Spielberg: How to Introduce Characters

A look into director Steven Spielberg's entire filmography, examining how he effectively introduces memorable characters through use of Action & Fraction.
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FILMS IN THIS VIDEO:
The Adventures of Tintin
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Dark Knight
Duel
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Hook
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Jaws
Jurassic Park
Kramer vs. Kramer
Minority Report
No Country for Old Men
Psycho
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Saving Private Ryan
Schindler’s List
Scream
War of the Worlds
MISC. MEDIA IN THIS VIDEO:
Futurama - "The Devil's Hands are Idle Playthings"
Bridge of Spies - Behind the Scenes B-Roll
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I heard the elk sound and freaked out, was not expecting a velociraptor.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Serio _0 I gotta keep you guys on your toes!! ;)

[@theguardian8317]

I think real Elk callings are way scarier than the sounds they use for Raptors in Jurassic Park

[@dj_bullets7106]

Read in an interview once where Spielberg said he considered the last 10 minutes of E.T. his greatest work as a director. And I have to agree.

[@KevyNova]

I agree too, but I’d say 15 minutes. The last 15 has one piece of music conducted by John Williams uninterrupted. It’s cinema at its finest.

[@johncaudill9782]

@@KevyNova Fun fact: Spielberg told Williams to turn off the projector for the last sequence and just conduct the orchestra. He later went back and reedited the end of the film to the music-the result is the ballet like movement of the scene and the perfect marriage of picture and music.

[@KevyNova]

@@johncaudill9782 yup! I’ve seen Williams perform the entire piece with a giant movie screen behind the orchestra showing the final 15 minutes of the film. Spielberg came out and told that story.

[@daniel_netzel]

Excellent stuff! Spielberg is the man, no doubt about it. I'd say my favorite is Raiders, followed very closely by Jaws and Close Encounters.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Film Radar Thanks! I still haven't seen Close Encounters all the way through. I've loved the bits I've seen.

[@Theomite]

Sorry, but I gotta go with JAWS first, then RAIDERS.

[@ozbrad]

Close Encounter number one for me but he's had so many great movies

[@dj_bullets7106]

It's a tie between Jaws and E.T. for me. With Raiders and Close Encounters in the top 4

[@levarmitchell3962]

Film Radar Raiders is one of the most beautifully directed films of all time.

[@adny02]

"For example in Scream, all fear vanishes once the killer's mask comes off and we find they're just boys underneath." EXACTLY the reason why I don't consider Kylo Ren scary at all in The Force Awakens.

[@siddharthtyagi6128]

Yeah this happens a lot of time in horror movies, I think Signs has one of the best villain introduced just like Jaws has

[@David-tm1pk]

Plus, he's just too handsome to be scary. Also: Logan Lucky

[@martykeaton182]

That last part sounds pretty argumentative.

[@TheDiscardedImage]

Particularly liked your highlighting of Spielberg's use of what you call "fraction". There's an interesting use of it in Munich, not an object but an event, the massacre that looms over the characters, the full horror of which is gradually revealed throughout the film. Probably in the minority, but films from that era of Spielberg loom large in the memory for me. A.I. and Catch Me If You Can especially. Films where he blended the popcorn and "mature" sides of his film psyche. Plus I feel his relationship with Janusz Kamiński really blossomed in this period - whose cinematography I prefer over the DPs he worked with prior (except Vilmos Zsigmond).

[@skateordie002]

Vilmos was a genius.

[@grantmalone]

