Deep Dive
Why did Steven Spielberg choose 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' by Gene Pitney as one of his Desert Island Discs?
Spielberg chose 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' because it was a seminal movie in his life. The song led him to the theater, sparking his interest in the film before he knew John Ford directed it. It was one of his favorite Westerns of all time.
Why does the Bach's Little Fugue in G minor hold special significance for Steven Spielberg?
The Bach's Little Fugue in G minor is significant to Spielberg because it was the tune his father whistled every time he came home from work. The whistling signaled his father's return and was a familiar and comforting sound for the family.
Why did Steven Spielberg and his father become estranged after his parents' divorce?
Spielberg and his father became estranged because Spielberg was upset that his father took the blame for the separation, even though Spielberg knew his mother had fallen in love with his father's best friend. Spielberg did not understand why his father took the fall.
Why does Steven Spielberg believe 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' is still relevant today?
Spielberg believes 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' is still relevant because it promotes the idea of love and unity, which he feels is needed more than ever. He hopes the song could inspire people from different political backgrounds to come together.
Why did Steven Spielberg decide to hide in a restroom during a Universal Studios tour?
Spielberg hid in a restroom during a Universal Studios tour to avoid being taken back to the bus and to explore the studio lot. This led to an unofficial apprenticeship where he spent the next two months at Universal Studios, learning about filmmaking.
Why does Steven Spielberg regret the impact of 'Jaws' on shark populations?
Spielberg regrets the impact of 'Jaws' because it led to a feeding frenzy of sport fishing and the decimation of shark populations. He feels responsible for the negative consequences the film had on sharks and marine life.
Why does Steven Spielberg believe that a child's perspective is crucial in many of his films?
Spielberg believes a child's perspective is crucial because it brings a sense of innocence and lack of cynicism. This perspective allows for a more genuine and emotional connection with the audience, as seen in films like E.T. and The BFG.
Why does Steven Spielberg feel that hope is a driving force in his films?
Spielberg feels that hope is a driving force in his films because he believes that hope is better than despair. He aims to offer a solution or a promise of a better future, guiding the audience to form a better understanding of themselves and the world.
Why did it take Steven Spielberg a long time to feel proud of his Jewish identity?
Spielberg took a long time to feel proud of his Jewish identity because he grew up in a predominantly non-Jewish community in Phoenix, Arizona, where he felt on the outside. He wasn't raised in a strictly Orthodox environment, which made him less connected to his heritage.
Why did Steven Spielberg choose 'The Grapes of Wrath' as his book to take to the desert island?
Spielberg chose 'The Grapes of Wrath' because it is his favorite book. The character Maude Jode, in particular, resonates with him as a strong maternal figure, similar to his own mother.
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0 在亚利桑那州的凤凰城，和我一起长大的犹太人并不多。所以我总是感到有些格格不入，实际上感觉很孤独。
并不是说我对自己是犹太人有多么否认。只是我没有把这当回事。我在谈话中不会提起这个事实，我不会说，下周和下下周我因为犹太教的赎罪日而要缺课。我从来没有提前宣布过。拍摄那部电影，是否改变了你对犹太遗产的态度？这是一个现象。从《辛德勒的名单》中产生的，比电影本身更重要的是大屠杀基金会的成立。
我能够赋权采访者和摄像师，让他们走遍世界各地，收集大屠杀幸存者的个人第一手证词，他们自愿来我们的镜头前，创建一个纪念档案。这是我最引以为豪的。现在它是南加州大学视觉历史大屠杀基金会。今天是你第七个选择的时间，斯蒂芬，如果你不介意的话。
当我10岁的时候，我们家里只有古典音乐。家里没有流行音乐。我的父母去唱片店买唱片。然后有一天，他们带回了一张唱片。那是1957或58年《西区故事》的原版百老汇剧团专辑。
我开始播放它，我之前从未听说过《西区故事》，但我把那张唱片听坏了。我的父母实际上不得不在一个月后再买一张新唱片，因为我听得太多，把它刮得不成样子。这就是为什么多年后，我想为全新一代重新构想《西区故事》。我记得有一首歌，每当我听到它时，作为孩子的我就会哭，那就是《某个地方》。某个地方
我们会找到我们的新... 某个地方... 来自《西区故事》，由原版百老汇剧团演唱，作曲是伦纳德·伯恩斯坦和斯蒂芬·桑德海姆。斯蒂芬·斯皮尔伯格，你对在电视流媒体时代电影的未来感到乐观吗？在笔记本电脑上是否可能有同样的魔力？
是的，一个伟大的故事可以在你的iPhone上吸引你，但请不要在iPhone上观看电影，朋友们。不要这样做。但一个伟大的故事仍然可以在小屏幕和超大屏幕上吸引你。但我更喜欢...
