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Although generally cautious with his praise, the director of Jurassic Park has spoken highly of films that break the mold. He’s previously admired classics like Richard Donner’s Superman and Jon Favreau’s first Iron Man, but Spielberg recently revealed that James Gunn’s 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy made the biggest impression on him.

He particularly praised the movie’s lack of cynicism and its willingness to be both lighthearted and serious when appropriate, noting that it didn’t take itself too seriously. Spielberg’s preference for Gunn’s work seems to come from his beliefs about what makes a great character.

He draws a clear distinction between heroes and superheroes, saying he feels a stronger connection to the former. For Spielberg, a hero is simply an ordinary person who responds to a difficult situation and tries to make things better – like someone running towards a burning car to help.

Tom Hanks says his all-time favorite movie is Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. He watches it several times a year and knows it so well he could provide commentary throughout the entire film without pausing. He believes it’s a landmark achievement in visual storytelling and explores deep philosophical ideas.

His second pick is a different kind of film: the 1946 historical drama The Best Years of Our Lives. The movie tells the story of veterans returning home after World War II. Hanks, known for his role in Saving Private Ryan, considers it the most powerful film about WWII from the perspective of those who lived through it, highlighting its emotional impact and realistic depiction of the time.

Even director James Cameron, known for his innovative vision, draws inspiration from other works. He recently told Vulture that Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien had a profound impact on him, influencing not only countless artists but also his own approach to filmmaking.

Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking is clearly inspired by Steven Spielberg, as both directors favor big-budget, original stories with compelling characters. Nolan considers Spielberg one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and two of his films especially shaped Nolan’s own style. While he’s always admired Raiders of the Lost Ark for its sheer entertainment value, Nolan often points to Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Saving Private Ryan as being particularly influential to his work.

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During the filming of ‘Some Like It Hot,’ the actress had a lot of trouble remembering her lines, even the short ones. Director Billy Wilder cleverly hid cue cards with phrases like ‘It’s me, sugar’ around the set – in props and drawers – to help her. This wasn’t a one-time thing; she often needed multiple takes to finish even simple scenes because she relied on these visual reminders. Though it could be frustrating for others, her on-screen presence remained captivating. The story of her hidden scripts became a famous Hollywood tale.

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Johansson believed the costume was taking away from the film’s realistic feel. She wanted to perform the scene without a bra, which caused a disagreement with the director. Bay remembered finding her in her trailer, where she strongly protested the costume, declaring she wouldn’t wear the “cheap… bra.” She suggested going without it, but Bay explained that movie rating rules limited his options.

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