Steven Spielberg

Jan. 31, 2017

Tye Sheridan and the Power of Steven SpielbergA no-brainer, really.

By Ryan Brown and Neil Janowitz

Dec. 23, 2016

Here’s Why You Don’t See the Shark in Jaws for So LongDon’t underestimate the power of suggestion.

By Ryan Brown and Kevin Lincoln

Dec. 22, 2016

The Odd Story Behind Raiders’ Famous Fight Scene“I was no longer capable of staying out of my trailer for more than it took to expose a roll of film …”

By Ryan Brown and Hunter Harris

john travolta brain trust Nov. 28, 2016

Travolta Did O.J. Because Oprah Told Him to“It was Spielberg. It was Oprah. It was Rita Hanks and Tom Hanks.”

By Karen Brill

lost classics Nov. 17, 2016

What Happens When Filmmakers Raid Dead Directors’ Unmade Projects?It’s often fascinating to watch two strong directorial sensibilities clash.

By Bilge Ebiri

the industry Sept. 14, 2016

Weinstein and Spielberg Have Rival Kidnap MoviesIt’s a case of the Tobies!

By Jackson McHenry

casting couch July 15, 2016

Oscar Isaac Joins Spielberg’s Edgardo MortaraMark Rylance is also starring in the drama.

By Jackson McHenry

vulture lists June 30, 2016

Steven Spielberg’s Child Actors, Ranked From Very Good to All-Time GreatRanging from E.T. up to The BFG.

By Kevin Lincoln

movie review June 30, 2016

Movie Review: The BFGDespite the inevitable E.T. comparisons, the two films have little in common.

By David Edelstein

one more west side story to tell June 17, 2016

Spielberg, Kushner to Remake West Side StoryKushner is working on the script.

By Karen Brill

tranks for nothing June 16, 2016

Josh Trank Doesn’t Deserve to Be a Catchall for Failed Young DirectorsThe Fantastic Four helmer was burned anew.

By Kevin Lincoln

in development June 15, 2016

Steven Spielberg Is Making a Movie About Walter CronkiteFocusing on Cronkite’s relationship with the Vietnam War.

By Karen Brill

trailer mix May 15, 2016

New The BFG Trailer: Bigger, Friendlier, GianterSteven Spielberg hears your lonely heart.

By Halle Kiefer

cannes 2016 May 14, 2016

Cannes: Steven Spielberg On BFG, Mark Rylance We tried to find out if Spielberg might cast the Oscar winner in Indiana Jones 5.

By Kyle Buchanan

the industry Apr. 12, 2016

Spielberg to Helm Kidnapping of Edgardo MortaraWith Mark Rylance attached as Pope Pius IX!

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

casting couch Mar. 18, 2016

Simon Pegg May Join Ready Player One, Just As the Prophecy ForetoldSteven Spielberg is directing.

By Madeline Raynor

indiana jones 5 Mar. 15, 2016

The New Indiana Jones Movie Is Officially Coming in 2019Don’t worry, it will still star Harrison Ford.

By Nate Jones

casting couch Feb. 24, 2016

Tye Sheridan Will Be the Virtual Hero of Spielberg’s Ready Player OneReady Player One has found its player one.

By Jackson McHenry

obits Jan. 3, 2016

Iconic Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, 85, DiesZsigmond worked with some of the most revered filmmakers of the 20th century, from Steven Spielberg to Brian De Palma.

By Greg Cwik

movies Dec. 22, 2015

Steven Spielberg Pays Tribute to Late E.T. Screenwriter Melissa MathisonThey met on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark and a longtime friendship was formed.

By Ira Madison III

star wars Dec. 14, 2015

Spielberg: Star Wars Has Abrams TerrifiedIt was a big investment on Disney’s part.

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

star wars Dec. 10, 2015

Abrams Got a Job Rec From Spielberg for ForceHere’s what was said, according to 60 Minutes.

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

indiana jones Dec. 2, 2015

Spielberg Says Harrison Ford Will Always Be IndyThis isn’t James Bond.

By Jackson McHenry

presidential medal of freedom Nov. 25, 2015

Obama Awards the Medal of Freedom to SpielbergLet freedom ring around your neck!

By E. Alex Jung

jurassic world Nov. 8, 2015

There Are Going to Be Two Jurassic World SequelsNo word on whether Chris Pratt will get exponentially more attractive with each installment.

By Jackson McHenry

Nov. 5, 2015

E.T. Screenwriter Melissa Mathison Dies at 65Mathison was married to Harrison Ford from 1983 to 2004.

By Nate Jones

tv Oct. 24, 2015

Bryan Fuller Is Bringing Back Amazing StoriesSpielberg’s show didn’t last long, but it has accrued a cult following.

By Greg Cwik

shenanigans Oct. 21, 2015

Back to the Future Could Have Had an Awful TitleNobody is trying to see Space Man From Pluto.

By Ira Madison III

moving images Oct. 19, 2015

How Steven Spielberg Became Willing to Go ThereIn his later works, he has shown a surprising willingness to examine the issues of his day.

By Bilge Ebiri

party chats Oct. 15, 2015

Spielberg on Bridge of Spies’ Opening Scene“The inspiration for that was just the sounds of New York City.”

By Yelena Shuster

party chats Oct. 5, 2015

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg Still Crazy for Each Other After All These YearsThe heart grows fonder.

By Yelena Shuster

movie review Oct. 4, 2015

Bridge of Spies Is a Subtler Kind of Spielberg MovieSober but stirring, it continues his creative evolution from fatherless child to nervous father wondering (absent role models) if he’s doing the right thing in the right way.

By David Edelstein

comic-book movies Sept. 2, 2015

Steven Spielberg: All Things — Even Superhero Movies — Must Pass“There will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western.”

By Nate Jones

July 8, 2015

Bridge of Spies Trailer: Everyman Tom Hanks Prevents a Nuclear WarWritten by the Coen brothers.

By E. Alex Jung

trailer mix June 5, 2015

Bridge of Spies Trailer: Can Spielberg and Hanks Do It Again?Based on an unlikely true story and scripted by the Coen brothers.

By Kyle Buchanan

May 11, 2015

The World Needs Another ‘Poltergeist,’ by Brandon HartleyMr. President, esteemed members of Congress and the American armed forces, I thank you for joining me here in the War Room of the National […]

By Brian Boone

movies Mar. 25, 2015