From Critics at Large: Steve Spielberg's Blockbusters
About this episode
The episode discusses Steve Spielberg's impact on the modern blockbuster with a focus on his recent work, 'Disclosure Day'.
Half a century ago, the “Jaws” director created the blueprint for the modern blockbuster. With “Disclosure Day,” he returns to the form he helped invent.
Topics covered
- blockbuster films
- Steve Spielberg
- cinema history
- film analysis
- modern filmmaking
Keywords
- Steve Spielberg
- blockbuster
- Jaws
- Disclosure Day
- film industry
- cinema
- movie history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jaws, Disclosure Day
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