Spielberg Admits Mistake in Editing Guns Out of 'E.T.'
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Steven Spielberg expressed regret for editing guns out of the 20th anniversary release of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," stating that "no film should be revised based on the lenses we now are." He also spoke out against censorship in literature and film, saying that it is important to preserve cultural heritage and history. Spielberg's latest film, "The Fabelmans," was nominated for seven Oscars, and he may be directing a remake of "Bullitt" starring Bradley Cooper.
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- Steven Spielberg Regrets Editing Guns Out of ‘E.T.,’ Says ‘No Film Should Be Revised’ for Today’s Standards: ‘That Was a Mistake’ Variety
- Spielberg blasts revising old films for modern audiences, admits ‘mistake’ in editing guns from 'E.T.' Fox News
- Steven Spielberg Regrets Editing Guns Out Of ‘E.T.’: “That Was A Mistake” Deadline
- Steven Spielberg Regrets His Mistake of Editing Guns Out of E.T. MovieWeb
- Spielberg Says Scrubbing Guns Out of Later 'E.T.' Cut a 'Mistake' The Daily Beast
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