Do Aliens Exist? Steven Spielberg Believes They Do
Summary
In this episode, Steven Spielberg delves into his latest film, "Disclosure Day," revealing its inspiration from real-world UFO reports and his personal conviction that aliens exist. He discusses how filmmaking serves as both a creative outlet and a form of therapy, often reflecting personal experiences and allowing him to confront fears. Spielberg also explores the profound impact of shared cinema, the changing landscape of media consumption, and his plans to deeply engage with AI technology, offering a unique glimpse into his craft and evolving perspectives.Episode description
Almost 50 years ago, Steven Spielberg directed “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the story of an average man who discovers that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Over the decades, Spielberg has directed several movies about what would happen if humanity made contact with aliens. Would the aliens be kind like the title character in “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial”? Would they be cruel like the murderous aliens of “War of the Worlds”? And regardless of what the aliens were like, would we humans be ready to receive them?
Spielberg returns to the question of whether we’re alone in the universe, and what it might mean if we’re not, with his new film “Disclosure Day.” Today, he sits down with Rachel Abrams, a host of “The Daily,” to talk about the film, and about what he has learned over five decades of making movies about aliens.
On Today’s Episode
Steven Spielberg, director of “Disclosure Day.”
Background Reading
‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Spielberg Plays His Greatest Cosmic Hits
What Steven Spielberg Taught Me About Fear, Catharsis, and Being Human
Photo credit: Paolo Pellegrin/Magnum, for The New York Times
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