Summer is meant to be experienced outdoors, but there’s a catch.
Rainy days make that all but impossible. Plus, affordable HD projectors let us watch classic movies on our porches on cool summer nights.
And some movies capture the season so well it’s darn near criminal to watch them in the fall or winter.
So, in no particular order, consider revisiting the following seven films to soak in those summertime vibes.
“Jaws” (1975)
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The film unofficially kicked off the summer blockbuster film season in 1975. It also perfectly captures the sounds, the sights, and the grit of beach sand between your toes.
Director Steven Spielberg’s second feature nailed every detail about the season, from kids frolicking on the beach to parents wondering what they’ll do when Friday’s five-o-clock whistle whines.
Oh, and there’s a killer shark stalking…
