Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water – Jaws is at cinemas across Brisbane and in sync with a live orchestra to celebrate 50 years of the blockbuster movie.
Fifty years ago Jaws forever changed the movie industry – and the world which has never looked at the ocean the same way since the film’s groundbreaking release.
It was the film that launched Steven Spielberg’s career. The score by John Williams went on to win an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy, perfectly captures the sheer terror of the unknown.
QPAC audiences now have the chance to see the film in sync with the 65-piece Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy said it was ironic that, for all his soaring romantic tunes, expert orchestrations, thorough knowledge of jazz and avantgarde techniques, John Williams’ most powerful earworm is just two ominous double bass notes.
“Hearing the score to JAWS live makes you appreciate how much more there is to it: it’s a thrilling and evocative piece of orchestral writing full of knowing references to Debussy and Stravinsky,” she said.
“But there’s also genius in those two notes of terror whose holiday appearance in your mind’s ear can have you scurrying for dry land.
“Hopefully you’ll have forgotten it all by the time summer comes around and the beach beckons.”
JAWS in Concert is on at QPAC on Saturday November 22. For tickets click here.
2025 sees a series of 50th anniversary celebrations for Jaws, including a new documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story on Disney+.
Jaws is also on at the following cinemas in Brisbane for a limited time:
Bayside Cinemas from August 29-31.
Cineplex from August 28-31.
Event Cinemas on August 28.
Five Star Cinemas on August 29.
Hoyts on August 28.
Palace Cinemas from August 28 – September 3.
Yatala Drive In from August 29-30.
