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Spielberg Comments on CG Filmmaking
Source: ATF
In a spectacular interview he gave during a 30th anniversary screening of his film 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', director Steven Spielberg took the stage to address a series of questions and comment on the hot topic of digitally altering classic films. Spielberg, who previously released an altered version of 'E.T: The Extra Terrestrial' (in which he enhanced the puppet's face digitally, rerecorded dialogue, and replaced weapons with walkie-talkies in an effort to make the film more family-friendly), expressed his regret and was asked point blank how he felt about his friend and colleague George Lucas going back and continually altering the 'Star Wars' hexology.
The director eloquently replied:
"Let me put it this way. George does what he does cause there is only one George Lucas and thank god for that. He's the greatest person I've ever worked with as a filmmaker and collaborator, he is a conceptual genius, he puts together these amazing stories and he is great at what he does... Speaking for myself, you know, I tried this once and I lived to regret it. Not because of fan outrage, but simply because I was disappointed in myself. I was overly sensitive to some of the criticism ET got from parent groups when it was first released in '82 having to do with Eliot saying "Penis Breath" or the guns...and then there were certain brilliant, but rough around the edges close ups of ET that I always felt, if technology ever evolves to the point where I can do some facial enhancement for ET, I'd like to. So I did an ET pass for like the third release of the movie and it was okay for a while, but then I realized that what I had done was I had robbed the people who loved ET of their memories of ET. And I regretted that."
The sentiment was greeted with massive applause by the audience, and Spielberg continued:
"The digital tools available to all of us are simply that, tools, and we either make a movie that celebrates digital era or we throw away story for a bunch of crazy wonderful special effects that keep us entertained but don't give us anything to remember beyond the fact that we spent two hours watching all of these special effects, or we could continue to write good stories, original stories, real strong narratives where the digital components are simply going to if not enhance the experience, create another way to have an experience... It's when everything is just a special effect that we start to lose our way."
To read the entire interview - including a surprise visit from Harrison Ford himself, talk of another Indiana Jones film, and more humorous and inspiring words from a directorial icon like Spielberg - you can read it in it's entirety HERE.
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Comment by Ferry2dead on September 18, 2011 at 11:52am -
GET THAT GEORGE, "LOSE OUR WAY"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by The Chaz on September 18, 2011 at 10:07am -
I don't owe this man an apology because I never begrudged him. Every movie he's made hasn't been pure gold, but he has inspired me since I was a child. I could spell his last name before I could spell my own. Hell, I knew his job as a director before I even knew what my fifth grade (when I wrote a lengthy report on him) Vice Principle's job entailed. I believe all artists have the right to a few slip ups, as well as to correct those mistakes. Writing is a hobby of mine, and I often return to some of my previous work to adjust something (this post, for example).
However, it is equally important to see that all versions of the film are accessible (see: Apocalypse Now!, Lord of the Rings, Payback, and Blade Runner). All of the arguments have been made, it seems, so I'd just like to ask why George has yet to respond. He must have heard the outcry by now.My film editing experience is incredibly limited (all but absent, actually), but how hard could it really be to just restore the theatrical cuts for Blu-ray in comparison to what he has already done? Just shut us up, George. I mean, for sh*t's sake, my grandparents have even complained about some of your patchwork!
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Comment by Shona Assang on September 17, 2011 at 8:31pm -
Well Said... I wish that directors of today would take a note out of his book.
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Comment by Mainstream12 on September 17, 2011 at 7:49pm -
@The Profit
What's exactly your point? Putting control in the fans' hands has rarely ever worked out, and likely wouldn't in the scenario you're describing. The reason so many people hate Hollywood movies is because they're made by committee - by studio executives that come in and make suggestions. Fans would be just as bad if not worse because you'd need far too many of them to fund a movie. There's no way they wouldn't disagree over everything.
If you or anyone else is tired of Hollywood, I don't feel sorry for you. Hollywood has been the same since the 70's. Remakes and franchises going bad aren't a new phenomenon. There are tons of good movies that are made independently from Hollywood. If people weren't so dependant on Hollywood as their source of movies, we'd get better stuff because Hollywood would have to improve the quality of their movies to compete. But thankfully there is stuff like Drive and Midnight in Paris.
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Comment by James Davis on September 17, 2011 at 5:34pm -
@C.H. Gorog
Comment on the subject, not on me troll nazi
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Comment by C.H. Gorog on September 17, 2011 at 4:45pm -
"I've forgiven Spielberg"? Jesus Christ. The guy made digital changes to his film, not run over your dog.
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Comment by The Profit on September 17, 2011 at 12:07pm -
@Kal Storch: That's exactly my point. We keep getting fed bullshit because a few select people keep making the same shitty movies. Instead of having people file petitions to bring back their favorite shows (i.e. Firefly) why not have the fans all get together and buy stock in that franchise to revive it. Then share the wealth or losses. Another idea is to have a director put up a voting system that would determine the entire construction of the film based on the fans. Fans pick the genre, actors, etc. Sorry, but I'm just tired of all the reboots and garbage in Hollywood.
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Comment by James Davis on September 17, 2011 at 12:29am
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I completely forgive Spielberg : ) , now, George, it's your turn to explain yourself and apologize
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Comment by PoisonPirate on September 16, 2011 at 9:01pm -
Speilberg toally gets why people are upset aboout this Star Wars blu-ray thing, because " I George had robbed the people who loved ET Star Wars of their memories of ET Star Wars"
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Comment by Zgamer on September 16, 2011 at 2:53pm -
This is why I love Steven Speilberg. He is not completely forgiven with this statement (he has made a few special effect powerhouses), but he has earned a 1UP in my respect for him. Now follow it up.
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