Peter Benchley died the other day. He was the author of the book "JAWS". I saw Spielberg's film version-- blimey!-- about 28 years ago. I can still remember the nightmares. (Sharks being dropped from helicopters into my local swimming pool, for example...) It didn't help that after watching the film, I read the book.

"JAWS" set up a life-long fascination with sharks that I think most men (and women?) of my generation share. Sadly, the main reason I watch the Discovery Channel is to get glimpses of Great White Sharks jumping out of the water or attacking seals... (And I'm still hoping that some strange circumstance will set up a duel between a Great White and a crocodile!)

Watching "JAWS" years later, I was amazed at what a great film it was. Spielberg was a young director then, and it was this film that set him on the road to stardom. He's done a lot since then! "Munich" is his latest and, whilst it is has caused controversy because of its subject matter, is being hailed as perhaps his best.

Time for a trip to the cinema!

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