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A critical companion to Steven Spielberg
\"This comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of all the works of Steven Spielberg is written by some of the top scholars working in fields ranging from philosophy and art to history and film studies. The chapters illuminate for scholars and fans the entire artistic career of Steven Spielberg\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children in the films of Steven Spielberg
To say that children matter in Steven Spielberg's films is an understatement.Think of the possessed Stevie in Something Evil (TV), Baby Langston in The Sugarland Express, the alien-abducted Barry in Close Encounters,Elliott and his unearthly alter-ego in E.T, the war-damaged Jim in Empire of the Sun, the little girl in the red coat in Schindler's.
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Citizen Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is the director or producer of over one third of the thirty highest grossing films of all time, yet most film scholars dismiss him as little more than a modern P. T. Barnum--a technically gifted and intellectually shallow showman who substitutes spectacle for substance. To date, no book has attempted to analyze the components of his worldview, the issues which animate his most significant works, the roots of his immense acceptance, and the influence his vast spectrum of imaginative products exerts on the public consciousness. _x000B_In Citizen Spielberg, Lester D. Friedman fills that void with a systematic analysis of the various genres in which the director has worked, including science fiction (E.T.), adventure (Raiders trilogy), race films (The Color Purple, Amistad), and war films (Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers List). Friedman concludes that Spielbergs films present a sustained artistic vision combined with a technical flair matched by few other filmmakers, and makes a compelling case for Spielberg to be considered as a major film artist. _x000B_
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A Companion to Steven Spielberg
A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection ofessays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era. ● Offers comprehensive coverage of Spielberg’s directorial output, from early works including Duel, The Sugarland Express, and Jaws, to recent films ● Explores Spielberg’s contribution to the development of visual effects and computer games, as well as the critical and popular reception of his films ● Topics include in-depth analyses of Spielberg’s themes, style, and filming techniques; commercial and cultural significance of the Spielberg ‘brand’ and his parallel career as a producer; and collaborative projects with artists and composers ● Brings together an international team of renowned scholars and emergent voices, balancing multiple perspectives and critical approaches ● Creates a timely and illuminating resource which acknowledges the ambiguity and complexity of Spielberg’s work, and reflects its increasing importance to film scholarship
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Steven Spielberg : all the films : the story behind every movie, episode, and short
Organised chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster movie that Steven Spielberg has ever directed, this resource draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced; from the creation of the costumes to the search for perfect locations; details about Spielberg's work with longtime collaborators like George Lucas, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and composer John Williams; and of course, the direction of some of Hollywood's most memorable scenes. Spanning more than 50 years, this title details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films like E.T., Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Color Purple, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan (to name just a few).
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Citizen Spielberg
Steven Spielberg's extraordinary career redefined Hollywood, but
his achievement goes far beyond shattered box office records.
Rejecting the view of Spielberg as a Barnumesque purveyor of
spectacle, Lester D. Friedman presents the filmmaker as a major
artist who pairs an ongoing willingness to challenge himself with a
widely recognized technical mastery.
This new edition of Citizen Spielberg expands
Friedman's original analysis to include films of the 2010s like
Lincoln and Ready Player One . Breaking down the
works by genre, Friedman looks at essential aspects of Spielberg's
art, from his storytelling concerns and worldview to the uncanny
connection with audiences that has powered his longtime influence
as a cultural force. Friedman's examination reveals a sustained
artistic vision--a vision that shows no sign of exhausting itself
or audiences after Spielberg's nearly fifty years as a high-profile
filmmaker.
Incisive and discerning, Citizen Spielberg offers a
career-spanning appraisal of a moviemaking icon.
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Steven Spielberg and Duel
Since the early 1970s, Steven Spielberg has directed more than two dozen films, many of which have achieved classic status. In addition to critical and commercial successes that include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, and Lincoln, Spielberg’s name has become synonymous with such thrilling adventure films as Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Minority Report. Before he became a world-renowned filmmaker, however, Spielberg established himself on television, helming episodes of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery; Marcus Welby, M.D.; and Columbo. But it was the small-screen version of a Richard Matheson short story that brought the young director’s work to the attention of critics and viewers alike. In Steven Spielberg and Duel: The Making of a Film Career, Steven Awalt provides an exhaustive study commemorating the film that decisively launched the career of a major film artist. Through in-depth research and interviews with the film’s creative and technical crew, the author tracks the film from genesis through production to release. Awalt conducted lengthy one-on-one interviews with Spielberg, Matheson, assistant director James Fargo, editor Frank Morriss, composer Billy Goldenberg, former MCA/Universal president Sidney J. Sheinberg, and writer-producer Steven Bochco, among others. Spielberg provided access to many rare documents from his archives, including multiple drafts of Duel’s teleplay, the shooting schedule, shooting logistics breakdowns, and production correspondence. The first book-length examination of this important production in the director’s early career, Steven Spielberg and Duel also includes the original teleplay by Matheson, four additional scenes created for the international theatrical release of the film, photos, and storyboards of the film’s final sequence. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an acclaimed work, this book will interest not only scholars and film historians but anyone interested in the work of Richard Matheson and Steven Spielberg.
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