Interesting. I much prefer Spielberg's work with cinematographers like Douglas Slocombe, Allen Daviau and Vilmos Zsigmond to Janusz Kamiński. Compare the first three Indy films to the fourth. They are earthy, natural, you feel the sweat. There is artistry to it, but it feels real. With Kamiński it just too often looks artificially lit and processed. Everyone's skin glows and they often have a bleeding corona around their head, even when they are doing something mundane like sitting down to eat. Look at the drink between between Indy and Henry and compare it to the drink between Indy and Mutt. The light plays a key role in the former when the airship turns, but it looks like natural light throughout. The latter looks like the lens has been vaselined and light that rims people's faces starts to bleach and diffuse. Compare the naturalistic school scene in E.T. to the school scene in Catch Me If Can where the sun bleaches out the window and frames everyone in a heavenly glow for no particular reason. There are times for these effects but their overuse in scenes with no need for them gets tiring to me, undermines the reality of the moment and lessens their impact in other scenes where they have a purpose. It can be subtle difference but it's often there, even in the more gritty films like Munich. In earlier films, even when they were full of wonder and light like Close Encounters, suburbia still felt like suburbia and not a Turner painting. I know Spielberg likes to backlight and use atmospheric effects like smoke but I feel like other DOPs (and possibly the technology of the day) kept things grounded and not too glossy.

[@oldirtygamer]

I love the psychological aspect of how you come at discovering the filmmaking process. Again I enjoy your content keep up the good work as I'm always waiting for your next video!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Gaming Review Clan Thank you so much for the kind words. Really appreciate that.

[@ElleSuko]

This is an amazing analysis and will definitely stick with me as I develop my own characters. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@EntertainTheElk]

That's awesome! Thanks so much. Best of luck writing.

[@peterkovic2241]

GREAT video. I love the idea of introducing a character by fracture. I've never thought about it that way. Such an effective tool.

[@MichaelThomas2477]

Well done. You have a great editing style :)

[@EntertainTheElk]

Michael Thomas Thanks so much! Really appreciate that.

[@Beunibster]

This channel reminds me of Nerdwriter1, you're like two sides of the same coin. :)

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

My favorite fraction is the revealing of Dr. Jones in _Raiders of the Lost Ark_

[@EntertainTheElk]

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[@CyfilmsProductions]

White Blogger Black Specs stop. please just stop.

[@TheBlaqros3]

Crazy thing about this video was I saw every one of spielberg's movies as a kid and didnt know nothing about film and my heart was still throbbing watching those scenes again as an adult. I never really thought of his way of introduction to a character. Thank you for this video! Jurassic Park still makes me hold my breathe when you see the water and the thunder from the T-rex approaching.

[@EntertainTheElk]

So glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@flooblet]

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[@EntertainTheElk]

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[@franciscomarius1739]

Spielberg is a genius without a doubt, he has taught almost all the filmmakers after him.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

First video of yours that I've watched. Subscribed. Also, my favorite is Jurassic Park, followed by Raiders.

[@EntertainTheElk]

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[@mrcoatsworth429]

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[@EntertainTheElk]

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[@sarasamaletdin4574]

I don't think Schindler was extremely wealthy even if he had money and was part of the higher society.

[@ic9778]

Another great director who knows how to introduce characters and how to characterize them is Robert Zemeckis. Marty, Doc. Brown, Biff Tannen, George McFly and Mr. Strickland in Back to the future, Eddie Valiant in Who framed Roger Rabbit?, Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump and Whip Whitaker in Flight. (Yeah, Back to the future has a lot of great characterized characters).

[@HusaynTanyi]

Schindler's List

[@ari1234a]

All right people, now do Yourselves a favor go and watch "The Duel" I recommend to watch it as a last movie or what not of the day.

[@EntertainTheElk]

ari1234a The entire thing is up on KZbin. :)

[@MarcParisel]

Wow I love the analysis. Very nice to follow and grounded, I loved ready player one with all the building characters among....all others. Spielberg has so many nice technics that make his movie being natural.... one of a kind and always a source of inspiration when it comes to creativity

[@conlanl2405]

I'm torn between Jaws, Jurassic Park, Raiders, and E.T. They all have a special place in my heart. However, when it comes down to it, I think Jaws takes the cake closely followed by Jurassic Park.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Conlan L Great minds. :)

[@DreistStudios]

Thanks for the video! Great stuff!!!

[@EntertainTheElk]

DreistStudios Thank you!

[@spenser9908]

Yeah Indy's intro in Raiders was the first thing I thought of when I saw the title of this video. So epic.

[@grantmalone]

Surely the worn pieces of map show that Indy is piecing together a long hidden mystery with artefacts he has collected, not that his adventure has gone on for a long time. The way you say it seems to imply he bought the map new and and it has degraded over a long journey! Pretty sure they would have been like that when they were found and he has taken great care of them.

