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Originally Posted by SecretMethod70
Actually, I wish Spielberg had kept up with writing movies. Close Encounters, Poltergeist, Goonies... all three are great movies that he has story and/or screenplay credits on.
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Completely agree. In fact, my answer to the main question is kind of a cheat: Poltergeist. He executive produced it and basically directed it by proxy -- word has it that he micromanaged Tobe Hooper to no end.
The shoot might have been frustrating, and the lives of certain castmembers were unfortunate, but the movie really stands the test of time. The first half of the movie is a brilliant slow burn and doesn't rush straight to the ghost money shot. This is actually my favorite aspect of classic Spielburg -- the guy knew PACING. Jaws, ET, Poltergeist...these movies took their time building characters with the small scenes. You can't beat the scenes with Brody at the table with his son or Elliot showing off his action figures to E.T. Yeah, they don't really service the overall plot, but it wouldn't be the same movie without them.