Steven Spielberg's Influence On Hollywood

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Film has been a growing culture since the beginning of the twentieth century, and no one has contributed to this culture quite like Spielberg has. Steven Spielberg grew up in a Jewish family and began his film career at just 16. His debut was with his short film in a local theater of his hometown. Spielberg is the best filmmaker of all time because of his unbelievable contributions to science fiction, his unparalleled capabilities as a storyteller, and his industry-influencing movie masterpieces.
Spielberg is most popularly known for his outstanding contributions to the sci-fi genre of film. Many moviegoers even consider this genre to be his expertise. "Imagine, for example, what he might have done with ‘Transformers’ – like make it a real
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Aside from directly contributing to the success of numerous film companies we know today, Steven has also influenced Hollywood. “[Spielberg] led to the creation of a new rating code, ‘PG-13’, which cautions parents to the presence of violence, language, and nudity—but at a level or an intensity that is lower than that found in an R-Rated movie.” Establishing a rating code is one thing, but casting a whole new light on the industry is another. Spielberg’s multiple awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize, show that film is not just a form of entertainment. It’s an art that is capable of showing human emotion just as well as the most beautiful painting and the most cathartic poem. Spielberg will go down in history, not only for his outstanding achievements in film, but also for his contributions to the industry and humanity as a whole.
Steven Spielberg shows again and again that he is the best when it comes to science fiction and storytelling, even going as far as changing an industry with his works. With accomplishments such as Jaws and E.T., it's obvious that no one does sci-fi better than Spielberg. He proves with movies such as Schindler's List that a story is never told better by another filmmaker. Finally, Steven has made such a name for himself that the industry wouldn't be where it is today without him. As the film culture continues to grow into the

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