Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential directors of the late 20th century. While some serious film lovers have brushed him off as trite or too sentimental, others put him on a pedestal as the author of their childhood.
Whether you grew up in the 80's or 90's, Spielberg's films most likely had a big influence on your childhood. He's influenced filmmakers like J.J. Abrams, Edgar Write, and even David Fincher. But Spielberg was once a kid too who loved movies and revered filmmakers.
This list is composed of ten films that influenced how Spielberg makes movies, hopefully it can give insight into where some of his most infamous themes and techniques came from
