tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post3354943851279970465..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 10 Steven Spielberg FilmsDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-4239708728195368192013-05-29T14:02:50.183-05:002013-05-29T14:02:50.183-05:00Alex, when I watched E.T. again last year, I was r...Alex, when I watched E.T. again last year, I was really surprised by how well it worked. I didn't expect it to resonate so strongly for me as an adult, but I liked it more than I did as a kid. I'm glad to hear that you're also a fan. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-53519782635370127362013-05-29T11:55:36.330-05:002013-05-29T11:55:36.330-05:00Great list here. E.T. will always be my favorite S...Great list here. E.T. will always be my favorite Spielberg flick. I recently rewatched it and was completely transported. It takes me away, all the time, every time.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-70474997290048695382013-05-23T23:00:10.591-05:002013-05-23T23:00:10.591-05:00It's tough for me to think of people not likin...It's tough for me to think of people not liking Raiders. I watched it a lot as a kid on a VHS dub, and it still really works for me. However, I don't expect that anything is everyone's cup of tea. Have you seen any of the other Indy films?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-67589056651704205792013-05-23T22:59:04.558-05:002013-05-23T22:59:04.558-05:00I think there are some movies that you don't n...I think there are some movies that you don't need to run out to see. I'd definitely suggest any on this list if you haven't seen them. Schindler's is worth checking out for sure. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-71690854273813582382013-05-23T17:23:24.784-05:002013-05-23T17:23:24.784-05:00I'm surprised that Raiders is your favorite bt...I'm surprised that Raiders is your favorite btw. I didn't like it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-78700433739878501752013-05-23T17:22:29.108-05:002013-05-23T17:22:29.108-05:00I've only seen his more commercial, action mov...I've only seen his more commercial, action movies (ET, Jurassic) and The Color Purple (which I love). I should be stoned for such a major oversight seeing how prolific he is. It always seems like he's attached to ever movie lol, either as a producer or director. Schindler's List will be my next foray into his filmography.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-2635383709555993802013-05-22T22:43:12.714-05:002013-05-22T22:43:12.714-05:00Thanks Ruth! You can't go wrong with Last Crus...Thanks Ruth! You can't go wrong with Last Crusade. It's so much fun. I would put it behind Raiders for me, but it's a very slight drop-off. Both are excellent choices. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-30915874571530893832013-05-22T20:09:51.060-05:002013-05-22T20:09:51.060-05:00Awesome list! I think I'd put Jurassic Park, S...Awesome list! I think I'd put Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Minority Report in my top five but I know The Last Crusade would top my list. LOVE, LOVE that movie.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-22469817310028322142013-05-21T21:56:33.853-05:002013-05-21T21:56:33.853-05:00Thanks Josh! I know there are a lot of fans of bot...Thanks Josh! I know there are a lot of fans of both A.I. and Minority Report in particular, but I thought they might get some disagreement. Thus far, most seem to agree. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-28275672469720689402013-05-21T18:50:11.153-05:002013-05-21T18:50:11.153-05:00Great list, Dan. Can't argue with any of these...Great list, Dan. Can't argue with any of these picks. Also, I love that you included A.I., Close Encounters, and Minority Report, as those films are often not associated with his best work.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-87319393036693323212013-05-20T13:02:02.464-05:002013-05-20T13:02:02.464-05:00It's great to hear that you're such a fan ...It's great to hear that you're such a fan of A.I. While it was pretty far down the list, I still think it's a very strong achievement for Spielberg. War of the Worlds is an entertaining movie and good fun; it would fall just below the movies that I listed and nearly made the also-rans list. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-26615697578327890972013-05-20T10:11:57.380-05:002013-05-20T10:11:57.380-05:00Would have A.I further up (I think this will come ...Would have A.I further up (I think this will come to be regarded as a Spielberg masterpiece in years to come), but otherwise a great list. He's a legend isn't he? I've always really liked War of the Worlds, although I appear to be in the minority on that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-11681333210594513392013-05-19T20:15:46.544-05:002013-05-19T20:15:46.544-05:00It's possible that it didn't make a differ...It's possible that it didn't make a difference, but I do think that movies that many loved when they came out (or a few years later in my case) will play so different now, especially if they've been built up so high. I had a feeling this might be the case.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-45536016283861981692013-05-19T20:14:16.904-05:002013-05-19T20:14:16.904-05:00Steve, I actually haven't seen War Horse, thou...Steve, I actually haven't seen War Horse, though I'd be really surprised if it made it. I just couldn't get enthused about it after the trailers. I also sometimes forget about Close Encounters, and I was really surprised to remember how great it is the last time I saw it. I agree that Catch Me If You Can is very good. Leo's performance was on my list of his best roles. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-16636591978472754232013-05-18T10:15:42.652-05:002013-05-18T10:15:42.652-05:00First and only time I have seen Raiders was a litt...First and only time I have seen Raiders was a little over a year ago. So, No.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-87742189032791458952013-05-17T22:38:56.229-05:002013-05-17T22:38:56.229-05:00Catch Me if You Can is underrated.
