Full name: Steven Allan Spielberg

Birthday: December 18, 1946

Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Biography: The most commercially successful filmmaker in Hollywood history, Steven Spielberg was born December 18, 1946, in Cincinnati. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In later years, his films began addressing such issues as the Holocaust, slavery, war and terrorism. He is considered one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He is also one of the co-founders of DreamWorks movie studio. Marriages and children From 1985 to 1989 Spielberg was married to actress Amy Irving. In their 1989 divorce settlement, she received $100 million from Spielberg after a judge controversially vacated a prenuptial agreement written on a napkin. Spielberg subsequently developed a relationship with actress Kate Capshaw, whom he met when he cast her in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. They married on October 12, 1991. Capshaw is a convert to Judaism. There are seven children in the Spielberg-Capshaw family: Jessica Capshaw (born August 9, 1976) – daughter from Kate Capshaw's previous marriage to Robert Capshaw; Max Samuel Spielberg (born June 13, 1985) – son from Spielberg's previous marriage to actress Amy Irving; Theo Spielberg (born 1988) – son adopted by Capshaw before her marriage to Spielberg, who later also adopted him; Sasha Rebecca Spielberg (born May 14, 1990, Los Angeles); Sawyer Avery Spielberg (born March 10, 1992, Los Angeles) ; Mikaela George (born February 28, 1996) – adopted with Kate Capshaw; Destry Allyn Spielberg (born December 1, 1996). Spielberg's most important contribution to modern movies: There was an enormous audience to be created if old-style B-movie stories were made with A-level craftsmanship and enhanced with the latest developments in special effects. In Spielberg, the light source conceals mystery, where for many other directors it is darkness that conceals mystery. The difference is that for Spielberg, mystery offers promise instead of threat.

31 мая 2012 г.

Questions (Check Yourself)


 "Jaws"
1. Do you know something about sharks?
2. Have you ever watched this film? How did you like it?
3. There are two sequels of “Jaws”. Do you find them exciting?
4. What do you think about stage effects? How live were shown sharks in the film?
5. Where did the film take place:
         Hawaii, 
         Amity Island, 
         Africa?
                                                                                                                                         (Amity Island)
6. Who was the most communicative character in “Jaws”:
              Matt Hooper, 
              shark hunter Quint, 
              police chief Martin Brody?                                         
                                                                                                                                          (Matt Hooper)
7. Do you know real names of the characters?
8. Did you like actors’ play?
9. What book the film “Jaws” is based on? Who is its writer?
10. Will you recommend the film to other people? 

"Balto"
1. How do you like the film "Balto"? What feelings did it awake in you?
2. What is the main thete of the film?
3. Who is the main character? How can you describe him?
4. Did Balto want to prove somebody  something, having gone for medicals, didn't he? How could the dog return?
5. Why did dogs resent to Steele?
6. Why did teele envy Balto?
7. Whom voice did Balto talk?
8. Do you find the film educational? Why?/Why not?
9. Does "Balto" show the difference between men and women? In what way?
10. Will you recommend this film other people? 

"The Legend of Zorro"
1. Discuss the name of the film.
2. In what place did shoting of the film take place?
3. What is Zorro’s horse name?
4. In what country was film made?
5. How the Spanish world “Zorro” is translated? (Fox)
6. Name the most famous actors who played Zorro?                                                                      
7. What is the Zorro’s sword name? 
                                                                                                                                                   (Rapier)
8. Why Helena help detectives?
9. Did Zorro's sun know who his father was? How did he know?
10. What is the main problem of this film?

"Gremlins"
1. Who is the gremlin? What does it associate with?
2.  What are the main characters of the film?
3. How did the boy get Magway?
4. What were exceptions for gremlins?
5. Do you know whom voice did the gremlin speak?
6. If you know real names of the main characters, name them.
7. What is the genre of the film?
8. Do you find "Gremlins" a kind film? Why?/Why not?
9. What is Spielberg's role in this film?
10. Will you recommend the film other people? 

“Jurassic Park”
1. What is the film about? Why is it called “Jurassic Park”?
2. Why did everything come wrong in the park?
3. What is you favorite moment?
4. Do you find “Jurassic Park” cognitive? Why?/Why not?
5. Who is the most dangerous reptile:   
               Pterodactyl, 
               Tyrannosaurus,  
               Triceratops?
                                                                                                                                      (Tyrannosaurus)
6. What is the genre of the film?
7. Where did the filming take place:
                                            Hawaii,  
                                            Commonwealth of the Bahamas,  
                                            Bermuda?
                                                                                                                                      (Hawaii)
8. What is your favorite character of the film? If you know actors, name your favorite.
9. What award did the film get?
10. What do know about dinosaurs?

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