If I was making a list of the best directors of all time, I think Steven Spielberg would be tops for me. He makes movies with such mass appeal, and it feels like he is forever learning new places to put cameras and new camera movements. When I'm having a bad day, I put on a Spielberg movie to make me feel better. When I'm having a good day, I seek outa Spielberg movies to keep the good times rolling. We've written a lot about Spielberg on this site, from sex in his films, to his iconic shots, to a study of his cinematography. And much more! Today, I'm going to rank my personal favorite Spielberg movies. So, let's dive in. 1. JawsYou could make the argument that this is the most important American movie ever made. It's an edge-of-your-seat ride that scars you, makes you laugh, and ends with cheers. Hard to imagine a better film. 2. Schindler's ListAnother movie important to the culture, Spielberg heard reports of holocaust denial and attacked it head-on with an emotional and gripping journey into Poland during WWII. Schindler's List was a crucial moment for education and history. 3. E.T. The ExtraterrestrialA contemplative movie whose theme of divorce and family somehow rests in an alien who comes to earth. when you watch this movie, you feel magic. 4. Raiders of the Lost ArkOne of my four favorite movies of all time, this homage to serials redefined what audiences wanted out of adventures on...
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