RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK / E.T / POLTERGEIST / EMPIRE OF THE SUN and more

Trev continues his deep dive into the films of Steven Spielberg with this second chapter of the Definitive Spielberg. Using reviews taken from his old YouTube movie review channel, Trev takes us through the directors second decade of film making, the 1980's, when films like Raiders and ET broke more records, and movies like Empire of the Sun and the Color Purple took him into a new direction as a dramatic director, in a bid to win his first Oscar.Raiders Of The Lost Ark 1981 - Steven Spielberg teams up with George Lucas to create Indiana Jones, an action seeking archaeologist in search of the lost ark of the covenant. Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm ElliottWatch or own Raiders of the Lost Ark Here - https://amzn.to/3jTpKBjE.T. - The Extra Terrestrial (1982) - A young boy befriends an alien left behind on Earth and helps him to phone home - starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace and Peter CoyoteWatch or own ET here - https://amzn.to/3I5HfpMPoltergeist (1982) - Directed by Tobe Hooper - whilst not officially a Spielberg directed movie, this was written by the director and many argue that it was practically directed by him, as he spent so much time on set making sure that the film turned out just how he wanted! This far-fetched haunted house story is a classic 80's comedy horror starring Heather O'Rourke, Craig T Nelson, JoBeth WilliamsWatch or own Poltergiest here - https://amzn.to/3IodCBGTwilight Zone The Movie (1983) - This anthology of short horror films was not the success that the handful of directors involved thought that it would be, in fact. With Spielberg directing a spot alongside John Landis, Joe Dante and George miller, the film became embroiled in a court case after a tragedy on set.watch or own Twilight Zone the Movie here - https://amzn.to/3HUxQl2Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) - Spielberg, Lucas and Ford return for another adventurous outing for the archeologist in this darker tale of black magic and voodoo. Starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quanwatch or own Temple of Doom here - https://amzn.to/411rn0fThe Color Purple (1985) - The directors first foray into more serious drama, this film adaptation of Alice Walkers novel tells the heartfelt story of Celie, a young African-American woman with an abusive upbringing. Starring Whoopie Goldberg, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, and Laurence Fishburnwatch or own The Color Purple here - https://amzn.to/3lFaRmmEmpire of The Sun (1987) - Another drama next, at the outbreak of the second world war, a British boy is separated by his parents and forced to spend the following years alone in a Japanese prisoner of war camp - based on the biographical novel by J.G Ballard and starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Joe Pantoliano, Miranda Richardsonwatch or own Empire of the Sun here - https://amzn.to/3RY9triIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) - Indy is back, and this time accompanied by his father in the third adventure from Lucas and Spielberg. Starring harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott and River Phoenixwatch or own the Last Crusade here - https://amzn.to/3jXgrjLAlways (1989) - Richard Dreyfuss returns to work with the director in this sentimental romantic comedy in which the ghost of a dead pilot returns to mentor a newer pilot learn the ropes, all whilst falling in love with his old girlfriend. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson and John Goodman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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WN MOVIE TALK Podcast (formally known as We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast) is a movies and film review and discussion podcast. Join film enthusiast Trev with his brother Robin (and sometimes his freind Nath) for an informative yet hilarious (and often absurd) chat about films, movies and cinema... Usually with spoilers too, might we add! Occasionally Trev will also take a closer look into the film industry and history behind some of your favourite movies, film stars or movie directors, as well as reviewing films that he owns but hasn't watched yet. If you're looking for a podcast that is unpretentious, down to earth and full of great cinema insight, then look no further. contact us via email at wnmovietalk@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.