Spielberg, known for his accessible, compelling movies, advised would-be filmmakers to start with the story: 'If you want to be a movie director, first of all write.'
, a film of the classic Broadway musical.
“Whatever seized me as a little kid is the same feeling I retained all those decades later,” he told reporters on Tuesday, February 21. “When I find a book or a script or come up with an original idea that I think would make a good movie: that excitement … supersedes everything.” Spielberg, professing he “loves to work and needs to work”, is finalizing a script left unfinished by his friend Stanley Kubrick at the time of his death in 1999. “We’re mounting a large production for HBO based on Stanley’s original scriptReflecting on the past two years of frenetic film-making, Spielberg said the pandemic prompted him to revisit his childhood in“My mom used to say: ‘I’ve given you so much good material. When are you going to use that material?'” he said.
Spielberg, known for his accessible, compelling movies, advised would-be filmmakers to start with the story. “If you want to be a movie director, first of all write,” he said. “Because it’s the stories that are going to get an audience to pay attention to you, not the shots.” –
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Still filming, Spielberg, 76, wins Berlin lifetime awardDirector Steven Spielberg, picking up a lifetime achievement award at the Berlin Film Festival, said the prospect of making new films continued to excite him at 76, and unveiled new details of his planned HBO series.
Read more »
Helen Mirren: Starring in ‘Golda’ like playing British monarchBERLIN — For Helen Mirren, playing Israel&039;s only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch. "In a weird way, it was a bit like playing Elizabeth
Read more »
Film directors call out move to ban 'Plane' movie in PhilippinesA group of film directors opposed initiatives to reportedly ban the screening of action film 'Plane' in the country following some senators' condemnation
Read more »
Padilla backs censors’ move to ban ‘Plane’ | Butch FernandezFOR depicting a negative image of the Philippines, Senator Robinhood Ferdinand C. Padilla backed the ban being considered by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) disallowing the showing of the film “Plane.” Padilla vowed to ensure the controversial movie will not be shown in Philippine cinemas; relying…
Read more »
Wanted: Gaganap na Leni, Sara, Miriam at Digong sa part 3 ng Marcos movie ni Darryl Yap, sinu-sinong celebs ang babagay?GRAVE! As in grave na ‘to! Imagine, hindi pa man ipinalalabas ang part 2 ng “Maid in Malacañang” na “Martyr or Murderer” ay napakaingay na ng pelikula. Kaya naman patuloy itong pinag-uusapan ng mga Marites all over the universe lalo na sa apat na sulok ng kashowbizan. Kanya-kanya ngang reaksyon ang mga Pinoy sa bagong […]
Read more »
Rom-com director Easy Ferrer does ‘Stalker’ for VivamaxMovie director Easy Ferrer is tackling a relevant topic in his latest Vivamax project, Stalker, a four-part sexy comedy-thriller series
Read more »