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5 days ago
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I Watched 'Jaws' For The First Time & Here's My Reaction
Jaws is officially 50 years old. It was Steven Spielberg's second film (can you believe that?), and it blew up at the box office in 1975, making it the first big summer blockbuster ever. Oh, yeah, it also won three Academy Awards, NBD... But even after all these accolades, I have never seen it... until now. So grab your chum bucket (aka popcorn), and watch the movie with me for the 50th anniversary below: Cool, cool, cool, cool... we're just starting off with the Jaws theme song. This is fine...I'm fine. Oh, look, now we're hanging out with the youths while they have a bonfire. And this man approached a woman... who was hanging by herself, might I add. Sir, stay in your lane. Now they're running toward the beach because Chrissie wants to go swimming?? Girl, it's in the middle of the night! Why do you think this is a good idea?? (I can already tell, I'm too old to hang with these youths...) "I'm not drunk!!" said a very "sober" nameless man as he ran after her. *facepalm* Wait... now Chrissie is in the ocean by herself... in the middle of the night?? In this economy??? And this man, who is NAMELESS, is struggling to take his clothes off because he's "not drunk"? This isn't going to end well. However, Chrissie's footwork? 10/10 And the Jaws music is back... Damn, you, American composer and conductor John Williams... damn you. Bruce got her!! Chrissie is screaming for her life! And this NAMELESS man is just lying on the beach?? Absolutely not. Why are you doing this to me so early in the movie, Steven Spielberg?? So now it's the following morning, and we're at Martin and Ellen Brody's house... AND THEIR SON HAS A CUT ON HIS HAND?? It's too early for this. What is going on with the youths in this town?? Okay, Martin and Ellen are so cute together. A healthy couple in a thriller movie? I'll take it. Also, can we talk about how great this shot is? You find out he's the chief of the Amity Police Department with perfect positioning of the car behind the fence, and the color contrast is *chef kiss.* "And nobody saw her go into the water?" "Somebody could have, but I was sort of... passed out." YOU DID THIS, NAMELESS MAN! Oh, no... they found Chrissie. Well, thanks to Polly, we finally figured out how Martin's son hurt his hand: Apparently, kids have been karate chopping picket fences. *shakes fists* Youths. Now Martin needs to go to the store to get supplies to create "beach closed" signs. A man of many talents... "This stuff is not going to help me in August. ... You haven't got one thing I ordered. Not a beach umbrella, not a sun lounger, no beach balls. If I can't get service..." Okay, sir, in the background, you don't need to be rude to the store owner! Where is that shark when we need him... #sharkattackonland "You're going to shut down the beaches on your own authority? ... Amity is a summer town. We need summer dollars..." Oh, this mayor is the devil, isn't he? Capitalism at its finest. I don't like how much the camera is focusing on the dog... Or this boy... "Are you okay?" "Everything is fine, it's fine..." Don't hide your anxiety, Martin! Tell your wife how you feel!!! Also, props to Ellen for being a supportive wife. "If the kids going into the water is worrying you, they can play on the beach." #morehealthycouplesinfilm "We know all about you, Chief. You don't go into the water at all, do you?" I don't condone making fun of old men, but HOW DARE YOU, HARRY. Don't bring up Martin's traumas to his face. Martin is right: That is some "bad hat, Harry." Now, go back into the water where you belong. Ugh, I knew it. The owner is calling for his dog, Pippet. The dog didn't deserve this, Steven Spielberg! Okay, you (kinda) won me back, Steven. Only because you did this iconic dolly zoom shot when Bruce unfortunately killed the kid and the dog. #justiceforpippet "Any special questions?" "Is that $3,000 bounty on the shark cash or check?" Oh, hell no. A kid (and a dog) just died, sir. Go straight to jail!! The absolute worst (yet best) introduction to a new character ever??? I might say so. My body will never recover from this sound. "I don't want no volunteers. I don't want no mates. ... $10,000 for me, by myself. For that, you get the head, the tail, the whole damn thing." Uhhhh, yeah, I would trust this guy with my whole life. Give