“You made me look like I can fly!…but I can’t fly…” The Fabelmans The final scene of E.T. remains a memorable and poignant moment for me replete with the distinct John Williams score in which the trumpets and tympanies accentuate the visceral emotions that swell as the main characters behold E.T.’s departure from their world…andContinue reading “Steven Spielberg Made Me Believe I Could Fly…”
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The Cinematic Language of Law & Grace in The Fabelmans
The most explicit reference to Christianity in Steven Spielberg’s quasi-autobiographical film, The Fabelman’s revolves around young Sam Fabelman’s love interest in a Christian girl with whom he attends Grand View High School. Sam (a stand in for a young Speilberg) has just been physically attacked for his Jewish heritage by his peers, one of whomContinue reading “The Cinematic Language of Law & Grace in The Fabelmans”
Law, Grace, & Daily Living 