Popular Post Jay 37,364 Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think this film is incredibly important to both Spielberg and Williams Quote This year, he will complete what he expects to be his final two films: “The Fabelmans,” loosely based on Spielberg’s childhood, and a fifth installment in the “Indiana Jones” series. “The Fabelmans” has been particularly emotional, he said, given its importance to Spielberg. On a recent day, he recounted, the director wept as Williams played through several scenes on the piano. Williams said that he expected “The Fabelmans” would be the pair’s final film collaboration, though he added that it was hard to say no to Spielberg, whom he considers a brother. (Spielberg, for his part, said that Williams had promised to continue scoring his films indefinitely. “I feel pretty secure,” he said.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/arts/music/john-williams-hollywood-film.html I'm genuinely looking forward to the film as much as I am to the score Yavar Moradi, Will, Muad'Dib and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,863 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 'though he added that it was hard to say no to Spielberg, whom he considers a brother' Wholesome Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 23 hours ago, Jay said: This is the kind of analysis I come here for 23 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Jay, Edmilson, Brando and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,457 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Imagine Williams winning the Best Original Score next year for his final movie with Spielberg! On the other hand, given the kind of score the Academy likes these days, the winner will probably be another minimalistic, electronic and sound design-y for an indie movie. Brando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I dunno about that. The Academy loves to award films that are about movie-making. It could win a ton of awards, including best score. Once and Brando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2022 In a new interview with the Hollywood Reporter about Batman, Paul Dano speaks a little about shooting The Fabelmans last year Quote He shot The Fabelmans for Spielberg in the summer and fall of 2021, and the role was a welcome pivot from the darkness of The Batman, though emotionally challenging for different reasons. Dano plays a character named Burt Fabelman who is inspired by Spielberg’s father, Arnold, an engineer with whom Steven had a strained relationship for many years after his parents divorced, a subject he has explored in his films with absent or distracted fathers, like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. “Somebody like Steven making a film about his life and you’re playing a version of his father … the stakes felt really high,” Dano says. Arnold died in the summer of 2020 at age 103 and, “in some ways it was a heavy cloak to bear because of that,” Dano says. “You’re embodying one of the most important, influential, complicated figures in [Spielberg’s] life. It was incredible to see how much of this was in his work the whole time. He’s sharing a piece of himself that I find very moving. There’s a real gift in it, when somebody of that stature and at that level of artistry is willing to do that.” After all the brooders and the weirdos and the charismatic sociopaths, Dano is playing someone that feels closer to himself in The Fabelmans. “[The Batman] closes a certain type of work that I’ve done, and The Fabelmans is the next chapter,” he says. “Sometimes people are like, ‘Oh, you always give these really big performances.’ Sometimes they’re like, ‘Oh, you always give these very quiet performances.’ I don’t know what people think of me, but even though the relationships are complicated in The Fabelmans, the character is beautiful, and I think his heart is beautiful. And so after doing the Riddler, it was nice to go work with that part of myself that was more about being a parent and a husband than … you know.” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/paul-dano-the-batman-riddler-the-fabelmans-1235101919/ Muad'Dib, Not Mr. Big, Once and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Wow, very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,457 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Spielberg's dad lived until the age of 103? 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2022 I look forward to Steven's 68th film released in 2049, with a rousing score by the AI created by John Williams' uploaded consciousness. Edmilson, Tom Guernsey, Raiders of the SoundtrArk and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 New details spilled by Janusz Kamiński!! Quote “It’s a very emotional movie that tells the story of Spielberg from the age of seven to eighteen,” Kamiński revealed, who is returning as cinematographer. “It deals with his family, with his parents, conundrums with his sisters, but primarily deals with his passion for movie-making.” He continued to tease the film saying that it would explore how Spielberg’s passion for cinema evolved and developed and how “it helped him go through that difficult period of being a teenager.” Furthermore, The Fabelmans will explore elements of the director’s relatively conservative, Jewish upbringing and exposure to anti-Semitism in his early life. It will also touch on young love, parental divorce, and early formative relationships. “It’s a very beautiful, beautiful personal movie. It’s very revealing about Steven’s life and who he is as a filmmaker.” https://discussingfilm.net/2022/03/20/framing-the-magic-of-west-side-story-with-cinematographer-janusz-kaminski-exclusive-interview/ Muad'Dib, Disco Stu, Remco and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I'll be "amblin" along, to