Author Topic: 60 Reasons why Spielberg Rules (Read 2650 times)

Solo · « **on:** January 25, 2007, 11:11:56 AM »

http://www.empireonline.com/features/spielbergat60/60.asp

This is from December, apparently, when he turned 60, but I never saw it posted anywheres. I've never been a HUGE Spielberg fan, but I really have the utmost respect for the guy, and he has directed some of my favorite films.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM »

I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.

Cheebs · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:20:34 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM

I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.

Minority Report is one of his better films and that was recent.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:21:06 AM »

Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 11:20:34 AM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM
I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.
Minority Report is one of his better films and that was recent.

Right...

Solo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:22:41 AM »

Minority Report is my favorite Spielberg film aside from A.I. from either the 90's or 00's.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:24:07 AM »

Minority Report was great. I haven't seen it in years though

I went to the theater to see AI. Although I thought it was way too long (that ending could have been scrapped) I still really enjoyed.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:32:48 AM »

Minority Report was good fun.

Cheebs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2007, 11:50:37 AM »

Minority Report wins this topic

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2007, 04:01:28 PM »

Spielberg is meh overall, imo. Some good films, and alot of overhyped/over appreciated crap.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2007, 04:07:24 PM »

Outside of Raiders -- probably my favorite pure entertainment film of all time -- most of Spielberg's shit leaves me cold. I'd like to see him direct a challenging, difficult script for a change, instead of his largely pandering mainstream stuff.

Nolan >>> Spielberg

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2007, 05:06:12 PM »

Raiders is a decent adventure film, but cmon -- its hardly the classic people make it.

Cheebs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2007, 05:10:49 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:06:12 PM

Raiders is a decent adventure film, but cmon -- its hardly the classic people make it.

explain

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2007, 05:13:54 PM »

I've never been a real fan of the Indiana Jones films, and while I can't deny their effects on the industry I just don't think they're very good films in their own right.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:17:12 PM »

I really can't find it in my heart to criticise Raiders -- I'm sure plenty of the complaints are valid -- 'cuz I just

it. It plays to the things I dig: tough dudes, gutsy babes, the occult, nazi killin', adventure, and DEADLY TRAPS.

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:22:37 PM »

The guy is hit and miss, but when he hits, it drives it home.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:26:08 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:13:54 PM

I've never been a real fan of the Indiana Jones films, and while I can't deny their effects on the industry I just don't think they're very good films in their own right.

Shut the hell up you midnight munchie Burger King goin, DVD eatin, unkept jew afro havin, leechin off your parents diggin, chasin dreams of being the next Uwe Boll havin fatass

bagofeyes · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2007, 07:34:37 PM »

He doesn't know how to end movies properly

Cheebs · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2007, 07:35:25 PM »

Raiders is one of the few movies where I am speechless when trying to find a fault in it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2007, 07:37:12 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on January 25, 2007, 07:35:25 PM

Raiders is one of the few movies where I am speechless when trying to find a fault in it.

QFT

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2007, 09:35:59 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 06:26:08 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:13:54 PM
I've never been a real fan of the Indiana Jones films, and while I can't deny their effects on the industry I just don't think they're very good films in their own right.

Shut the hell up you midnight munchie Burger King goin, DVD eatin, unkept jew afro havin, leechin off your parents diggin, chasin dreams of being the next Uwe Boll havin fatass

lolz, I GUESS ITS RIGHT UP DURR WITH FORREST GUMP

Cheebs · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2007, 10:12:40 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 09:35:59 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 25, 2007, 06:26:08 PM
Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 25, 2007, 05:13:54 PM
I've never been a real fan of the Indiana Jones films, and while I can't deny their effects on the industry I just don't think they're very good films in their own right.

Shut the hell up you midnight munchie Burger King goin, DVD eatin, unkept jew afro havin, leechin off your parents diggin, chasin dreams of being the next Uwe Boll havin fatass

lolz, I GUESS ITS RIGHT UP DURR WITH FORREST GUMP

Don't hurt my love of Raiders.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2007, 10:17:30 PM »

He's really hit or miss. And yeah, he doesn't know how to end a movie most of the time. He nearly killed every good thing about Schindler's List with that awful Spielbergy Hollywoody speechifying Liam Neeson crying scene at the end. And in the dead spaces between the fantastic battle scenes, Saving Private Ryan was roll-your-eyes bad. He can't help but squirt some Spielberg all over every movie he directs, whether it calls for it or not.

Janus · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:20:22 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM

I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.

Not a movie, but as of recent definitely one of his best works as executive producer along with Tom Hanks:

Janus · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:21:42 AM »

ack, double post.

Cheebs · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2007, 08:54:17 AM »

Quote from: Janus on January 26, 2007, 12:20:22 AM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM
I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.

Not a movie, but as of recent definitely one of his best works as executive producer along with Tom Hanks:

(Image removed from quote.)

Executive Producer is a meaningless title

Mupepe · « **Reply #25 on:** January 26, 2007, 09:53:56 AM »

Minority Report was lame. The best thing that ever came from that movie is the animated gif of Cruise chasing the Mario Kart squad. lolz

Cheebs · « **Reply #26 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:34:06 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on January 26, 2007, 09:53:56 AM

Minority Report was lame. The best thing that ever came from that movie is the animated gif of Cruise chasing the Mario Kart squad. lolz

no u r lame

Mupepe · « **Reply #27 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:40:50 AM »

Quote from: Cheebs on January 26, 2007, 10:34:06 AM

Quote from: Mupepe on January 26, 2007, 09:53:56 AM
Minority Report was lame. The best thing that ever came from that movie is the animated gif of Cruise chasing the Mario Kart squad. lolz
no u r lame

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2007, 05:14:03 PM »

Quote from: Janus on January 26, 2007, 12:20:22 AM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on January 25, 2007, 11:14:23 AM
I love alot of spielberg films, but his last few movies have been shit. Excpet for munich, which was ok.

Not a movie, but as of recent definitely one of his best works as executive producer along with Tom Hanks:

(Image removed from quote.)

BoB has everything SPR lacks. Partly because it's based on true events and sticks pretty damned close to the facts - although contrary to the episode focusing on him, Private Blythe did not die after the war from his wounds. He fully recovered, and went on to be decorated in the Korean War. He retired from the Army and died in the late 1960s, I believe. The series makers were misinformed and confused him with another soldier named BLythe during their research, and it was too late to correct their mistakes when the truth was discovered.

futami · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2007, 08:41:49 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on January 25, 2007, 04:07:24 PM

Outside of Raiders -- probably my favorite pure entertainment film of all time -- most of Spielberg's shit leaves me cold. I'd like to see him direct a challenging, difficult script for a change, instead of his largely pandering mainstream stuff.

Nolan >>> Spielberg

munich was great, if a bit too conciliatory for my tastes.

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Author Topic: 60 Reasons why Spielberg Rules (Read 2650 times)