Steven Spielberg on Aliens, Young Directors and Being Turned Down for Bond

About this episode

Steven Spielberg discusses aliens, his rejection for Bond, and offers advice to young directors.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the master filmmaker himself - Steven Spielberg. The Hollywood icon answers your questions on the existence of aliens, being rejected for Bond and his advice to up and coming directors like Backrooms' Kane Parsons. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at ⁠therestisentertainment.com ⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ Video Editor: James Clayden Camera Op: Graham Howe Camera Assistant: Edward Lee & Harry Swan Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Emma Jackson Exec Producer: Neil Fearn & Sam Psyk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Osman, Marina Hyde

Guest: Steven Spielberg

Topics covered

• Steven Spielberg
• film industry
• directing advice
• aliens
• James Bond
• young directors

Keywords

• Steven Spielberg
• aliens
• Bond
• directors
• film
• Hollywood

Sponsors

Octopus Energy, Lloyds

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Organizations: Lloyds, Coles Books, Goalhanger

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