[@EntertainTheElk]

greyztone Not at all. I meant to say that his journey has gone on for a long time since we see multiple pieces of worn maps finally pieces together.

[@MassiveSuccessVids]

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[@EntertainTheElk]

Shoot me an email -- [e-mail] -- and we can talk. :)

[@HomeAtLast501]

Some of these techniques are cliche and make his films feel formulaic and generic. As an example, when I first saw "Saving Private Ryan" I rolled my eyes when I saw the shaky hand technique because it was so overused.

[@geomfilms]

Very well put together video. Spielberg knew what he was doing and he did it great. Thanks for video.

[@EntertainTheElk]

GeoMFilms Thank you!!

[@Epic_C]

2021 Spielberg: Let’s release a Spanish dialogue movie in English speaking areas and not subtitle it.

[@alfredallen5591]

Mad at the missed opportunity to showcase Oprah marching up the road in The Color Purple accompanied by heavy orchestration.

[@PogieJoe]

There's a reason Spielberg has become synonymous with film. And even so, in a way he's actually underrated.

[@bomangahas7828]

Keep making videos man. I'll have my kid watch you. I subscribed. Very good job.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thank you so much! Glad you're coming along for the ride. :)

[@MaheshWalatara]

Raiders was his utter best.

[@bradhouston4734]

That was great thanks very much man! I dig it 😀🕺🏻🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@TheTravisNewton]

No mention of the screenwriters credited with writing all of these character intros?

[@EntertainTheElk]

Have you read the screenplays to these scripts? They're not nearly as epic on the page. Most of the time, Spielberg changed it up and did his own thing. Plus, a lot of what I'm arguing comes in the framing. Screenwriters usually don't include framing notes for the directors who will eventually disregard it and do what they want.

[@eddiearreguin4722]

My favorite is Raiders. Followed by Jurassic Park

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

Raiders first. My three favorite guys were part of it, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and .. sigh... Harrison Ford.

[@MioRaem]

"There are no accidents in film making." The Room: Hold me drink *hck*

[@chrisborgia7838]

because of my childhood connection to it E.T. would have to be my favorite with a massive tie for second

[@Ladondorf]

Brilliant.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks!

[@chylan3669]

My Favorite Spielburg film is by far Extra Terrestrial but Ready Player One is about to drop in theatres and I just don't know🤣🤣🤣

[@EntertainTheElk]

I hope it's good!

[@rubendaviso]

Awesome! Even though, you made me notice a continuity error in E.T. The man's keys were on his left side, and then suddenly they were on his right side. :(

[@EntertainTheElk]

rubendaviso Oh no! I didn't catch that myself.

[@pussywran]

another great video!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Shawn Barbour Thank you!!!

[@2artb]

good stuff! thanks, this was very helpful.

[@MassiveSuccessVids]

Very informative for me. Next film I direct will review this with my DP. Thanks. Q: how do u get these clips?

[@EntertainTheElk]

That's great! I find a lot through KZbin clips or DVD's that I own.

[@neilo11]

My favourite Spielberg is definitely Jurassic Park, I'm a huge sucker for Michael Crichton. How do you choose the subject for your next video? From where do you draw your inspiration?

[@EntertainTheElk]

neilo11 Are you watching Westworld on HBO? A Crichton fan like yourself would dig it. Great question! I really just go off of topics that would interest me. I try and pick directors or writers or genres and do something unique with it. As I'm watching tv and films, I keep an idea log for future ideas or concepts that could make interesting essays. This Spielberg one was my 2nd idea ever. It just took me awhile to gather all the film footage.

[@McD5791]

...so, in Transformers Dark of The Moon, when Michael Bay introduces the audience to Rosie Huntington Whiteley via a close up ass shot of her traipsing up the stairs... ...that would be an example of "Fraction" (albeit a crass and inappropriate one)?!?

[@EntertainTheElk]

Hahaha. God I love this comment so much. I guess so!

