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Steven Spielberg
Culture
The Truth About Steven Spielberg’s Alien Obsession
Shirley Li
June 25, 2026
Culture
The Religion That’s Very Ready for Aliens
Luis Parrales
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The Truth Is Still Out There
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What Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola Got Right
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A Hollywood Anachronism That Still Holds Up
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April 28, 2025
Culture
Steven Spielberg’s Movie Magic Has a Dark Side
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December 14, 2022
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The Fabelmans
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David Sims
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Minority Report
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Steven Spielberg’s
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