Steven Spielberg reacts to the unforgettable scene in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind": "As soon as you saw this, you remember it." 👽🛸
He breaks down the genius of the wide aspect ratio revealing the mysterious broadcast slowly, pulling your eyes from Richard Dreyfuss to the screen: "Did I see what I think I saw?" Then John Williams' music takes over emotionally, connecting the characters as Dreyfuss spots the mountain like structure matching what he built at home.
Spielberg shares how they shot it practically on TV sets in real time, with Dreyfuss timing his reactions perfectly across cuts from Alabama heat to Wyoming. A masterclass in building wonder and suspense that still captivates decades later.
Watch this rare insight from the legend himself.