Coming up Aug. 29 at Bantam Cinema & Arts Center is a big screen 50th anniversary showing of the summer scare classic “Jaws” 🦈 (Above, cinema Executive Director Robert Kwalick at a recent Bantam Community Farmers Market.)
Screenings continue through Sept. 3, but opening night features a Q&A and book signing with @chrisshawmyers, nephew of Jaws actor Robert Shaw and author of “Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond.”
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Robert Shaw played the shark-obsessed fisherman Quint in the original “Jaws.” There’s pretty much consensus among critics and fans that Shaw gave the most iconic and memorable performance, including the chilling USS Indianapolis monologue, a scene that was largely improvised and showcased his talent.
Many believe that his performance was so strong he should have received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Get tickets for the 50th anniversary screenings and learn more about Bantam Cinema at bantamcinema.org
Oh, and in addition to events like this and the first run movies, the cinema has great concessions, including craft beer and wine, and just created an enclosed outdoor seating area in front of the cinema where movie and event guests can enjoy a snack or beverage while waiting for fellow guests to arrive … or linger to discuss a film.
