Tag: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
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Sci-Fi Scenes That Scared Actors In Real Life
Hollywood’s fascination with science fiction has produced some of the greatest thrills in movie history. “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” “The Matrix,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” and “The Day the Earth Stood Still” are but a handful of films that rank high amongst genre enthusiasts for their audacious ideas, innovative visuals, originality, colorful characters, and timeless appeal.…
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Steven Spielberg’s Unmade Movies: 10 Films The Oscar-Winner Came Close to Directing
Steven Spielberg’s unprecedented five-decade stint at the apex of Hollywood owes as much to his versatility as his filmmaking talents. Since bursting onto the scene with “The Sugarland Express” in 1974, the director has proven himself capable of working in nearly every genre imaginable, oftentimes in the same year.After helping to create the modern summer…
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Oscars: Five Burning Questions With Nomination Voting Underway
The universe is bigger than you realize, and so are the Oscar-nom possibilities. The nomination period for AMPAS members runs from Jan. 12-17, which means voters will be casting ballots prior to the reveal of noms from key guilds such as BAFTA and the WGA. That poses some tantalizing questions about how Academy voters will…
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The Fablesmans Is Steven Spielberg’s Most Personal Work on Jewish Faith
Steven Spielberg is among the most quintessentially “American” filmmakers of all time; while his films span countless genres and appeal to a variety of different generations, Spielberg has always taken a keen interest in both examining and contesting what “patriotism” really is. Whether it’s the bravery of a world-weary archeologist in Raiders of the Lost…
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40 Years Later, This Exclusive E.T. Featurette Examines Spielberg’s Inner Child
Is it a reach to call “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” one of the best family movies ever made? Probably not, as its mixture of deep themes and childlike wonder makes a great watch for everyone, regardless of age. To say that this was intentional would be an understatement — director Steven Spielberg has been quite open…
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The Friday The 13th Sequel That Kicked Off A Trend In Horror Movies
1982 was a watershed year in terms of theatrical exhibition. The hit-cluttered summer release schedule — which included all-timers like “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Poltergeist” and “An Officer and a Gentleman” — firmly established the season as a commercial goldmine. Tucked in between the blockbusters and bombs was the modest sensation of “Friday the 13th Part…
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Edgar Wright Remembers Seeing, And Being Scarred By, The Thing For The First Time
When we look back on the iconic films from the summer of 1982, we typically discuss their artistic and commercial influence on the medium. What we don’t do nearly enough is dig into how they shaped the next generation of filmmakers.While millions of youngsters left movies like “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Poltergeist,” “Blade Runner,” “Conan the…
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Late Cinematographers Michael Chapman and Allen Daviau Remembered at Camerimage Film Festival
Acclaimed cinematographers and ASC members Michael Chapman and Allen Daviau, who both died last year, were the focus of a legacy panel at EnergaCamerimage Film Festival on Monday, led by the likes of Lawrence Sher (“Joker”), Xavier Pérez Grobet (“Watchmen”), Amy Vincent (‘Footloose”) and Seamus McGarvey (“Atonement”).Nominated for five Oscars for his work on “Bugsy,”…
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‘Blade Runner’ Anniversary: The Weekend When ‘E.T.’ and ‘Star Trek II’ Crushed Ridley Scott
In the early 1980s, Cinefantastique was an extraordinarily detailed and authoritative sci-fi film magazine. Founded as a mimeographed fanzine a year before the 1968 release of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” it became a serious, almost scholarly glossy. And in 1982, Cinefantastique opened the year with a double issue that featured “Blade Runner,” Ridley Scott’s adaptation…
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Steven Spielberg Pays Tribute To ‘E.T.’ Cinematographer Allen Daviau, Who Died Of Covid-19
When someone who works in the industry dies, we usually focus on the actors, writers, and directors — after all, so does the Academy’s In Memoriam segment. One role we generally don’t focus on so much are the cinematographers, and we just lost one of the greats. Allen Daviau, the 5-time Academy Award nominee cinematographer…