this fisherman all your money to kill this shark!! For the boy, for Pippet!!! "Oh, you scared me!" He scared you, Ellen?? You were the one who snuck up behind him while he was reading about sharks! At least she forces him to stop reading so he can fall asleep. "Wanna get drunk and fool around?" Get it. #morehealthycouplesinmovies OHHHHHHH, Matt Hooper has entered the chat!! And so has the rest of New England!! Everyone is trying to get that $3,000 reward from the boy's mom to kill the shark, but everyone is not thinking straight!! Why are so many people trying to get into a small boat?? Why was a person holding dynamite so casually?? It feels like Martin is trying to control a bunch of wild children!! Is this what parenting is like?? "Gentlemen, the officer asked me to tell you that you are overloading the boat!" "Ah, get out of here..." "Ha, ha... they're all going to die." This feels a little too close to what's happening in today's political world. *facepalm* I'm not triggered, you're triggered. WHY ARE THESE DOGS ON A BOAT WHILE A MAN IS THROWING CHUM INTO THE OCEAN?!?!?! Does no one care about dogs in this movie?? I give up! *Throws myself into the ocean* Oh, Matt, who is the marine biologist, asked to see Chrissie... and she's in this wash basin... Oh, Chrissie. I'll never forgive you, nameless man!! #justiceforchrissie Ah, so they think they caught THE SHARK... but Matt has other opinions on the matter. "The fact is the bite radius on this animal is different than the wounds on the victim. I want to be sure. You want to be sure. ... Let's cut it open. Whatever it's eaten in the last 24 hours is bound to still be in there, and then we'll be sure." That's right, Matty, SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!! Lord, the mayor has OPINIONS on Matty's professional analysis of the situation??? OF COURSE HE DOES!! "Look, fellas, let's be reasonable, huh?" Reasonable, Larry?? Reasonable? I'LL SHOW YOU REASONABLE!! The boy's mom came to see Martin and SLAPPED HIM! "I just found out that a girl got killed here last week... and you knew it." What a heartbreaking scene... and she's 100% right. Her boy is dead because of the choices the town made just to get "summer dollars." What a disgrace! And Larry, the devil — ahem — the mayor, had the audacity to say she was wrong???? Let me at him!! Thankfully, Martin said she wasn't wrong. DAMN STRAIGHT!! That woman lost her son because of you, Larry!! Well, I'm officially a part of the Matt Hooper club. Why? I'm so glad you asked: #1 He invited himself over and brought TWO different wine bottles because he didn't know what the Brodys were serving for dinner.#2 He asked if anyone was eating the full plate of food that was on the table, which was clearly not made for him.#3 He began to tell Martin that he should let the wine breathe, as Martin stopped giving a fuck and poured himself a giant glass. Also, add me to the Martin Brody fan club, too. His wife: "Martin hates boats. Martin hates water. Martin sits in his car when we go onto the ferry to the mainland. I guess it's a childhood thing. There's a clinical name for it..." Martin: "Drowning." "I can do anything... I'm the chief of police." YES, PREACH, MARTIN, PREACH. Stand in your power and drink that giant-ass glass of wine! Cue Mariah Carey's "Hero". "And when a hero comes along..." #4 reason why I'm in the Matt Hooper club: He's an encouraging "friend"... Matt: "I gotta find [the shark] right now; he's a night "ON THE WATER?"Matt: "Well, if we're looking for a shark, we're not going to find him on the land."Martin: "Yeah, but I'm not drunk enough to go on a boat."Matt: "Yes, you are."Martin: "No, I'm not."Matt: "Yes, you are!"Martin: "I can't do that."Matt: "Yes, you can." Seems like Martin found a larger "glass" for his boat ride! You won't catch him wine-ing about it. (I'm sorry, I had to.) JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH!! What is going on with this abandoned boat they found?!?! "We will be open for business." Even after EVERYTHING that has happened, this m*therf*cker still doesn't want to close the beaches? I've never hated a character more. Sorry for the swear words, familia, but my god. I need a "Martin-sized" cup of wine right about now. These families have no idea a people-eating shark is in the water! And Larry "the Devil" is asking this person and his family to get into the water, KNOWING there is a shark somewhere out there. Somebody hold me back because I'm