In this weekend’s Super 8 , writer/director J.J. Abrams harkens back to the seminal films from his idol Steven Spielberg to create a breath of fresh air in this summer of superheros and sequels. How did the the Los Angeles-raised cinephile transform himself from the guy who wrote the forgettable ’90s comedy Taking Care of Business to an Emmy-winning Spielberg collaborator who has succeeded in both television and film, all while maintaining one of the most loyal followings in Hollywood? You can always trace a direct line through a few important projects to illustrate what led to a filmmaker’s current success. As such, let’s look at nine pivotal credits that track the evolution of J.J. Abrams.
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9 Milestones in the Evolution of J.J. Abrams