[@LuckyDogGaming]

Awesome video! I think Minority Report or Jaws would be my favorites.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks! I love Minority Report. I think that's the last great Spielberg movie. The rest have been solid but not as memorable to me.

[@karlkarlos3545]

I think he made better and more interesting movies after Minority Report.

[@switchingtime]

Fantastic video. Your essays touch on more unique or unexplored topics than most video essay channels, and I appreciate that immensely. Keep up the great work, man!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thank you so much! Hope you subscribe so you can keep up with future videos.

[@LuckyDogProductions]

great points, I am a big RAIDERS fan. Spielberg also does camera pans that follow the room action. ex. Catch me if you can... The camera follows the man's gun to the left the follows the 2nd man's gun to the right then tilts to our main our main FBI guy, showing the audience bits and pieces till we find the FBI in Leonardo's apt.

[@XrockinamadeusX]

Using fraction to add weight to objects and sounds is one of my favorite visual storytelling methods. Another great video! Thanks for the lesson.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Christopher Cowley Yay! Thank you! :)

[@SplendidBlended]

What a great video!! Thanks for putting this out there! I loved it.

[@VesaGuardian]

Excellent work! My favorite Spielberg film is Close encounters of the third kind. For some unknown reason I also like 1941 a lot...

[@idoazo6528]

thats not jurassic park at lest not the first one its The Lost World

[@howardkoor2796]

Very interesting and insightful

[@MarkMcAllister-ni9sf]

EMPIRE OF THE SUN!!!

[@georgeguja6155]

Super underrated Spieleberg movie

[@wizbanana8267]

you should checkout sergio leone for some amazing character introductions

[@EntertainTheElk]

Oh absolutely.

[@timotheories]

I love this video, you did such a great job highlighting one of the main reasons that Spielberg stands out from the crowd. I personally think he is one of the best directors to this day, because he is a character director first and builds up his narratives second. Thanks for making this.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@sidarthavillargarcia2154]

Brilliant disection ando observation. Great film.class .

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thank you!

[@vasquezg86]

Close Encounters, E.T., and Lincoln......in no particular order......I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thank you so much!

[@carterf3585]

Great video. My only complaint is that Hook features a little too prominently. I loved it as a kid. As an adult I can recognize that its objectively pretty bad

[@EntertainTheElk]

Yeah Hook isn't that good. But he still used his same introductory style!

[@LaughstashTv]

Definitely Jurassic Park! Great video! We just talked about Spielberg on our movie podcast Let's Rewatch as well. Amazing filmmaker! Looking forward to Ready Player One.

[@EntertainTheElk]

I hope Ready Player One is great!

[@androzani]

..did Spielberg just entertain me by jingling keys? Wow… :|

[@EntertainTheElk]

Andrew LaChapelle That. Just. Happened.

[@vermis8344]

Wait... how is the raptor's intelligence protecting it from all those point-blank guns and tasers?

[@EntertainTheElk]

I think they were tranquilizers. Not sure though...

[@SalvadorGeo]

I don't really like Spielberg, I like more low budget films so I would go with duel and Jaws. Good video there.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Agreed. The smaller scope intensity of Jaws and Duel is what makes me love them so much.

[@SalvadorGeo]

@@EntertainTheElk exactly, use the brain not the money.

[@pummisher1186]

Are you related to the Nerd Writer? Know of him?

[@EntertainTheElk]

Josh Derak I'm a huge Nerdwriter fan. He's definitely a reason this channel exists.

[@pummisher1186]

Fantastic. I can see your influence.

[@dawnqwerty]

Josh Derak i was thinking the exact same thing

[@theredsea9126]

You should do more of these!!!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Gimic King Planning on it! Make sure you subscribe so you can see what I do next. :)

[@theredsea9126]

Entertain The Elk Alright Buddy!! I love these kinds of video's! Take your time! I'm always subscribed to you!

[@gabbylon2077]

you are the best ,thank you for this video .I really like how you break everything down for your audience .And favorite film.....JURASSIC PARK hahaaa

[@EntertainTheElk]

Gabrielle Weightman Thank you so much! Jurassic Park is so good. What'd you think of Jurassic World? Hope you subscribe if you haven't already!!

