CLOSE ENCOUNTERS of the THIRD KIND miniature effects
While most people remember Close Encounters of the Third Kind for its emotional story and iconic moments — like the five-note musical communication with the aliens — there’s a whole…
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What’s So Great About Close Encounters of the Third Kind
40 years after its release, Close Encounters of the Third Kind remains one of Steven Spielberg’s most personal and acclaimed films. Close Encounters may have been overshadowed by two other…
A Closer Look: Quentin Tarantino Reacts to Close Encounters of the Third Kind
When a modern filmmaker with a distinct voice like Tarantino discusses an older movie, it tells you something important — that the film isn’t just a relic of its time,…
Inside the Mind of an Icon: Richard Dreyfuss on Close Encounters
If you’re a fan of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the video you just watched — a Q&A session with Richard Dreyfuss from the 2018 Sedona Film Festival —…
Behind the Magic: Spielberg Reflects on Close Encounters
In the clip, director Steven Spielberg revisits Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the 1977 movie that changed the way audiences think about alien contact. For fans — and especially…
A Beginner’s Guide to a Sci-Fi Classic
If you’ve never seen Close Encounters of the Third Kind, you’re in for something very different from the alien invasion movies you might expect. Released in 1977 and directed by…
Muncie Community Screening of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to Support Close Encounters Muncie Project
MUNCIE, IN — The 21+ public is invited to gather at RoHo’s Martini Bar on Saturday, March 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a special community screening of…
Steven Spielberg Reflects on a Sci-Fi Masterpiece — A Must-Watch Conversation
If you’re a fan of classic science fiction cinema, there’s something special about hearing a legendary director talk about his own work. The video Steven Spielberg Discusses His Iconic Sci-Fi…
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Behind the Scenes of a Sci-Fi Classic: The Making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
If you’re a fan of classic science-fiction cinema, there’s something truly fascinating about how groundbreaking films were brought to life — especially long before the digital age. The video The…
Take an interactive 3-D tour of the tower
The National Park Service has completed a three-dimensional mapping project of the tower which you can explore on their web site. The model allows viewers to explore features of the…
Why is it called Bear Lodge?
First Stories As described on the National Park Service website for Devils Tower National Monument There are numerous stories about the Tower passed down through American Indian culture. Although popular culture…