see this Brando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 So it will be set from as early as Christmas time 1953, through no later than Christmas time 1965 His amateur short films were "The Last Gun", "Fighter Squad", and "Escape To Nowhere" from 1959-1961 His amateur feature length film "Firelight" premiered in Phoenix on March 24th, 1964. Seems to me that making this will be the third act of the film and the film's premiere could factor into the movie's climax. "Amblin'" didn't come out until 1968, and his first job directing for television was 1969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,863 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, Jay said: New details spilled by Janusz Kamiński!! https://discussingfilm.net/2022/03/20/framing-the-magic-of-west-side-story-with-cinematographer-janusz-kaminski-exclusive-interview/ So this movie is actually an autobiography? I thought it was only semi-autobiographical, sort of based on his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 To "actually" be an autobiography, the character would have be named "Steven Spielberg" and Spielberg would have to write the whole thing himself. Since he's choosing to rename the family to "The Fabelmans", he probably feels he can take more liberties with what actually happened during those years - plus, it's co-written by Tony Kushner anyway. But who knows! It's not like Kamiński's few sentences is some definitive thesis on the film or anything Brando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,863 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Ah. See that's what I thought, but his quote in the article makes it seem like SS is the main character, not somebody based off of him with a different name. Looking forward to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Plenty of directors have made movies "inspired by" their childhoods where the basic events match reality but all the details are fictionalized. I'd guess that's what this is. Brando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 483 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 To be honest, this Spielberg film is the one I have been more excited for than anything he has done in the past decade. I am honestly glad he chose to do this over another Indiana Jones film... especially when that one also still happened! I am really curious how the score will sound. Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 I haven't been this excited for a new John Williams score in a while. I just feel like it's going to be extra special BrotherSound, Edmilson, Will and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,223 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jay said: I haven't been this excited for a new John Williams score in a while. I just feel like it's going to be extra special Considering how Steven teared up when the Maestro played themes on the piano, and how personal this story is, I’ll echo that sentiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, JohnnyD said: Considering how Steven teared up when the Maestro played themes on the piano What's this now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jay said: What's this now? It was in that big NY Times profile last month “The Fabelmans” has been particularly emotional, he said, given its importance to Spielberg. On a recent day, he recounted, the director wept as Williams played through several scenes on the piano." https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/arts/music/john-williams-hollywood-film.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Ah that's right. Thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 - That's beautiful John, what do you call it? - "I Know, But They're All Dead". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I can be slow on the uptake, so perhaps this is known to everyone, but reading the article below, the last name of the family is Fabelman. https://deadline.com/2022/04/the-fabelmans-star-gabriel-labelle-signs-with-caa-1234993990/ Not Mr. Big and Brando 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 That was obvious from the title itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Tom said: I can be slow on the uptake, so perhaps this is known to everyone, but reading the article below, the last name of the family is Fabelman. https://deadline.com/2022/04/the-fabelmans-star-gabriel-labelle-signs-with-caa-1234993990/ What did you think Fabelman meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 On 22/03/2022 at 5:25 PM, Stu said: Plenty of directors have made movies "inspired by" their childhoods where the basic events match reality but all the details are fictionalized. I'd guess that's what this is. Spielberg has already made two films "inspired" by his childhood: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, and E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,658 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Yes, well I said I was stupid (but, hey, Williams thinks the movie is untitled and he scored it, so...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,457 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 57 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Spielberg has already made two films "inspired" by his childhood: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Was Spielberg abducted by aliens when he was a child? Brando and Bayesian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I wouldn't say those were inspired by his childhood so much as they were thematically relevant to his childhood. I understand someone thinking that's a difference without a distinction, but I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayesian 1,363 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 54 minutes ago, Stu said: I wouldn't say those were inspired by his childhood so much as they were thematically relevant to his childhood. I understand someone thinking that's a difference without a distinction, but I don't! Would it be the height of irony if I pointed out that the expression is typically distinction without a difference?? mrbellamy and Disco Stu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 CE3K and ET (and Poltergeist) have elements inspired by specific incidents in his childhood but they're sci-fi/fantasy. Fabelmans is presumably a drama where the narrative is centered on his entire upbringing. This isn't complicated! Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Regarding inspiration from his childhood. Dunno if this has been posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 You know, I don’t think I ever visited this thread before. Based on the title, I did think this was just another children’s fantasy story like The BFG This film was sounds wonderful. Color me excited. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, rough cut said: Regarding inspiration from his childhood. Dunno if this has been posted before. YouTube "selected" this for me, last week. It makes you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 You were ahead of the curve. I only got it recommended a couple of days ago. Yup, makes you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 20 hours ago, Edmilson said: Was Spielberg abducted by aliens when he was a child? Spielberg was probably one of them 19 hours ago, Stu said: I wouldn't say those were inspired by his childhood so much as they were thematically relevant to his childhood. I understand someone thinking that's a difference without a distinction, but I don't! 16 hours ago, mrbellamy said: CE3K and ET (and Poltergeist) have elements inspired by specific incidents in his childhood but they're sci-fi/fantasy. Balls!!! Our Steve is the most autobiographical director who has ever lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,335 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I want at least two joyful childhood tracks from Williams or else ... Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 We're all so familiar with Steven Spielberg's childhood story that this will kind of be like a movie adaptation of a familiar novel. I'm excited to see how they adapt certain scenes to film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD 1,223 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Did I mention that this is the film I am looking forward to experiencing the most this year? Muad'Dib and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Yet another actor interview where they speak vaguely about The Fabelmans. It’s Michelle Williams’ turn. https://variety.com/2022/film/news/michelle-williams-steven-spielberg-pay-equity-the-press-1235260981/amp/ Quote 2022 for Williams, one that will see her not only reunite with Reichardt but will include her first collaboration with Steven Spielberg, who tapped the actress to play his mother in his upcoming semi-autobiographical film, “The Fabelmans.” “We were sitting around the house in COVID, with one day looking a lot like the next, and my phone beeped, and I had a message that Steven wanted to talk to me,” Williams remembers, her eyes welling up with tears. “I couldn’t comprehend that he might want to work with me. I thought he had a question or something. Then he got on the Zoom and told me that he wanted me to play this person, his mama.” It felt like the culmination of something that she had long been working toward, Williams says. Growing up in a small town in Montana, her first exposure to the movies came with watching Spielberg films like “Empire of the Sun.” As she matured, the idea that one day they might collaborate continued to motivate her. “I’ve been doing this since I was 12,” Williams says. “My first agent was also an undertaker. I’ve had a lot of different experiences in this profession, but this felt like the ultimate.” Working on “The Fabelmans” came with an added sense of responsibility, because it is so personal to Spielberg. The film follows a movie-loving kid, growing up in Arizona, charting both his big ambitions and the emotional devastation that accompanies his parents’ divorce. Williams stars alongside Paul Dano as Spielberg’s father, with Seth Rogen as his beloved uncle. Tony Kushner, the “Angels in America” playwright who has worked with the director on “Lincoln” and “West Side Story,” is penning the script. “It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s kind of everything,” Williams says. “It’s the muchness of life. We’re trying to reflect all of that.” Brando and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I'm so fucking hyped for The Fabelmans Smeltington and Will 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I wonder when we'll get our first trailer Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 September would be my bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted May 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, Jay said: I wonder when we'll get our first trailer And will it have original Williams music? As far as I know, there are no pre-existing Fabelmans themes for trailer houses to exploit for nostalgia Jay, LSH, Will and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,364 Posted May 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 Feels like a teaser that would be scored with a popular song from the era it's set in Will, Not Mr. Big and Brando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Part of me is looking forward to the production quality as much as the story and the music. Spielberg working in mid-century period settings is always just gorgeous to look at. Brando and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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