I'm reall...Catch Me if You Can is underrated. <br /><br />I'm really pleased to see Close Encounters on this list--it's one I tend to forget about until someone reminds me of it. <br /><br />I'm also really happy to see War Horse didn't even make the "also-ran" list.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-18683779019414235672013-05-17T14:09:40.811-05:002013-05-17T14:09:40.811-05:00I'm a bit surprised that Raiders didn't wo...I'm a bit surprised that Raiders didn't work for you, but it makes sense when you list your favorites. Did you see it as a kid? I think that also makes a difference. Glad to hear that you're also a fan of Minority Report. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-3032443274030503462013-05-17T14:02:11.108-05:002013-05-17T14:02:11.108-05:00In most cases, I also have the most admiration for...In most cases, I also have the most admiration for Spielberg's straight-up entertainment movies. Those are the ones that I return to the most. He accomplished a lot with SPR and SL, but they fall a bit short of my favorites. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-86384302039641044392013-05-17T13:59:41.125-05:002013-05-17T13:59:41.125-05:00I definitely will check out that Filmspottong Foru...I definitely will check out that Filmspottong Forum discussion soon. War Horse is one of the few that I haven't caught yet. I've heard a wide range of reactions. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-18669518612371227132013-05-17T10:14:24.042-05:002013-05-17T10:14:24.042-05:00My list looks like this:
1. Close Encounters of th...My list looks like this:<br />1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind<br />2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade<br />3. A.I.: Artificial Intelligence<br />4. Lincoln<br />5. Schindler's List<br />6. War Horse<br /><br />A lot of other lists and comments on Spielberg are here: http://www.filmspotting.net/forum/index.php?topic=3341.0Steve Kimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187112520269562190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-3055393469934161202013-05-17T09:24:01.994-05:002013-05-17T09:24:01.994-05:00I'm just happy that Schindler's List didn&...I'm just happy that Schindler's List didn't win, as expected, but I'm kind of meh on Saving Private Ryan making it, since I kind of hate that movie.<br /><br />I would have A.I., E.T. and Jaws as my top three (E.T. being my #1). This would be a hard list to make though. Spielberg is not a director I adore. he has some surefire hits, but also some real low points for me. I prefer him to have fun. Love the Minority Report mention! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-82188089697863019132013-05-17T09:24:01.368-05:002013-05-17T09:24:01.368-05:00I have often wondered how difficult it will be mak...I have often wondered how difficult it will be make this list? I am not the biggest fan of all his movies but even then there are remarkably many to choose from and quite a few of them are legendary.<br /><br />I was never a big fan of A.I. or Indiana Jones, though I have only seen Raiders. Apart from that however, I think our lists will be remarkably similar but with rearranging the rankings. SPR and Schindler's List will be my top 2. Really glad to say Minority Report so high. It really worked for me as well.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-6203743084585814272013-05-17T07:34:10.302-05:002013-05-17T07:34:10.302-05:00Thanks Chris! It was a very tough one, even with 1...Thanks Chris! It was a very tough one, even with 10 choices. You should definitely check out Close Encounters and Schindler's when you get a chance. They're both great, for entirely different reasons. Schindler's length and subject probably make it seem daunting, but it's worth it. I figure that Minority Report is the one that might get some objections, but it really worked for me. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-35741503834079989262013-05-17T02:58:17.288-05:002013-05-17T02:58:17.288-05:00Great piece Dan. Such a difficult list to make! In...Great piece Dan. Such a difficult list to make! In my own list I probably wouldn't have Minority Report quite as high but I also have some pretty huge blind spots when it comes to Spielberg, namely Schindler's List and Close Encounters. Can't believe I still haven't seen those!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com