BOC: Random thoughts post

Laj Waldner erebus7 at DLCWEST.COM
Thu Nov 19 23:33:04 EST 1998


> that Spielberg may have not even seen the finished product until
> > opening night, and since he did contribute none the less, there's his name in lights
> > right up there on the marquee too.
> >
> > Laj.
>
> Keeping in mind that I have no idea what I'm talking about, I doubt
> this would be the case. I would assume Spielberg is one of those
> guys who carefully guards his name and reputation, not just
> splattering it on any project that comes across his desk. For
> instance, there was Poltergeist...directed by Tobe Hooper, or so the
> credits say. But it has been rumored over the years that Spielberg,
> who I think was producer or exec producer, basically directed the
> entire film. I think probably anything with Spielberg's name on it
> gets his stamp of approval before we get to see it.
>
> --  Nick


I too have been speculating quite a bit on all these Spielberg posts ;-). I will admit if
I see a movie I don't like I usually, automatically, blame the Director or Producer,
depending on which name has the most stature. I realize this is probably not being exactly
fair, but being your average ignorant consumer I feel as it's in my right ;-), and im
happy to say I have learned more about the production side of movies in the last few days
reading these posts. Who knows, Spielberg might of actually liked "*bni", there's a few
great questions that were brought up during this thread that would be perfect for a
Spielberg interview :-).


Laj.


Laj.



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