age of Summer Blockbusters!
Also read The Jaws Log book by ChittyChittyGangBang	May 8th, 2009 04:38:37 PM
By Carl Gottlieb. It has some good stuff in it as well. I actually found it a few minutes ago and saw this talkback. Wierd timing. Funny story was about how they shot the scene with the shark they think is the one that killed Alex Kitner. They shot over a few days and the stink was pretty bad, as the shark's organs basically fell to the bottom of the mouth as the shark just hung there. A few days later somebody left a dead fish (or shark) at the production office's doorsteps as a payback. Great details like that in the book. That said, I really, really want to add this movie to my collection.
I love by There_will_be_Dickblood	May 8th, 2009 05:04:57 PM
Jaws
Attended the 1 am screening by Flames gotta Eat	May 8th, 2009 05:29:13 PM
and I wasn't a big fan of this doc. I appreciate that the film makers are checking the talkback and actually listening to the feedback from fans because this movie is made by fans for fans. But yes it was too lengthy, I agree the Jawsfest stuff should be completely removed because it's not interesting or involved enough compared to the rest of the film. I'm glad this is meant to be a DVD because it really has no business being in a theatre. To me it is a good doc you'd find on a Jaws Blu-ray and that's it. I'm a big Jaws fan but I just wasn't that captivated. It just doesn't have the production quality of a feature doc, or at least a focused enough direction. I actually enjoyed the Bouzereau doc a lot more. Quint got me all excited a year ago for this film, saying it had ALL of these new stories about the production, but I honestly didn't find much new material here. Especially not enough for a feature length. In all fairness, maybe it was due to the fact that I didnt get out of that theatre til 3:30 am. But do I really need to know where Quint's (the real one) foot-board thing has ended up?
I WANT TO SEE THIS! by jawsfan	May 8th, 2009 05:41:15 PM
and have since I first heard about it. Get it out there any way you can. I can't think of any other blockbuster film that will ever deserve this kind of attention and passion 30+ years on. The "Transformers" movies will make a pile of cash, but will anyone really give a shit about them more than two seconds after leaving the theatre? I think not.
When is this being released wide? by Turd Furgeson	May 8th, 2009 06:42:44 PM
Or when is it coming to DVD?
I have the anniversary edition box set on laserdisc by cornponious	May 8th, 2009 10:52:53 PM
And I thought all the extras and docs on that set were impressive. Can't WAIT to see this. I'd love to see this play at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, KY. Would LOVE that.
I'm going to see if the..... by DrMorbius	May 9th, 2009 12:56:55 AM
...shark is still working, at Universal Studios, next week. Should I write a review?
ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME. NCLUDE EVERYTHING ON BLU RAY by Proman1984	May 9th, 2009 03:01:55 PM
Now include EVERYTHING on the ULTIMATE 'Jaws' Blu-ray release.
And yes do include the review, DrMorbius by Proman1984	May 9th, 2009 03:12:04 PM
Please do.
Is there any mileage looking at TV as distribution? by J.B.M.A.	May 9th, 2009 09:29:02 PM
I understand that clearances and copyright would be a possible issue, but I do wonder if some channels wouldn't snap this up, especially given that they didn't have to pay for it's production in these lean times. I could see Channel Four here in the UK loving this...
UMMMM!!! by DrMorbius	May 10th, 2009 12:26:16 AM
I meant the actual ride at Universal Studios! I was making a funny!!!
More of Alex Kinter's demise? by Drath	May 10th, 2009 06:34:36 PM
What the hell, a more graphic shot of the kid being shredded underwater? I need to see that about as much as extra shots of Linda Blair with the crucifix. Thanks, but no.
Alex Kinter's demise! Woohoo! by RidgeShark	May 11th, 2009 06:47:18 PM
I think I read somewhere that the extra material on Alex Kinter's death was cut out so the film wouldn't be rated R. Can't wait to see it.

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