超大屏幕，因为你从家里出去看电影的体验基本上是与文明在一起，和陌生人坐在一起，他们在现实生活中可能在任何事情上都与你意见相左，但这并不重要，因为你们可能在一件事上达成共识，那就是从屏幕上出来的东西，从那个音轨中传出的主题。在电影院里，人们和意识形态之间可能会找到共同点，
在日常生活中，它们相距甚远，但都聚在一起分享一个共同的体验。你在家里的电视屏幕上无法获得这种体验。在电影院里可以。1994年有一次BBC采访，你当时说你最大的恐惧是孤独。显然，在这个节目中，我即将把你送往一个你将非常孤独的岛屿。你将如何应对作为一个孤岛者的孤立生活？
嗯，我无法做到。我会是那种向你坦白的人，我无法在这个岛上独自生存太久。好吧，在我们把你送往荒岛之前，我们会让你再选择一首曲子。今天你的最后选择是什么？今天的最后选择是一首叫《酷手》的歌，艺术家是Buzzy Lee，她恰好是我的女儿，萨莎·斯皮尔伯格。
每当我听到这首歌时，它让我想起了为人父母的特权。《酷手》由Buzzy Lee演唱。那么，斯蒂芬·斯皮尔伯格，时机到了。我将把你送往你的岛屿。我给你带来了圣经和莎士比亚的完整作品。你还可以选择另一本书。那会是什么？我会带上《愤怒的葡萄》，这是我会带上的书。它是我最喜欢的书。
而莫德·乔德是我最喜欢的文学角色中的母亲形象。我的妈妈是我最喜欢的母亲形象，但莫德·乔德也非常接近。这本书自从我很小的时候第一次读到它以来，就一直对我产生了深刻的影响。在你的荒岛上，斯蒂芬·斯皮尔伯格，你还可以拥有一件奢侈品。那会是什么？你打算带什么？
哦，我的天。我本来想说我会带上我的H8 Bolex相机。我拍了我的... 哦，那算数。那算数吗？因为我会带上Bolex制造的相机。如果我不得不在岛上待很长时间，我会给相机上发条，把它放在耳边，只是听齿轮转动的声音。那对我来说就足够了。还有海浪拍打的声音。
最后，如果你必须从今天分享的八首曲子中选择一首，你会急于从海浪中拯救哪一首？《酷手》由Buzzy Lee演唱，因为它是我们的DNA。斯蒂芬·斯皮尔伯格，非常感谢你让我们听到你的荒岛唱片。我非常享受这个过程。非常感谢你。♪♪♪
你好，我是丹尼。太久没见了，但我回来了，我想告诉你一些非常特别的事情，这将在十月的《不可思议播客》频道上发生。众所周知，这是万圣节的月份，最鬼魅的时节。为了庆祝，我将制作一个万圣节倒计时日历。
在十月的每一天，我都会在《不可思议播客》频道上发布一个全新的迷你案件。每个案件都不到两分钟，是一个小巧的恐怖故事，是听众讲述他们认为可能是超自然经历的电子邮件。但真的是这样吗？在我的所有社交媒体渠道上也会有这些故事的视频版本。每个故事将在每个早晨发布，总共有31个故事，一直持续到万圣节。然后
可能还会有一些特别的万圣节惊喜。所以这是BBC Sounds或你获取播客的任何地方的不可思议万圣节倒计时日历。如果你敢，加入我吧。