As my wife and I drove to Playhouse Square to watch a screening of the 1975 classic "Jaws," I told her I thought maybe 100 would be at the venue that holds over 2,500.

Was I wrong, and this movie-going night could have not been more right.

A special thank you to Playhouse Square, which showed "Jaws" on Thursday night as part of its 14th annual Cinema at the Square! series.

At least 1,000 were there to watch the movie about a killer shark that terrorizes a small beach town. The crowd, myself included, wasn't simply into the film. We were all really, really into the film.

When it was time to laugh, scream and clap, the crowd did so with energy. It felt like opening night for "Jaws" in 1975. A huge reaction occurred when actor Roy Scheider uttered his famous line, "You're gonna need a bigger boat."

When the film's credits began to roll, it was time for the final ovation of the night. Plenty in attendance were of the older variety, but many were teen-agers, some even younger, proving why "Jaws" has and will always stand the test of time.

Isn't that what any great film does?

- Mark Podolski

To me, there's nothing like a great movie on the big screen.

To me, there isn't a movie better than "Jaws," the movie that started the summer blockbuster genre.

I've watched the movies countless times, but I've never seen it on the big screen. Until now, or least next week. The countdown has started and I can't wait.

On Thursday, Aug. 18, Playhouse Square is showing "Jaws" as part of its Cinema at the Square series. My wife and I will be there. It should be a moviegoing experience unlike any other. The 1975 film starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw and Roy Scheider is one of a kind, and the ultimate summer flick.

If you've never seen "Jaws,"  and are heading the Aug. 18 showing, I am jealous. I wish I could see the film that made Steven Spielberg a star for the first time all over again. Let the countdown begin, but remember:

Don't go in the water.

- Mark Podolski