Steven Spielberg

The Blind Optimism of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

By  Kieran Fisher 

Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece is visually arresting and emotionally complex.

Watch ‘Shazam!’ Then Watch These Movies

By  Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 12 movies to watch after you see the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe.

Watch Jordan Peele’s ‘Us,’ Then Watch These Movies

By  Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 12 movies and a TV episode to watch after you see the latest from Jordan Peele.

Steven Spielberg Has A Long History of Opposing Streaming

By  Jenna Benchetrit 

Recent reports say the director intends to propose a ban on Netflix and other streaming platforms from Oscars contention, but at what cost?

‘War of the Worlds’ and Spielberg’s Mastery of Tension

By  Hayden Cornmell 

A breakdown of one of Spielberg’s most exhilarating sequences, and why it deserves to be considered one of his best.

There’s a Place for Them: Meet the Stars of Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

By  Sheryl Oh 

“Something’s coming, something good…”

How Crowds Can Fully Immerse Audiences

By  Pierce Singgih 

Watch this video essay about the interactive nature of crowds in films.

‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads to the Big Screen from Oprah and Spielberg

By  Brad Gullickson 

After a successful run on Broadway, a cinematic musical is a fitting way to remake one of Steven Spielberg’s most significant films.

Aaron Sorkin Sets Sophomore Directing Gig With ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’

By  Sheryl Oh 

Sacha Baron Cohen is expected to star, presumably as Yippie counterculture icon Abbie Hoffman.