JAWS: 50 Years of the Summer Blockbuster
JAWS: 50 Years of the Summer Blockbuster
“Amity Island had everything. Clear skies. Gentle surf. Warm water. People flocked there every summer. It was the perfect feeding ground.” On June 20, 1975, moviegoers lined up to see a new picture, a pulpy horror movie about a shark. And it delivered, offering popcorn-spilling jump-scares as the shark leapt up on the screen. The...
By Katrina Gulliver
How Diners Club Sparked the Consumer Credit Revolution
How Diners Club Sparked the Consumer Credit Revolution
Credit cards. You apply for one because it offers you cash back, frequent flyer miles, or some other perk. (After all, the email said you were “pre-approved.”) Or your bank basically handed it to you when you applied for a checking account. Most people today have several in their wallets, and cards (either credit or...
By Katrina Gulliver