The Blind Optimism of ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece is visually arresting and emotionally complex. Read More
May 9, 2019
Steven Spielberg
Watch ‘Shazam!’ Then Watch These Movies
We recommend 12 movies to watch after you see the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe. Read More
April 7, 2019
Watch Jordan Peele’s ‘Us,’ Then Watch These Movies
We recommend 12 movies and a TV episode to watch after you see the latest from Jordan Peele. Read More
March 22, 2019
Steven Spielberg Has A Long History of Opposing Streaming
Recent reports say the director intends to propose a ban on Netflix and other streaming platforms from Oscars contention, but… Read More
March 5, 2019
‘War of the Worlds’ and Spielberg’s Mastery of Tension
A breakdown of one of Spielberg's most exhilarating sequences, and why it deserves to be considered one of his best. Read More
January 25, 2019
There’s a Place for Them: Meet the Stars of Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
"Something's coming, something good..." Read More
January 15, 2019
How Crowds Can Fully Immerse Audiences
Watch this video essay about the interactive nature of crowds in films. Read More
December 17, 2018
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads to the Big Screen from Oprah and Spielberg
After a successful run on Broadway, a cinematic musical is a fitting way to remake one of Steven Spielberg's most… Read More
November 5, 2018
Aaron Sorkin Sets Sophomore Directing Gig With ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Sacha Baron Cohen is expected to star, presumably as Yippie counterculture icon Abbie Hoffman. Read More
October 29, 2018