Articles about Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

"The Avengers" director Joss Whedon in his own words on how "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" changed his life

An essay arguing that that films like "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" could be more appropriately deemed "New Hollywood" than movies like "Five Easy Pieces" or "Midnight Cowboy" because these blockbusters signal Hollywood's return to gearing their product for a mass audience after the studio system's countercultural (but historically beloved) hiccup - and that New Hollywood's understanding of "quantity" is quite different than Old Hollywood.

An argument that 1977 was the year innovation died and modern Hollywood emerged.

An in-depth profile in @esquiremag about Steven Spielberg and his obsession with aliens and how the aliens in his film reflect on us and the culture we live in.

This essay examines parts of Spielberg's movie career, including his stylistic evolution as a director, his depiction of violence, his interest in communication and language, his portrayal of authority and evil, and the importance of father figures -- both present and absent -- throughout his work. Pretty interesting.

Slide show: From Altman to Spielberg, here's a list celebrating Hollywood's most versatile composer

JJ Abrams doesn't like talking about his projects, but he's more than happy to talk about which films influenced his new "Super 8" film.

Production designer Joe Alves, arguably one of the industries greatest productions designers, discusses his experiences working with famous directors on Academy Award-winning movies such as "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

"The Avengers" director Joss Whedon in his own words on how "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" changed his life

An essay arguing that that films like "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" could be more appropriately deemed "New Hollywood" than movies like "Five Easy Pieces" or "Midnight Cowboy" because these blockbusters signal Hollywood's return to gearing their product for a mass audience after the studio system's countercultural (but historically beloved) hiccup - and that New Hollywood's understanding of "quantity" is quite different than Old Hollywood.

An argument that 1977 was the year innovation died and modern Hollywood emerged.

An in-depth profile in @esquiremag about Steven Spielberg and his obsession with aliens and how the aliens in his film reflect on us and the culture we live in.

This essay examines parts of Spielberg's movie career, including his stylistic evolution as a director, his depiction of violence, his interest in communication and language, his portrayal of authority and evil, and the importance of father figures -- both present and absent -- throughout his work. Pretty interesting.

Slide show: From Altman to Spielberg, here's a list celebrating Hollywood's most versatile composer

JJ Abrams doesn't like talking about his projects, but he's more than happy to talk about which films influenced his new "Super 8" film.

Production designer Joe Alves, arguably one of the industries greatest productions designers, discusses his experiences working with famous directors on Academy Award-winning movies such as "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."