The Color Purple (1985) Review: Melodramatic Masterpiece
“The Color Purple,” directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1985, is a film that has sparked both admiration and …
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Something Evil (1972): Spielberg Telemovie That Paved the Way for Modern Horror
In 1972, a young Steven Spielberg directed a telemovie called Something Evil, a project that served as a significant milestone …
War of the Worlds (2005) Movie Review, Film summary, Cast & Crew
War of the Worlds (2005) Movie Review: A Gripping Sci-Fi Masterpiece “War of the Worlds” (2005) is a modern retelling …
Spielberg’s War of the Worlds (2005): Epic Fail or Masterpiece?
Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds” (2005) reimagines H.G. Wells’ classic novel, bringing it into the present day and tapping …
The Goonies (1985) Movie Review & Film summary, Cast
Beloved by everyone under the age of ten who saw it back in the day, The Goonies was one of …
Freedom and Fate in George Lucas’s THX 1138 and Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report
An edited version of an academic essay I wrote in 2009, looking at common generic concerns. George Lucas and Steven …
