In this episode, we discuss Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, including the film's personal elements, the theme of communication, and the genre-defining visuals.

See where Close Encounters of the Third Kind is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray

• The Making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Documentary)

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History by Michael Klastorin (Book)

• Behind the Camera - Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Rob Nixon

• Steven Spielberg Discusses His Iconic Sci-Fi Film Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Turner Classic Movies)

• Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters, AI: Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, and More (Turner Classic Movies)

• Spielberg on Spielberg (Documentary)

Additional Audio Sources:

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray

If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.

If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at [email protected]

Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates.

Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin