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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a Masterpiece

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With Disclosure Day now invading theaters worldwide, the conversation of UFO disclosure has been reignited.Steven Spielberg had already created what many consider the greatest UFO film ever made: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). In this in-depth review, analysis, and retrospective, I explore how Close Encounters became a landmark in both science fiction cinema and UFO history. From its groundbreaking visual effects and unforgettable score by John Williams to its deeply human portrayal of UFO witnesses and experiencers, Spielberg's classic remains a powerful and emotional exploration of humanity's search for answers beyond our world.We'll examine the real UFO cases and research that inspired the film, the involvement of UFO pioneer J. Allen Hynek, the influence of Jacques Vallée, and how Spielberg's lifelong fascination with the phenomenon ultimately led from Close Encounters to E.T., War of the Worlds, and now Disclosure Day.As a UFO researcher and lifelong film fan, I compare Spielberg's newest alien epic with the movie that started it all and explain why Close Encounters of the Third Kind still stands as the gold standard for UFO storytelling nearly 50 years later.#MovieReview #DisclosureDay #Spielberg #CloseEncountersOfTheThirdKind #StevenSpielberg #UAP #AlienMovies #SciFiMovies #MovieReview #FilmAnalysis #JAllenHynek #JacquesVallee #FirstContact #MovieHistory #SomewhereOnTheScreen #RyanSprague* FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. What It Means To Be Human distributes this material for the purpose of news reporting, educational research, comment, and criticism, constituting Fair Use under 17 U.S.C § 107. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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