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What makes Spielberg films so emotional, could it be the music of John Williams. Could this be an Auteur signature?  Focus Film 1) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) The music for this film is very iconic and emotionally powerful, this is one of the reasons the film the classic it is. The clip of music I will analyse (the scene its in as well) is when the bike passes the moon. I will also analyse the opening where E.T. is left behind. The last scene I will be analysing is the end scene where E.T. leaves. Supporting Films 2) Jaws (1975) This is seen as a classic in the film industry. It is very well known for its two note shark attack. The first scene of the film is the scene I will be analysing as it sets up the film as it introduces the shark and makes the audience connote the track with the shark. I will be analysing the opening of the film. 3) The B.F.G. (2016) This film contrasts Jaws, to show the range of work and if his 'signature' passes through all of hi

E.T. E.T. remains Spielberg’s most personal film, and his most affecting too. 5 stars  Empire  John Williams' score soars, and the special effects are still dazzling, even if younger audiences are used to much slicker by now. After more than 25 years,  E.T.  continues to tug at heartstrings and prove Spielberg is a master storyteller. 5 stars Common Sense Media  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jaws Somehow it all fell into place. The actors (Scheider, Dreyfuss, even Shaw as cantankerous quasi-Ahab, Quint) gelled; the script formed a precise three act chronology; and the shark was sensibly kept hidden until the very close. And John Williams happened to write the most impactful score in history. But one shouldn't discount the influence of Spielberg as director. Instantly dubbed a technobrat, he laces the narrative with tricksy delights - reverse zooms, fast edits, woozy ocean

The B.F.G. Jaws E.T.

John Williams and Steven Spielberg mark 40 years of collaboration http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/08/entertainment/la-ca-john-williams-20120108 Unbuttoned Trust: The Collaboration of John Williams and Steven Spielberg https://www.artofcomposing.com/unbuttoned-trust-the-collaboration-of-john-williams-and-steven-spielberg Hollywood collaborators - Williams and Spielberg https://www.mso.com.au/media-centre/news/2016/02/hollywood-collaborators-williams-and-spielberg/