Spielberg regrets editing guns out of 'E.T.' and opposes revising old films for modern sensitivity.
TL;DR
Steven Spielberg has expressed regret over re-editing his 1982 sci-fi blockbuster ET: The Extra Terrestrial to remove guns, stating that no film should be revised based on modern sensibilities. He also defended the cultural heritage of works like Roald Dahl's, which have been tweaked for modern readers, saying he does not believe in censorship. Spielberg's most recent film, The Fabelmans, received seven Oscar nominations, and his next project is rumored to be a drama based on the lead character from Bullitt.
- Steven Spielberg: ‘No film should be revised’ based on modern sensitivity The Guardian
- Spielberg blasts revising old films for modern audiences, admits ‘mistake’ in editing guns from 'E.T.' Fox News
- Steven Spielberg says it was ‘a mistake’ to edit guns out of ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ Gold Derby
- Steven Spielberg Says Editing Guns Out of 'E.T.' Was a 'Mistake': 'I Never Should Have Done That' PEOPLE
- Steven Spielberg Labels the Choice to Edit Guns Out of 'E.T.' a 'Mistake' The Daily Beast
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