Ultimately, the Jaws theme is a tale of instinct overriding presumption. Williams believed in simplicity, Spielberg in ...

Composer John Williams' "Jaws" theme is one of the most recognizable ones in movie history. They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. “I expected to ...

Pretty soon, though, the director realised that composer John Williams had "found a signature for the entire movie” ...

Like the killer great white shark, the “Jaws” theme song took a big bite out of movie history. The terrifying two-note theme of the 1975 summer blockbuster — which turns 50 on June 20 — has been ...

Using the John Williams-composed piece as a sonic cane irked some and delighted others on social media. By Shirley Halperin Nothing sends the message “Hurry up and get out of there!” quite like the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, ...

Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg brought us one of the best films of his career and this particular film is widely considered to be the first summer blockbuster – “Jaws.” This highly entertaining ...

This Stephen King-backed classic creature feature is not only one of his top 10 favorite films of all time, but the perfect ...

LIU Post University’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will have its very own performance of the entire “Jaws” soundtrack on Sunday, Sept. 14. The roughly 2-1/2-hour performance will begin at 3 p ...

A: You’re wrong. Both are masterpieces, but “Jaws” tells an elemental story of man versus nature that transcends culture and ...

Even though being a professional film critic is part of my job, it’s impossible to see every movie. Not only have I not seen every movie for the decade I’ve been doing this job, but there are numerous ...