3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’:

  1. I just watched this film, one that defined my childhood, for the very first time in a theater — and it was as epic and tender as ever. Iconic in every way. Absolutely magical. And the feels are unbelievably still very, very real. Spielberg at his supremely best.

  2. THAT SCORE. The sound of it brings tears to my eyes and truly reminds us what films can conjure. John Williams is a singular genius. Again, iconic.

  3. It’s a consistent takeaway from the film, so I’d be remiss not to acknowledge it: Can Drew Barrymore be anymore adorable? When Gertie cries, I cry.

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