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Movie and TV Discussion => Movie reviews => Topic started by: David Vaughn on June 15, 2026, 06:41:23 PM
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Studio: Universal
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Rating: Varies
Film: Varies
Plot
Jaws, starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, depicts a small beach town being stalked by a deadly great white shark. Close Encounters of the Third Kind, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Francois Truffaut, courtesy of Sony Pictures, depicts an ordinary man who hears an extraordinary calling. Starring Harrison Ford as the legendary Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, follows Jones as he competes with the Nazis to retrieve the biblical Ark of the Covenant. One of the most beloved stories in the history of film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial stars Henry Thomas as a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth. With its groundbreaking special effects, Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum in one of the most thrilling adventures ever put on film as dinosaurs come to life. Schindler's List, starring Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley, is one of Spielberg's most devastating works of art as he depicts the true story of a German industrialist who saves over a thousand lives during the Holocaust. Saving Private Ryan, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, features Tom Hanks and Matt Damon in a groundbreaking portrayal of the D-Day invasion. Finally, Spielberg's chilling adaptation of a classic story, War of the Worlds, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, features Tom Cruise as he longs to save his family from a disastrous alien invasion.
My Thoughts
Universal Studios, in conjunction with Paramount Home Entertainment and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have combined forces to bring us STEVEN SPIELBERG: THE SPOTLIGHT COLLECTION. I’ve reviewed each of these films previously on UHD and while this set features spiffy Steelbook packaging, the contents of the discs remain the same. Here are links to each review:
JAWS (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=2518.0)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=5039.new#new)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=3331.0)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=3482.0)
Jurassic Park (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=5040.new#new)
Schindler's List (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=5041.new#new)
Saving Private Ryan (External site) (https://www.soundandvision.com/content/saving-private-ryan-review)
War of the Worlds (https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=2504.0)
Video Varies
Audio Varies
Special Features:
- See review links above
- Steelbook Packaging
Conclusion
If you already own these movies on UHD, there’s little reason to purchase again unless you want the Steelbook packaging and have them housed in a beautiful and well-built case. I’ll proudly display this in my collection and each of the films is outstanding (although the big miss on the War of the Worlds soundtrack is still bothersome for filtering out the sub-30Hz content). Regardless, the collection will certainly please fans and it wouldn’t shock me if this sold out in stores and went up in value over time.
Reference Review System:
JVC DLA-RS3100 4K Ultra High-Definition Front Projector
(I utilized Portrait Displays' (https://www.portrait.com/) Calman color calibration software)
Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 110” 2.35:1 Screen
Trinnov Altitude 16 Audio/Video Processor
ATI AT527NC Powering Bed Channels
ATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
Zidoo UHD8000 Media Player
Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
System Controller: URC MX-990
M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)
M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
Dual Rythmik FV15HP2
Mini DSP HD
Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner
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Thanks David.