‘Hook’ (1991) fails to get off the ground even with Spielberg directing
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Even the masters can misfire, as seen in this “Peter Pan” riff that doesn’t firmly plant its hook.
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‘Hook’ (1991) fails to get off the ground even with Spielberg directing
Spielberg shows understanding of TV news in ‘Savage’ (1973)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The young director’s skills are on full display in a conspiracy-thriller pilot episode that wasn’t picked up by NBC.
Spielberg helps launch ‘Columbo’ with ‘Murder by the Book’ (1971)
Throwback Thursday (TV review): His direction combines with Falk’s immediate grasp of the character to propel the series to decades of popularity.
‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ (2001) movingly explores core SF question of 21st century
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): What is the difference between human and robot? One thing is for sure: That’s going to be harder to answer as time goes by.
‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ (1983) is … four episodes of ‘Twilight Zone’
Frightening Friday (Movie review): More money doesn’t make the stories better, and these stories are pretty blunt. But a bit of Spielberg magic comes through.
‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982) finds the best of human nature in outer space
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Spielberg’s knack for encapsulating children’s feelings via directorial skill reaches its zenith.
‘Something Evil’ (1972) is something forgettable from Spielberg
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it has good actors, this attempt at “less is more” horror needed something more.
‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ (1977) is the definitive alien-visitation film
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though some wonder has been sapped from aliens through the years, Spielberg’s craftsmanship alone makes the film worth watching.
Spielberg’s episodes set tone of ‘Amazing Stories’ Season 1 (1985-86)
Throwback Thursday (TV review): The two installments directed by Spielberg tap into his sensitivities for domestic drama and military camaraderie.
Spielberg taps into an out-of-touch wavelength in ‘Disclosure Day’
Movie review: The director of “Close Encounters” and “E.T.” doesn’t grasp how people gather and parse information in the internet age.