Episode 98

Jaws Obsession 98: EJU Minute 9

Minute 9 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint, we enhance our understanding of the film.

So much can be discovered into Brody's character by observing the facts left on screen in this 9th minute of Jaws. For decades, it was disregarded as a production continuity error, but actually a key piece of evidence showing a larger story in the background. This episode took 3 years and two prior episodes to reach a final conclusion to the dates Brody is typing into his report on Chrissie Watkins.

A new understanding has been reached by discovering more to the story.

Also, we discover published proof: Steven Spielberg pitched his idea for Jaws 2 as a Jaws prequel around the USS Indianapolis back in 1977. This proves The Book of Quint is aligned with Spielberg's original vision 49 years ago.