Steven Spielberg is arguably one of the greatest director/producers that Hollywood has ever seen. Able to deftly weave the most dramatically complex stories as well as the most light-hearted tales, he has proven a master with every genre he's tackled. The "inventor of the blockbuster" has had a prolific career that spans over five decades, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
Chances are the way you view cinema has been shaped through Spielberg's movies. From E.T., to Indiana Jones, and from Jurassic Park to Amadeus and Saving Private Ryan, there's no limit to his artistic vision. Poised to release West Side Story in 2020 as well as a fifth Indiana Jones film, he will remain a titan in Tinsel Town as long as he can still pick up a camera. Here's the ultimate gift guide for the Spielberg buff.
STEVEN SPIELBERG: A BIOGRAPHY
If you've ever wanted to know what made a young Steven Spielberg get interested in the movies, just reach for Joseph McBride's biography of the famous director. With this second edition, McBride is able to encompass more films than the first edition (which stopped at 2009), explore Spielberg's ethos, and share analytical insight into his craft.
Prior to the first biography McBride released in 1997, much of Spielberg's personality, his work ethic, and his motivations were shrouded in mystery. He became as mythological as the iconic characters he brought to life onscreen. The serious Spielberg lover won't want to miss the chance to uncover every detail.
JOHN WILLIAMS AND STEVEN SPIELBERG: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
Like his collaborations with filmmaker George Lucas, John Williams has brought some of Steven Spielberg's most recognizable franchises to life with the power of his musical compositions. The partnership between Williams and Spielberg has resulted in some of the most famous cinema melodies of all time, in over 24 films. Now Sony brings you their most famous collaborations in a commemorative set 25 years in the making.
From the malevolent theme of Jaws to the heroic theme of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc, Williams has not only helped Spielberg embed his movies into pop cultural consciousness but with a record 50 Academy Award nominations has been the composer to help him shape movie history.
JAWS POSTER T-SHIRT
Wear a piece of Spielberg history with this distressed shirt that features the poster for the 1975 sensation Jaws. Spielberg ensured that no one would ever want to go into the water again with his summer horror hit, effectively giving birth to the first "blockbuster" with its unprecedented popularity.
This 100% cotton, officially licensed t-shirt features the Great White as it slowly lurks beneath the surface of the waves, mouth agape as it comes up to snap its teeth around the swimmer's legs. Broadcast your fine taste in quality cinema with this piece of Spielberg history.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND DIRECTOR'S CUT
A classic Spielberg film and a beloved contribution to '80s science fiction, Close Encounters of the Third Kind reflect the sort of cinema Spielberg excels at; balancing chills with thrills and heart-warming moments. He teams up with Richard Dreyfuss again to follow a cable worker, military agents, and ordinary citizens as they unravel encounters with extraterrestrials.
This 40th-anniversary edition beautifully restores the quality of the film in 4k, allowing you to experience it with stunning clarity. It features never-before-seen footage, deleted scenes, interviews with Spielberg and the cast, and comes with a DVD and digital version as well.
INDIANA JONES: COMPLETE ADVENTURES
If you've been waiting for the right time to binge-watch one of the most exciting movie series of all time, the wait is over. Now you can enjoy all four films featuring Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), the globe-trotting archaeologist as he battles Nazis, cults, and tomb raiders for a chance at fortune and glory.
One of Steven Spielberg's most famous franchises, this Bluray set features the three films made in the '80s as well as the much anticipated fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It's packed full of concept art, featurettes, deleted scenes, and interviews. Grab it before Indy 5 comes out!
STEVEN SPIELBERG PRESENTS THE ANIMANIACS VOL 1-3
At the time, Hollywood might have been wondering what Steven Spielberg was doing attaching his name to The Animaniacs, an animated variety hour full of the misadventures of the Warner Bros Yakko, Wacko, and the Warner Sister, Dot. Raised on the likes of Looney Toons with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he envisioned a cartoon anthology series for the modern age.
Bursting with pop culture references, every time the gang escaped the Warner Bros tower, insanity and hilarity ensued concerning famous celebrities and events. Spielberg was featured many times in animated form and was always game to be the butt of jokes.
SPIELBERG'S LIFE'S WORK BASEBALL CAP
One of the most recognizable symbols of the famous filmmaker is his baseball cap. In fact, in most caricatures of Steven Spielberg, he's wearing it. It varies all the time, and he's been known to sport caps recognizing the L.A.P.D., cancer research, his alma mater, and of course his own projects.
Celebrate his iconic look with this baseball cap that features his life's work. His black and white portrait is featured in the center of a collage of films he's made over the last several decades. There's Indy, the T-Rex from Jurassic Park, the aliens from War of the Worlds, and many more!
DUEL
Before there was Jaws, there was the thriller Duel. A traveling salesman on his way to an important meeting has no idea why a 40 foot semi-truck has started to follow him. All he knows it that he can't shake it, no matter what route he takes or where he stops. He never sees the driver, and his journey gets more and more dangerous as he realizes he may not reach his destination alive.
There's shades of Jaws all over this film, especially in the intensity of the action through the deftness of Spielberg's attention to detail, direction, and camera work. There are clues as to his future cinematic brilliance if you know where to look.
JURASSIC WORLD 5-MOVIE COLLECTION
Relive the excitement, adventure, thrills, and chills of Steven Spielberg's masterful franchise, Jurassic Park. What began as an adaptation of Michael Crichton's thriller about a theme park involving real dinosaurs has inspired a generation of filmmakers and turned into one of the biggest film series of all time.
Now you can watch Spielberg's two initial films, Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park: The Lost World together with Jurassic Park III and the newest films in the JP family, Jurassic World, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Featuring stunning visual effects and a triumphant soundtrack, it's no wonder this franchise has the endurance of a T-Rex.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
One of the most beloved movies of all time, as well as one of the most innovative in science fiction, this classic Spielberg film has continued to delight moviegoers for generations. The story of 10-year old Elliot and his lost alien is a timeless tale of friendship, family, and love.
Not only will you get the film in spectacular HD and 4k, you'll get Spielberg's own reflections on what it was like to make it back in the '80s, as well as his journey as a filmmaker. It features plenty of bonus features like concept art, making-of documentaries, deleted scenes, and different versions of the film.
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