J.J. Abrams
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Night Beast
“He wrote music for a horror flick called Night Beast.”
Seven
“The discussion references the movie Seven and its incredible title sequence, highlighting how many companies claimed association with it.”
Mary Poppins
“The speaker mentions Mary Poppins as one of the first movies he saw as a child, indicating its significance in his early life.”
Hunchback of Notre Dame
“The speaker recalls watching the Charles Lawton version of Hunchback of Notre Dame as a child, describing it as a crushing experience that impacted him deeply.”
Philadelphia Story
“The speaker expresses a strong affection for Philadelphia Story, calling it one of his favorite movies of all time.”
North by Northwest
“The speaker mentions North by Northwest multiple times, indicating it as one of his favorite films.”
Star Wars
“It was the first film that I remember seeing in the theater and it was the only film that I've ever seen. I saw it four times in the theater.”
Black Widow
“My son is waiting for Black Widow or they're waiting for Loki to come out.”
Star Trek
“The speaker mentions Star Trek in the context of discussing the differences and similarities in creative endeavors.”
The Last Jedi
“Discussion about the backlash against The Last Jedi and its perceived feminist themes.”
Mission Impossible
“The speaker mentions being asked to direct a Mission Impossible movie by Tom Cruise, which was an unexpected opportunity.”
Brother Solomon
“The speaker reflects on the movie 'Brother Solomon' and expresses a desire for it to have been better than the script written by Will Forte.”
Safety Last
“A Harold Lloyd movie shown at UCLA, where the audience reacted enthusiastically to scenes from this classic film.”
Tootsie
“Mentioned in the context of audience reactions to memorable moments in films, highlighting the power of shared experiences in theaters.”
American Werewolf in London
“Described as a perfect specimen of a film that combines different genres, reflecting the speaker's favorite movie.”
Alien
“Cited as a groundbreaking horror film set in space, illustrating the evolution of genre mashups in cinema.”
Force Awakens
“The speaker mentions working on 'Force Awakens' and how their daughter accompanied them to London during the filming.”