Tag: John Williams
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JAWS
“Jaws” (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel, is a groundbreaking thriller that combines suspense, horror, and adventure with an iconic creature feature. The film is often credited with creating the summer blockbuster formula and remains one of the most influential films in cinematic history. It also casued an entire…
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STAR WARS (77)
“Star Wars” ( as reluctant as I am about this, I have to note that it was later retitled “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”, thus not to upset the Star Wars aficionados) is a 1977 epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first film released in…
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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” directed by Steven Spielberg in 1982, is a heartwarming and iconic science fiction film that captures the magic of childhood, friendship, and the power of empathy. The story begins in a quiet suburban neighborhood in California, where Elliott (Henry Thomas), a lonely and imaginative 10-year-old boy, stumbles upon a stranded alien being…
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1977 and stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr. The film explores the theme of alien contact and its effect on the human psyche. The story begins in Muncie, Indiana, where an electrician,…
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