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• Harrison C. Davies★★★★★

  🎥🎬🦈🎞️🏆🌊👠🏝️ Amity Island Welcomes You!" I would like to thank the Academy for bringing cinephiles and movie buffs together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Jaws. As a huge Oscars fan, finally visiting the Academy was every bit as special as I had hoped, and experiencing the closing celebration of Jaws: The Exhibition was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fifty years later, Jaws continues to inspire the same curiosity, suspense, and sense of wonder as the sea that made it legendary. Beyond Jaws, the Academy's collection is remarkable in its own right, with seeing Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in person standing out as another unforgettable highlight and a reminder of just how much cinematic history is preserved within these walls. Flying in from South Florida for this special occasion brought my Jaws 50th National Tour to the perfect conclusion. A heartfelt thank you to Academy staff members Drayton, Jerry, and Carlos for making the day so extraordinary through their knowledge, hospitality, and personal touring. As Chief Brody says in the film's closing moments, "I think the tide's with us." Fifty years later, I'd say the tide is still very much with Jaws. Here's to another 50 years of its incredible legacy.

  2 months ago

• Kyle Cyr★★★★★

  Calling all film buffs, well honestly, anyone who loves movies...you need to check out this incredible museum! I’ve been twice now, and both visits felt completely different in the best way. They rotate exhibits and bring in new pieces, so it never feels like you’re seeing the same thing twice. There’s always something new to take in, whether it’s a full exhibit or a smaller piece you didn’t catch before. It spans about five floors and covers everything from classic to modern films. You can move through it quickly, but it’s waaaay better when you take your time. Theres a lot of history here. My last visit I happened to be there while the Jaws exhibit was running, and it was unreal. They do these focused exhibits around specific films or filmmakers, and it really adds another layer to the experience. There’s also a great overlook of Hollywood up top, plus food and a gift shop on the ground floor, so it’s easy to spend a full day here without getting bored. This is one of those places I’ll keep coming back to anytime I’m in the area.

  5 months ago

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