Spielberg and his films

Spielberg not only directs some of the greatest films but he also writes and produces them to.

Writer credit:
A.I Artificial Intelligence (screenplay)
The Goonies (story)
Poltergeist (screenplay) / (story)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (written by)

Spielberg is to listed to be the writer of 22 video games, films both short and feature length and tv programs.

Producer credit:
The BFG (producer)
Bridge of Spies (producer)
Jurassic World (executive producer)
Lincoln (producer)
True Grit (executive producer)
Super 8 (producer)
Men in Black (producer)

Spielberg is listed to have been the producer/executive producer for 158 films both short and feature length, tv shows or documentary.

All information above can be found on IMDB

Possible Focus Film Trailers

Films about Drugs:
Requiem For A Dream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgo3Hb5vWLE
Blow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scWkP1GdnuU
Trainspotting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LuxOYIpu-I

Spielberg Films:
Jaws - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1fu_sA7XhE
Saving Private Ryan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwhP5b4tD6g
Jurassic Park - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bim7RtKXv90

First Ideas

The representation of drugs and how it effects the audience

Discussing if drugs in film are used accurately. Do drugs ever get represented badly? e.g resulting in character death, getting caught. Are there moments in film that make drugs look desirable? e.g no consequences, opportunities. Is there a way of representing drugs accurately and still engaging the audience? Why are there so many films that focus on drugs and why do people watch them? Vicarious pleasure? Education? Curiosity?

Films I could focus on:                                                                                                                              

- Blow (2001)

- Dazed and Confused (1993)

- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

- Pineapple Express (2008)

- Pulp Fiction (1994)

- Requiem for a Dream (2000)                          

- Savages (2012)

- Scarface (1983)

- Trainspotting (1996)

The secret to Steven Speilberg's film making

Investigating the director, Steven Speilberg and discussing how he continues to make great film after great film. Looking into how long he takes to produce films. His motivation behind it. How he became a director. Why he chooses the films he does? Looking to see if he has any best picture wins (2) and nominations (9). I could look at any of Spielberg's films however there are some that can offer more evidence and create more discussion.

Films I could focus on:

- Bridge of Spies (2015)

- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
- E.T (1982)
- Jaws (1975)
- Jurassic Park (1993)

- Lincoln (2013)

- Munich (2006)

- Schindlers List (1993)
- Raider of the Lost Ark (1981)

- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- The BFG (2016)
- War Horse (2012)