[@gabbylon2077]

Entertain The Elk. Hey thanks for the response!im an aspiring writer/actress so the way you advocate is very admirable and helpful. I did see jurassic world ,i think it was a great cinematic experience but as far as capturing an audience Jurassic park will always be the winner in my book :) im looking forward to your next video .Aloha from hawai'i~~#subscribed

[@damyzs]

I love your content. You're like a hidden gem, your content is informative, engaging and also easy to digest. It's a perfect blend

[@EntertainTheElk]

Dammy Wow thank you so much! :)

[@ethidian3444]

Spielberg top 3 - Schindler's List, Jaws, A.I.

[@EntertainTheElk]

I think AI frustrates me more because it's half Kubrick half Spielberg. Would've been interesting to see Kubrick able to complete it.

[@ethidian3444]

Yeah I've never bought into behind-the-scenes logic as to why a film is any better or worse. I just look at the film, and I think A.I. is great. If I had to point out a flaw in it, my biggest issue with it is probably with the score. However, I don't think A.I. is anywhere near as good as Kubrick's best films. Though, I think A.I. is much better than Eyes Wide Shut.

[@valixr1300]

Yes, yes, yes. Severely disappointed after seeing the Alien Covenant trailer... Where they show you the Alien... *Facepalm

[@EntertainTheElk]

I heard Covenant was bad. That's a shame. They haven't been able to make a good Alien movie since the second one, Aliens.

[@valixr1300]

The art of directing has been lost for the most part in the interest of bigger explosions and a bigger production value with no story and no style. They need to show you everything in the trailers because they can't hold their wad in fear that the seats will sit empty. Really all we're asking is to be wooed a little not be pandered to before the film even begins. Spielberg knew how to do it right.

[@thepixeltavern]

The moment the T-Rex appears on screen in Jurassic Park, is one of my favorite character introductions ever. That damn Roar!

[@harshrealityfilms8529]

saving private ryan ,close encounters,all back to the futer ,all indy jones,jaws..most fave...

[@karlkarlos3545]

I think Robert Zemeckis has a word to say about "back to the futer" making your list.

[@harshrealityfilms8529]

oops wrong list... lol

[@Zachary_Sweis]

The Bergmeister made my favorite film of all time; Jaws. I'll watch any video about him. Very rarely are those videos great. I've just subscribbled to your channel.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks for the subbing! I'll make you proud. :)

[@TheMoonchinKing]

A Welcome! I am...

[@CaptWesStarwind]

Great work but am amazed you showed anything from Crystal Skull. That was what happened when he listened to post 90's George Lucas and a black spot on an otherwise flawless resume. He gets a pass for not writing that and trying to help a friend. Also watch Close Encounters man it's really great.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Ha, I really debated whether to put that clip in or not because that movie is terrible. But the intro fit too well.

[@CaptWesStarwind]

I can get that, and you did a great breakdown of Indy for his introduction for Raiders. I just like to pretend that it's still a "Trilogy".

[@SceneOfAction]

so great. thanks for the fantastic analysis!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Zorros2ndCousinTwiceRemoved]

Insightful, concise, no silly gimmicks, no jerking off, just the facts - and the subs keep coming. :)

[@EntertainTheElk]

Slowly but surely. Thanks for the kind comment. :)

[@threecompany5339]

Really well made video essay. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for putting this online. New subscriber.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Awesome! I'll make you proud.

[@Thepopcornator]

Surprised you didn't talk about E.T.'s introduction. It's my favourite of Spielberg's.

[@sharpenedge]

3:13 - Not true about Jaws. Spielberg was panicking and convinced his career / film was ruined because they couldn't get the damn shark puppet to operate properly. It just so happened to work in his favor.

