Minute 2 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). What are the motivations behind the actions of Chrissie Watkins? Can we find a haunting backstory to her last moments of life utilizing clues in the second minute of Jaws while factoring in the details provided by The Book of Quint?
Author and Host Ryan Dacko headed to Martha's Vineyard for Amity Week 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a Book of Quint presentation and book signing June 27 and 28, 2025.
A new edition of The Book of Quint is revealed and discussed.
For the 50th anniversary of the film, we are watching Jaws again for the first time utilizing the prequel novel The Book of Quint. There is something else going on in Jaws, we just need to look at the details.
***SPOILERS AHEAD*** This feature to The Jaws Obsession - breaks down elements, chapters, lines from The Book of Quint while watching Jaws one minute at a time. For best experience, listen to The Book of Quint audiobook (on all audiobook platforms) before the EJU episodes.
Minute 2 Recap:
- The Ocean calls Chrissie
- Chrissie's a loner and not with the group
- Outtakes to find out how Chrissie got to the island with the group
- Chrissie's age revealed
- Her clothing and actions reveal a different story and background
- Water Temperatures in June for Amity Island
- Maps of Amity and topography of South Beach
- Spielberg's use of fences and fencing in Jaws
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