THE FABLEMANS
Last weekend I caught Steven Spielberg’s new film, THE FABELMANS (trailer here) in theaters. It’s the kind of film that reminds us why Spielberg, or anyone really, makes movies. The meta aspect of a filmmaker making a film about his own life is both countered and enhanced by its distinctly fictional elements. The title immediately clues you in to the fact that, while the film is semi-autobiographical, it is first and foremost a story about “the Fabelmans,” not “the Spielbergs.” You’re fully aware that you’re watching a dramatization, but as a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor balances out the brilliantly acted emotional pangs, every strategically placed exaggeration only makes the story feel more true. To watch a master of his craft skillfully show you how he came to master his craft is something very special. Plus, it’s always fun to see Paul Dano being Paul Dano.
—Anna Lee, Development Intern
