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The quality and scope of his films make any attempt to rank them a fool’s errand: nevertheless, that’s exactly what I’ve tried to do below ...

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Steven Spielberg has directed more than 30 films and remains Hollywood’s highest-grossing director. Now, he is about to unveil his latest blockbuster co-starring Emily Blunt. But when that new movie – ...