How Steven Spielberg Brilliantly Constructed the Epic Opening Battle Scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’


(PG-13 content) For his latest movie-themed video essay, Evan Puschak (aka The Nerdwriter) takes a closer look at how director Steven Spielberg managed to capture the perfect blend of chaos and clarity in the opening Omaha Beach battle scene of his 1998 epic war drama, Saving Private Ryan.

Previously from Evan: What ‘The Truman Show’ Can Teach Us About Politics