There are directors and there are composers, and then there are pairings so fused that it becomes hard to imagine one without the other. Hitchcock had Herrmann, at least for a while. Burton has Elfman, most of the time. But no director-composer relationship in film history has lasted longer, produced more, or shaped the sound … Continue reading Two Notes, Five Notes, and Fifty Years: How John Williams Became the Sound of Steven Spielberg
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Some Thoughts After Seeing E.T.
I know what you're thinking... What?! This guy who claims to be obsessed with movies has never seen a beloved classic like E.T?! Calm down. Of course I've seen E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial. But until this past weekend, I'd never seen it on the big screen. Or had I? See... here's the thing... I have … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing E.T.
My Gaming History: Atari 2600
Last time I did one of these posts was the first time I did one of these posts. And it was all about the ColecoVision. It was a handy little device that you hooked into your television set that allowed you to play the arcade hit Donkey Kong right in your own living room. This … Continue reading My Gaming History: Atari 2600
My Favorite Movies #21 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... With new scenes and special effects, the 20th anniversary re-release of Steven Spielberg's 1982 smash hit tells the heartwarming story of the special bond 10-year-old Elliot forges with an alien he names E.T. This is the earliest movie that I can remember seeing in the … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #21 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
AFI #24 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... A lonely suburban boy befriends a gentle alien and tries to help it return home while protecting it from government forces that are in pursuit. Kids, I can't believe I did this. I watched a couple of these things out of order. I know... I'll … Continue reading AFI #24 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
