Nobody was nostalgic for E.T. before E.T. existed.
Every franchise starts as an original idea.
My latest essay is about Steven Spielberg, Hollywood's obsession with IP, and why we still need to leave room for originals.
bobbarthwrites.substack.com/p/leave-room...
I’m in the middle of putting together a feature on Steven Spielberg’s new film Disclosure Day for the radio show this weekend.
