Upshot: “Jaws” at 50. Still influential.

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June 19, 2025

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How ‘Jaws’ Made a Template for the Modern Blockbuster

Much more than a mere creature feature, “Jaws” created a playbook that filmmakers have followed closely for 50 years.

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