about to jump through the TV screen. Well, look at that, LARRY. There's a shark, and someone else has died! You're lucky Martin and Ellen's kid got out alive!!! Oh, NOW Larry realizes what he's done?? "I was acting in the town's best interest. ... My kids were on that beach, too." Don't you dare! Just sign the damn papers Martin is giving you to hire the shark murderer and go on your way, sir! #justiceforpippet Oh, this fisherman like hates-hates sharks. "What am I going to tell the kids?" "Tell them I'm going fishing." OMG, where did this sweat around my eyes come from?? Ah, look at these two becoming best friends... JK, they hate each other's chum guts. "He's gone under the boat. I think he's gone under the boat!" WTF does that mean, QUINT? What does that mean?!?! Quint: "Marlin, Stingray bit through this piano wire? Don't you tell me my business again." Yeah, I'm gonna steal that. Oh, and let's sketch this on the biggest billboard we find, too: "Well, it proves one thing, Mr. Hooper: It proves that you wealthy college boys don't have the education enough to admit when you're wrong." SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK! BRUCE HAS RISEN!!! Martin has risen!!! "You're gonna need a bigger boat." (Also, is this the first full look of Bruce's face??? An hour-ish into the movie??? Such a smart idea to lead up to this reveal!!) Can we talk about how this scene would never be shot today? A real boat, in the real ocean, with real water? Give us realism, please and thank you! #2 reason why I'm a part of the Martin Brody fan club: "Martin, move, move, move!" "I'm not going out there!" "Go beyond the edge of the barrels. Further out!" "WHY? What for?" "I need to have something in the foreground to give it some scale!" "Foreground my ass!" FIRST SHOT!!! But he disappeared! Omg, my hair is falling out from all the stress. Wait, are Quint and Matt actually becoming besties after trying to fight a shark all day??? Look at them!! Oh... is this why Quint hates sharks? He was on the USS Indianapolis, where the boat was sunk by a Japanese submarine, and sailors were fighting for their lives in shark-infested I don't blame him... Okay, it's the next day and BRUCE IS BACK!! And Quint smashed the hell out of the radio with a bat while Martin was trying to radio in the Coast Guard for help!! He's gone cuckoo for Coco Puffs!! SECOND SHOT!!! AND A THIRD SHOT, too!! Quint won't quit!!! They tried to tie Bruce to the boat to bring him in, but he's too powerful!! I wasn't expecting Bruce to be a beast like this!!! Now I understand how this shark made people terrified of the ocean in the '70s!! Good news is: Bruce can't stay underwater with three barrels attached!! haha SUCK IT, BRUCE!! Of course, Bruce is angry and decides to chase them... of course!! Yeah, I'm never going into the ocean again. But their boat is falling apart as they try to go back to the shore to drown Bruce. Why didn't anyone tell me the last hour of the movie is just straight chaos?!?! Welp, I guess the only option is to put Matty into the shark cage so he can poison Bruce up close. This is fine... he's fine. Oh, no!! He lost the poison stick and is now hiding from the shark in the water!! AND MARTIN AND QUINT THINK HE'S DEAD!! Aw, now Bruce feels bad and wants to replace Matt by becoming the "third fisherman"... JK, he wants to eat them as little snackies. I can't help but think of Martin and how he must feel during this time: He hates the ocean and he hates boats; he didn't ask for any of this, but he got sucked in because of Larry! Now, a shark is trying to "board" a boat in the middle of the ocean to eat him and his mate. He'll need a therapist after this. NOOOOO, QUINT IS DEAD!!!! Martin is DEFINITELY going to need to see a therapist after this... Martin threw one of the oxygen tanks into the shark's mouth!! Didn't Quint say earlier that the shark was going to eat one of the tanks as a joke? I guess it's coming true!!! For someone who hates water and boats (and sharks), Martin is killing it!! His therapist will be so proud. MARTIN KILLED THE SHARK ALL BY HIMSELF!!!! He don't need no (fisher)man!!! And he found out his bestie Matty is alive!! Oh, Quint, you got the $10,000 but never got to use it. That's so unfair!! "I used to hate the water." "I can't imagine why." OMG, what an amazing ending. What a jaw-dropping movie (see what I did there)? SO GOOD! Have you seen Jaws? Tell us what you think of the movie in the comments below.
