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21st Century Spielberg Ranked From Worst To Best

By Chris Evangelista December 29th, 2020

Join us as we rank the 21st century filmography of Steven Spielberg.

21st Century Spielberg Podcast: With 'The BFG' And 'Ready Player One', Steven Spielberg Attempted To Return To His Roots, With Mixed Results

By Chris Evangelista December 21st, 2020

21st Century Spielberg concludes (for now) with The BFG and Ready Player One, films that marked Spielberg's return to effects-driven fantasy adventure.

21st Century Spielberg Podcast: With 'A.I.' And 'Minority Report,' Steven Spielberg Redefined His Work For A New Century

By Chris Evangelista April 7th, 2020

Our column 21st Century Spielberg begins, examining the challenging later period films of Steven Spielberg. First up: A.I. and Minority Report.

2019 Saturn Awards Winners: 'Avengers: Endgame' Dominates With Six Total Awards

By Ethan Anderton September 15th, 2019

The 2019 Saturn Awards winners have been announed, and Avengers: Endgame easily won the most with six total awards taken home.

Visual Effects Society Awards Winners Give 'Avengers: Infinity War' And 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Top Prizes

By Ethan Anderton February 6th, 2019

The 2019 Visual Effects Society Awards winners include Avengers: Infinity War and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, each earning four awards.

VOTD: 'Ready Player One' VFX Breakdown Reveals The Layers Of Digital Animation

By Ethan Anderton January 1st, 2019

Industrial Light and Magic has revealed a Ready Player One visual effects reel breaking down the digital layers of The OASIS.

The Morning Watch: 'Ready Player One' And Gamer Culture, 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas' Book Comparison & More

By Ethan Anderton October 2nd, 2018

In this edition, a Ready Player One video essay explores how the story reflects the darker side of gamer culture and more.

Olivia Cooke Is Contracted For 'Ready Player One' Sequels (But That Doesn't Mean They're Happening)

By Chris Evangelista August 23rd, 2018

Are multiple Ready Player One sequels in the works? It's a distinct possibility, at least according to Olivia Cooke's contract.

The Morning Watch: How Realistic Are Shark Attacks In Movies, More 'Ready Player One' Easter Eggs & More

By Ethan Anderton August 8th, 2018

In this edition, find out how realsitic shark attacks in movies are, check out a much bigger list of Ready Player One Easter eggs and more.

The Morning Watch: 'Ready Player One' Movie Compared To The Book, 'Better Call Saul' Recap & More

By Ethan Anderton August 7th, 2018

In this edition, watch a Ready Player One book comparison showing the differences between the novel and the movie, recap Better Call Saul and more.

New Blu-Ray Releases: 'Ready Player One', 'In The Mouth Of Madness', 'Rampage', 'Breaking In', 'Pyewacket', 'Dark Crimes'

By Chris Evangelista July 31st, 2018

Our latest round-up of new Blu-ray releases includes Ready Player One, In The Mouth of Madness, Rampage, Breaking In, Pyewacket and more.

'Ready Player One' Honest Trailer: A Na'vi Who Joined A Boy Band Saves The Virtual World

By Ethan Anderton July 25th, 2018

The Ready Player One Honest Trailer isn't afraid to take shots at the gamers gatekeeping the OASIS from the greedy hands of capitalism.

Steven Spielberg Breaks Down 'The Shining' Scene From 'Ready Player One'

By Chris Evangelista July 6th, 2018

Steven Spielberg reveals his personal connection to the Ready Player One The Shining scene, and explains how the scene was created.

Brad Bird Talks 'Incredibles 2,' 'Iron Giant,' 'Jonny Quest,' 'Outer Limits' And More [Interview]

By Peter Sciretta June 13th, 2018

Read our Brad Bird Incredibles 2 interview to learn why the filmmaker made the sequel, the influence of Jonny Quest and Outer Limits, the development process and how he felt about Iron Giant being in Ready Player One.

Ready Player One Blu-ray, DVD and Digital

'Ready Player One' Brings The OASIS Home On Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD In July

By Ethan Anderton May 23rd, 2018

If you've been waiting for the Ready Player One Blu-ray, DVD and digital release dates so you can bring The OASIS home, we have good news. The adaptation of Ernest Cline's novel will be available on home video in July. Find out exactly when right here.

Read An Exclusive 'Art Of Ready Player One' Excerpt, And Win A Copy Signed By Steven Spielberg

By Chris Evangelista April 25th, 2018

Read an exclusive excerpt from The Art of Ready Player One, then enter a contest to win a copy of the book signed by Steven Spielberg, Ernest Cline and others.

See How Steven Spielberg Used Real VR Headsets To Make 'Ready Player One'

By Ethan Anderton April 20th, 2018

A new Ready Player One VR featurette hit the web today and showed how director Steven Spielberg used real VR headsets to figure out how to shoot sequences in the virtual world of The OASIS and help the actors better get a grasp of how to perform in that space.

Steven Spielberg's Movies Have Now Made $10 Billion At The Box Office

By Chris Evangelista April 18th, 2018

The success of Ready Player One has put the all-time Steven Spielberg box office through the roof, making him the first filmmaker whose total films top $10 Billion at the worldwide box office.

Watch The Full Copper Key Race From 'Ready Player One'

By Hoai-Tran Bui April 17th, 2018

The Ready Player One Copper Key Race is now available to watch in full online, thanks to a Japanese TV spot for the Steven Spielberg adaptation of Ernest Cline's sci-fi novel.

How Steven Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' Recreated A Classic Stanley Kubrick Movie

By Chris Evangelista April 11th, 2018

We now know how Steven Spielberg recreated the work of the late Stanley Kubrick with the Ready Player One Shining scene.

The Morning Watch: 'Gargoyles' Fan Film, Every Video Game In 'Ready Player One' & More

By Ethan Anderton April 4th, 2018

In this edition, learn about all the Ready Player Onevideo game references Ernest Cline put into his pop culture mash-up story, watch a cool live-action Gargoyles fan film and more.

/Filmcast Ep. 461 – Ready Player One

By Slashfilmcast February 27th, 2019

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss Ready Player One, the latest blockbuster from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Plus, Kristy shares her viewing experiences at SXSW. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook. What We’ve Been Watching: David:…

Let's Talk About The Most Interesting Scene In 'Ready Player One'

By Josh Spiegel April 2nd, 2018

Let's talk about the most interesting scene in Ready Player One, which functions as a microcosm of the film's strengths and weaknesses.

The Morning Watch: 'Ready Player One' Easter Eggs, 'Call My By Your Name Vs. 'Before Sunrise' & More

By Ethan Anderton April 2nd, 2018

In this edition, run through dozens of Ready Player One Easter eggs that people have spotted so far. Plus, watch a video essay that breaks down how Call My Be Your Name and Before Sunrise perfectly represent the dreamlike romance and more.

The Morning Watch: Making The New 'Power Rangers' Suits, 'Ready Player One' Discussion & More

By Ethan Anderton March 29th, 2018

Check out a Power Rangers suits design featurette from Weta Workshop, plus listen to Steven Spielberg talk about what drew him to Ready Player One and more.

'Ready Player One' Likely To Have Spielberg's Biggest Opening In A Decade

By Chris Evangelista March 28th, 2018

The opening weekend Ready Player One box office haul might end up being the best opening for Spielberg since 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Movie Mixtape: 6 Movies To Watch With 'Ready Player One'

By Scott Beggs March 28th, 2018

If you're planning to see Steven Spielberg's new film this weekend, here are 6 movies to watch with Ready Player One to get you in the right mood.