Steven Spielberg‘s E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial is one of the most beloved films of the 1980s (if not all time). While it seems unthinkable now, by no means was the film a guaranteed hit when it first hit theaters in…
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Jaws Disco: Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back To The Dance Floor
Back in 1976, Jaws-related mania had so impacted every aspect of modern life that you weren’t even free from the feeding frenzy on the dance floor. Just when you thought you were safe at the disco came Lalo Schifrin‘s dance…
Read more →Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” and More DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Are you ready to play? Well, press play, actually, because you’re going to want to watch this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases ASAP! This week’s offerings include Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster, a John Carpenter cult classic, an assortment of 1990s…
Read more →Poll: Name Your Favorite Character from “Saving Private Ryan”
It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since Saving Private Ryan was released. Director Steven Spielberg‘s touching and realistic effort ranks among the best WWII pictures ever made, thanks in no small part to a stellar…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Raiders of the Lost Ark
If adventure has a name…it must be Create-A-Caption! This week, our Create-A-Caption focuses on the 1981 blockbuster smash Raiders of the Lost Ark. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas‘ rousing adventure introduced the world to archaeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), and…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Post
This week’s Create-A-Caption has some fun with The Post, the Tom Hanks/Meryl Streep drama about the Washington Post and the Pentagon Papers, the classified government study that detailed the true scope–and likelihood of success–of America’s involvement in Vietnam. It’s an…
Read more →Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in “The Post” Lead This Week’s New Releases
From a riveting true story to a Soviet film classic, this week’s new releases span the scope of cinema — showcasing the diverse and wonderful world of film. Take a look at what DVDs and Blu-rays are now available. The…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg‘s current success with Ready Player One proves that the powerhouse director still knows a thing or two about tapping into the pop culture zeitgeist. Arguably his most beloved film, with apologies to Jaws fanatics everywhere, is 1982’s E.T.:…
Read more →Immerse Yourself In the World of “Ready Player One” With These Funko POP! Toys
Steven Spielberg‘s Ready Player One is currently thrilling audiences thanks to its stunning visuals and countless nostalgic references. Largely set in virtual reality, the film owes much to not only films of the 1980s, but other works like The Shining…
Read more →A Day on Set with Steven Spielberg
In today’s guest post, Craig Joseph Pisani discusses his experiences participating as an extra in a Steven Spielberg film! Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Jurassic Park. These are just a few household…
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