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film1 month ago•19 min saved

The 70s Filmmaking Rebellion That Still Shapes Hollywood

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg broke free from the studio system in the 1970s, building independent ventures that produced landmark hits (The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, E.T.) and transformed Hollywood’s power dynamics; the piece argues their fight for creative autonomy inspired a new generation while inviting later executives to imitate and co‑opt their methods, a pattern echoed today as filmmakers seek ownership within a tentpole/IP‑dominated era.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#1970s-cinema #autonomy #coppola

entertainment7 months ago•9 min saved

Reevaluating Spielberg’s ‘AI’ in Today’s Context

Revisiting Spielberg's 2001 film 'AI: Artificial Intelligence' reveals that, while the film's depiction of AI feels more plausible today, its storytelling and themes seem more disjointed and less impactful than when it was first released, raising questions about its relevance and the nature of artificial and human intelligence.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #entertainment #film-review

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"David Leitch in Talks to Direct 2025 'Jurassic World' Sequel"

Filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct the next Jurassic World movie, set to be released on July 2, 2025, with David Koepp writing the script and Steven Spielberg executive producing. The film is expected to launch a "new Jurassic era" and may not involve characters from the previous Jurassic World movies or the original Jurassic Park saga. Leitch, known for action films like Deadpool 2 and Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, has become a go-to director for Universal.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#david-leitch #entertainment #jurassic-world

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Netflix Series Unveils Mysterious UFO Sightings in Spielberg's Village"

A spoof road sign featuring a spaceship warning about UFOs has appeared in the village of Broad Haven in Pembrokeshire, which is known for its mysterious sightings and is featured in a Steven Spielberg Netflix series called Encounters. The sign has since been taken down as the council was not approached for consent. The village gained international attention in 1977 when 16 schoolchildren claimed to have witnessed a UFO, and their story is now being told in a documentary produced by Spielberg's company.

via BBC|

#broad-haven #encounters #entertainment

travel2 years ago•4 min saved

Obamas and Spielberg visit Montserrat monastery after Springsteen concert, Michelle shows off tambourine skills and becomes backup singer.

Barack and Michelle Obama, along with Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw, visited the Montserrat monastery in Catalonia, Spain, the day after attending a Bruce Springsteen concert. The former president and first lady shook hands with tourists and admired the Black Madonna statue inside the monastery. The group has been exploring Barcelona, visiting cultural sites such as the Sagrada Familia Basilica and the Picasso Museum, and dining at highly-rated restaurants. Michelle Obama surprised fans by going on stage with Springsteen's wife and bandmate during the concert.

via Daily Mail|

#barcelona #montserrat-monastery #obama