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Press Play video series MAGIC AND LIGHT: THE FILMS OF STEVEN SPIELBERG to debut Dec. 15, 2011

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Press Play is proud to announce our first video essay series in direct partnership with IndieWire: "Magic and Light: The Films of Steven Spielberg." Set to premiere Dec. 15, 2011 on this blog, this series will examine facets of Spielberg's movie career, including his stylistic evolution as a director, his depiction of violence, his interest in communication and language, his portrayal of authority and evil, and the importance of father figures -- both present and absent -- through
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  • December 7, 2011 12:34 PM
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VERTIGOED: MINORITY REPORT

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  • May 1, 2011 10:24 PM
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VERTIGOED: INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

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  • May 1, 2011 9:14 PM
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VERTIGOED: E.T.

ET Vertigoed from Chris McCullah on Vimeo.
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