At the pinnacle of his career and entering his fourth decade as a director, Spielberg is firmly established as the world’s most popular filmmaker. Celebrated for his mastery of spectacle and fantasy he has also proved his skill as a craftsman of compelling populist drama. Like the great directors of Hollywood’s golden age, Spielberg has the facility to work across a range of subjects and genres, yet he always roots them in personal themes. This guide examines every Spielberg film since Duel and includes an overview of the work of this singular director.