Melissa Mathison wrote the perfect screenplay for E.T. Is there a movie that defined your youth? For me, it was watching E.T. in my aunt's basement, being pretty much terrified at the last half hour when the government shows up and causes a ruckus. I must have seen that movie at least once a month for over five years, and I was terrified every time. I watched it as an adult last week and still was on the edge of my seat. The movie was written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Steven Spielberg. Not only was it a hit, but it was the movie that really changed everything for Spielberg. It solidified him as a box office king and showed that he could masterfully showcase emotions, humor, and grandeur all while walking the tightrope of tone and coming-of-age stories. So what are some writing and directing dips we can gather from the movie? Check out this video from Behind the Curtain, and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 1 September, 2021