Long Island shark hunter may have inspired ‘Jaws’ character, whitewashing claims surface as film turns 50

[ad_1] As Jaws marks its 50th anniversary, attention is turning to Long Island’s own Frank Mundus—the man many believe inspired the iconic character of Capt. Quint. Mundus, a larger-than-life shark hunter from Montauk, is said to have heavily influenced the role portrayed by Robert Shaw in the 1975 classic. “Anybody who knows anything about fishing … Read more

Sarah Jessica Parker opens up about her character Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City

[ad_1] Sarah Jessica Parker got candid about her experience playing Carrie Bradshaw during a heartfelt appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Me Daddy podcast. In the hour-and-eleven-minute episode, the Sex and the City star opened up about the emotional toll of portraying one of TV’s most iconic characters and the harsh spotlight that came with it. … Read more