Stop blaming ‘Jaws’ for ruining movies

The impact of “ Jaws’s ” on contemporary cinema has been so thoroughly researched, prosecuted and scientifically proved that it has taken on the contours of catechism.

In 1975 , when it was released in more than 400 theatres, " Jaws " became the first motion picture to break the $100 million barrier in gross box office receipts.

“Jaws” might have initiated a whole new era of blockbusters, but at its best, it was also an excellent hangout movie.

It exemplified filmgoing as a supremely collective experience, where one's fellow spectators provide as much pleasure as what’s up on screen.

The trajectory of modern mainstream filmmaking has been a terrible one, but please, don’t blame by being simplistic.