The biggest film of 1982 (if not the entirety of the ’80s) was Steven Spielberg‘s E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. The film was such a massive pop culture touchstone that it remained in theaters for months, and by the time the…
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Tron, E.T., Blade Runner and Other Sci-Fi Films of 1982
Many genre fans consider 1982 the greatest year in the history of science fiction cinema. With films like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Thing, Tron, Blade Runner, and E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial released during that period 40…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite 1980s Sci-Fi Movie?
For this week’s poll, we want you to pick your favorite science fiction film of the 1980s. This is a deceptively complicated ask, as the decade was packed with sci-fi blockbusters that not only defined the era, but helped mold…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial
Today we’ve been celebrating the 1980s here on MovieFanfare, and when you think of that decade, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial quickly comes to mind. We’ve taken a still from Steven Spielberg‘s blockbuster and given it the Create-A-Caption treatment. We encourage you…
Read more →The 1980s: Looking Back at a Totally Awesome Decade for Movies!
Movies are so magical because they have the unique ability to transport us to another time and place. As viewers, we watch compelling stories unfold on the silver screen and, for a few hours at least, all our troubles take…
Read more →Check Out the Original Trailer for “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial”
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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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 →“Captain Underpants,” “E.T.,” “The Mummy,” and More New Releases!
Another week, another great batch of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. This week’s notable offerings including the first film based on a popular children’s book series, a special 35th anniversary edition of one of the most beloved films of all…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Steven Spielberg Theatrical Film?
With Close Encounters of the Third Kind currently enjoying a 40th anniversary re-release in theaters, we wanted you to sound off about which of the following magical movies from Steven Spielberg was your favorite! And share your thoughts on all…
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