[@Robert-zx2ir]

This video is sensational! Spielberg is the master of character introductions as well as the master of all things film directing. I’ve noticed how a lot of villains are introduced in larger-than-life ways such as Darth Vader in A New Hope, Mark Hamill Joker in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (my Favorite Batman movie), The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, the animated Cruella DeVille (made great use of fraction introduction as it showed her speeding to Roger and Anita’s Home in her red car and her spider-like silhouette approaching the door as Roger sings “she’s like a spider waiting for the kill”), 6-year-old Michael Myers in 1978’s Halloween (director John Carpenter shows fractions of his hands grabbing the kitchen knife, clown mask and killing his sister Judith and he’s not revealed physically until his dad takes his mask off outside). That proverb “First impressions are the most lasting” is very true to storytelling and filmmaking. I couldn’t agree more. Excellent video. My favorite Spielberg Films are Jaws followed by E.T. and Jurassic Park.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Filmento made a similar point in talking about the character introduction of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Curse of the Black Pearl. Identify your character’s most essential cores, then introduce them in a way that visually embodies those cores.

[@nickolaibrowne]

fantastic video, subbed

[@THEJOHNiVERSE]

Thanks, this is really well done.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Thank you!

[@Yoseqlo1]

Jurassic Park. Nostalgia does play a factor in, but there is something timeless about it.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Yoseqlo Yoseloq It holds up so well. It's just a great movie.

[@WaterShowsProd]

This brings to mind the way Rick is introduced in Casablanca. The situation in Morocco is explained to the audience, then we move into Rick's bar where people are talking about him, and how aloof he is. We finally see his hand approving a cheque, and fingering a chess piece, before the camera follows it up to reveal his face, and he silently gives his approval of who may, or may not enter. Another interesting character introduction in that film is that of Elsa. We already trust Sam, because he's Rick's friend, and when Elsa enters the restaurant we see the look of surprise on Sam's face and how concerned he becomes urging Elsa to stay away from Rick, "You're bad luck to him."

[@juliocesargonzalez6920]

Good videos. Keep working hard! It would be nice to see a video about horror movies. Greetings from Colombia.

[@EntertainTheElk]

Julio Cesar Gonzalez Greetings! And thank you. I plan on releasing a couple horror topic videos around Halloween so keep a look out!

[@arnoldlane68]

Great video! And you're damn handsome. ;)

[@EntertainTheElk]

*blushes*

[@howardkoor2796]

Much thanks

[@ThePsychicProject]

Does anybody know where his channel name comes from? I love this dudes videos

[@rome8180]

I think what you're describing is also sometimes called "the objective correlative." It's an object in the physical world which stands in for a concept, emotion, or in this case a character's innate identity. But it can also be an action rather than an object. So, for example, it could be Captain Hook's gleaming hook, being carried on a red pillow. But it could also be the way a character lights a cigarette. Or the lighter they use. And so on. The concept was first popularized by T.S. Eliot, and it's one of the main tenets of "show, don't tell." Anyway, I just discovered this channel and have watched five videos tonight. Love your analysis.

[@SPTX.]

That closing music is LOUD.

[@EntertainTheElk]

If it's too loud, you're too old. :) Sorry for your ears!

[@kristiankrogh9453]

Great video, you earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@EntertainTheElk]

Yesssss! I'll make you proud.

[@Nkanyiso_K]

Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report & AI the ending was pretty dark for, classic Kubrick

[@EntertainTheElk]

Nkanyiso Innocent Khwane Yeah, AI gets crazy at the end. Haha

[@GiftJesse]

thanks man great video

[@DJRobinson]

great job

[@JimRossCinematographer]

Well done.

[@Timmjoshi2001]

This videos are just so awesome and interesting to watch! I love Spielberg so this is a really interesting video and a new awesome thing that I never really realized! Keep up the good work. It's fantastic ^^

[@EntertainTheElk]

Timmjoshi2001 Thank you so much!! Really appreciate the kind words.

[@isaiasovelar4434]

already subbed, keep the good cotent coming

[@EntertainTheElk]

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[@michigandave9680]

Fascinating! Do you think that this applies to literature, also? I subscribed, by the way.

[@EntertainTheElk]

MichiganDave Thanks for the sub! I definitely think this applies for all types of storytelling. Though film is definitely a visual medium so it's probably most effective here. What would you say?

[@levipruett8439]

Entertain The Elk Not OP but fraction is definitely used in The Great Gatsby. There's an aura of mystery surrounding the title character before he's properly introduced.