NZ Herald
04-07-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Navigating the emotional journey of dementia care
I was asked recently to give a eulogy at the funeral of one of my oldest friend's mums. Chrissie had been living with frontotemporal dementia for nearly 17 years. To give you an idea, my friend's 15-year-old son also spoke about a Nana he saw each week,
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
10 flowering vegetables and herbs that will bring colour and flavour to your garden
Gardening is a fun activity to grow edible food in the purest way without any kind of chemicals involved in it. Thus, we can also create a vibrant and colorful space by growing radiant vegetables in our garden. These vegetables add blossoms to the garden. From adding peas to lavender, these flowering vegetables and herbs can transform your garden besides offering fresh ingredients for your kitchen. Here is the list of 10 stunning flowering vegetables and herbs by Food Gardening Network that are perfect to brighten your garden and enrich your harvest. 10 flowering vegetables and herbs that you need in your garden Squash Squash is a delicious vegetable which is also a beautiful flowering plant which can be a perfect choice for gardening as it can add vibrant color to your garden because they have bright yellow or orange blossoms which are large and are eye-catching too. Thus, they also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Also, these edible flowers can also be used for various purposes like cooking as they offer a delicate and slightly sweet flavor. Squash plants have lush green leaves and showy blooms which makes them a fantastic choice for gardeners as they attract both beauty and bounty in one plant. Source: Chrissie's kitchen Okra Okra is a heat-loving vegetable which is known for its edible seed pods. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Beside this fact, it has large and delicate flowers that are just as impressive and looks quite fascinating too. They are in pale yellow color that is combined with a deep red or purple center that add a splash of color and elegance to any garden. These beautiful flowers also attract pollinators that help to improve the overall health of a garden. Beyond its visual appeal, they are a nutritious addition to many dishes that make this plant both a combination of beauty and tasty harvests. Source: Burpee seeds Peas Peas are charming vegetables that produce delicate and fragrant flowers which can brighten up the garden and are eye appealing too. Their blossom range creates a lovely natural decoration. Also, these flowers attract beneficial pollinators and also tell about the start of a fruitful harvest. They thrive in cooler weather and are the perfect choice for gardeners who want a combination of beauty and bounty with a touch of elegance and fresh flavor in the garden space. Source: Indiatimes Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans contain tasty pods that are combined with vibrant and scarlet-red flowers that create a striking visual display which can be a stunning option for gardening . Thus, it can help in boosting the overall health as it helps in attracting the pollinators that increases the productivity of the garden space. Beyond their beauty, the beans are delicious in taste and are nutritious as well which makes Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans a perfect choice for gardeners who are seeking both colorful charm and flavorful harvests. Source: The rocket Lavender Lavender is a fragrant herb which is popular for its beautiful purple flowers that adds both color and scent to your garden. Though they are not a vegetable, their flowering nature and culinary uses make them a wonderful companion plant. It is true that it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies that are beneficial for the health of the garden as well. Also, they are easy to grow and they also have a unique quality that they are drought-tolerant which makes them different from others and also helps in longer survival also. It also brings elegance, fragrance and a touch of magic to any garden space and is easy to handle as well. Source: Nursery live Dill Dill is a fragrant herb which is known for its feathery leaves and striking yellow-green colored flower clusters that are in umbrella shape. These delicate flowers add a unique texture and brightness to your garden and are also beneficial as they attract insects that help in controlling the pests. Though they are eye appealing, on the other hand, they also add a fresh and tangy flavor to dishes and pickles as well. They are easy to grow and are a fantastic choice for gardeners too. Source: HGTV Dandelions Dandelions have bright yellow flowers that are beautiful and are also beneficial for the garden because they attract pollinators by their cheerful blooms that support the ecosystem too. Every part of the dandelion plant is edible starting from the roots to the leaves and flowers which makes it versatile and unique. Due to its resilience and vibrant blossoms, dandelion is a natural addition which can be valuable to any garden as it is primarily focused on beauty and edible plants. Thus, it is a great option to add in your garden. Source: Gardener's path Radishes Radishes are root vegetables that are quick growing and are known for their texture and flavor. Thus the small and star-shaped blossoms tend to add a subtle charm to your garden and will also help to attract pollinators that will help to improve the overall health of the plant. Therefore, growing radishes in the garden will not only give you tasty roots but it will also add a floral beauty to your garden which makes them a great choice for gardeners as it plays different functions that are beneficial in different ways. Source: GardeningSG Chives Chives are herbs that are versatile and are popularly known for their slender green stalks and delightful purple-pink flowers because its round blooms will add a pop of color and texture to the garden that will help in attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators that are important. Its flowers and leaves are edible and can be consumed as it contains a mild onion flavor which is perfect for salads, soups and garnishes. They are easy to grow in many climates and bring beauty, fragrance and fresh flavor to your garden. Source: Better homes & gardens Sunflower Sunflowers are popularly known for their tall stems and large bright yellow flowers that will instantly add a pop of color to the garden. Besides this fact, they are nutritious and delicious too and attract a wide range of pollinators as well. Their presence can add bold color and height to vegetable gardens which makes them an excellent choice for gardening. Thus, they are visually appealing and also support garden health that balance the qualities like beauty and beneficial functions. Source: Ugaoo Also read: From batteries to juice boxes: 10 common items that you should not recycle One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Sky News AU
