Why Steven Spielberg's E.T. is the ultimate divorce movie
The sci-fi weepie, released 40 years ago this month, is about more than a lost alien – it's about a director filling 'the gap in his heart'
Stay updated with breaking news from Screen Secrets. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The sci-fi weepie, released 40 years ago this month, is about more than a lost alien – it's about a director filling 'the gap in his heart'
With David Lynch, the late composer made the most gorgeously disturbing music ever set to film. And it was as comforting as apple pie
How a surreal advertising satire starring a pot-smoking dwarf as the president inspired a generation of filmmakers – and the director's son
The ultimate disaster movie had incredible stunts, impeccable design and a cast full of Oscar-winners. And Gene Hackman hated every minute
The making of the $200m epic involved mass walk-outs, giant tantrums and a terrified Kate Winslet – as recalled by cast and crew