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
The Project star Chrissie Swan reveals she was publicly weighed at age ten as she shows off dramatic weight loss
Chrissie Swan has revealed the devastating truth about her struggles with weight throughout her childhood. The radio star, 51, spoke to Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie on Monday where the hosts discussed the introduction of randomised public weigh-ins in Turkey. The initiative involves health workers stopping people on the street to gather their health data, including weight and body mass index (BMI). People with a BMI of 25 or more are referred to state health centres for free nutritional advice and follow-up services in a bid to address the country's rising obesity rates. Chrissie said the latest legislation was "fresh hell" as she revealed her own public trauma. "This is coming from someone whose first public weighing was at ten years old at a Weight Watchers meeting," she said. "I had to get up in front of Joy and Pam, who had little badges, and say, 'Oh yeah, I've put on point four kilos'." Chrissie said she queued up to be weighed on scales in front of people weekly where a staff member would record her weight. The 51-year-old said the public experience came with pressure to lose weight while navigating the difficult teenage years. It comes after Chrissie showed off her remarkable weight loss transformation by sharing throwback photos of herself on Instagram last week. The Nova star could be seen with a much fuller face in 2005, two years after she placed runner-up on Network 10's reality TV series Big Brother. "I WAS A BABY!" she captioned the snaps shared with her 296,000 followers. "A cute little juicy baby with layers and foils. Happy to see the love of the giant hoop earrings started early." Chrissie also shared more photos with her "bestie" Rebecca Thompson and fellow Big Brother cast members, reflecting on how far she's come. The Masked Singer judge has radically transformed over the past few years, reportedly losing 90 kilograms. The star credits her slimmed-down physique to a new diet, daily walks, and sobriety. She spoke to the Herald Sun ahead of her milestone 50th birthday in 2023 and said she had "never been happier or more centred." "It is actually great, and I don't think you can feel that way until you have done the years. I wouldn't be 20 for quids."
Sky News AU
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I just froze': Chrissie Swan reveals disturbing moment Big Brother cameraman secretly took photos of her while she was getting changed
Australian media personality Chrissie Swan has opened up about a horrific experience she endured during her time as a contestant on Network 10's Big Brother, alleging a cameraman secretly took intimate photos of her while she was getting changed. The NOVA star, 51, shared the story for the first time during Thursday's episode of Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie, after fellow former Big Brother housemate Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald brought up the crew's off-camera interactions. "Swannie, remember when the cameramen in the Big Brother house used to make noises and you could hear them and you'd try to have conversations with them?" Fitzy asked. "Yes, I actually remember when one of those men was sending photographs of my boobs to a friend who liked large ladies," Chrissie replied. She went on to explain how she first learned about the incident while she was alone in the bathroom. "I was getting changed in the bathroom, and I was getting my gear off by myself, and then I heard 'I know you like large ladies' or something, and I just froze, because he was obviously taking stills of my giant teets." Chrissie said she "heard a low voice through the wall going, 'I know you like big women'," confirming her suspicions. Her co-hosts were stunned, with Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli responding: "You're kidding me." "No, I'm not," Swan responded vehemently, detailing how she reported the incident. "I did mention it in my sort of casual, offhand way, I'm like, 'Just so you know, I just heard something that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable'… Anyway, it was sorted out, and that's great." Fitzy recalled Chrissie being "quite emotional" at the time, to which she responded: "Well, yeah, because yuck." The revelation came shortly after Chrissie posted a series of throwback photos from 2005 on Instagram, reminiscing about her time on the show. "I WAS A BABY!" she captioned the snaps shared with her 296,000 followers. "A cute little juicy baby with layers and foils. Happy to see the love of the giant hoop earrings started early." She also shared more photos with her "bestie" Rebecca Thompson and fellow Big Brother cast members, reflecting on how far she's come since then. The Masked Singer judge has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few years, reportedly losing 90 kilograms. She credits the shift to a new diet, daily walks, and sobriety. Speaking to the Herald Sun ahead of her milestone 50th birthday in 2023, she said, "I have never been happier or more centred. "It is actually great and I don't think you can feel that way until you have done the years. I wouldn't be 20 for quids." has reached out to Network 10 for comment.
