The Fabelsmans is a semi-autobiographical story loosely based on Spielberg's adolescence and first years as a filmmaker. He directed, co-wrote and produced it with Tony Kushner. It stars Gabriel LaBelle as Sammy Fabelman, alongside Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, and Keeley Karsten in supporting roles. The acting is truly remarkable with standout performances like Michelle Williams and Judd Hirsch, along with Paul Dano and Gabriel LaBelle. The latter's performance as Sammy was better than I expected, if he didn't have the range as an actor I'm sure the film wouldn't have worked like it. It's him and all these terrific performances from its supporting cast which makes it so perfect, combine them with the brilliant writing and dialogue. Whenever Gabriel LaBelle shares a scene with Paul Dano, Michelle Williams or Judd Hirsch, it's a moment in cinema which I'm so glad I got to witness. The Fabelsmans have been characterized as focusing on the interrelationship and coexistence of family and passion, as well as the themes of trauma, control, the consequences of inaction and the importance of empathy and compassion. Steven Spielberg executed the themes nicely, through the script and visual storytelling.

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

The mise-en-scene was incredible, you see it in each scene and frame how much went into shooting the film. It's always nice to see the craft of Steven Spielberg, someone who never fails to give us a great film and at times he gives us art like this. With The Fabelsmans, he gives us a superb mise-en-scene, as important as the film's story and writing he shows us. About the editing, the overall editing is spectacular and I absolutely loved the montage editing. The camera work is too amazing, truly remarkable. The cooperation between Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kaminski is something I'll never get tired of, a constant person he works with and what they do together is simply perfect. Steven Spielberg works once again with John Williams, a maestro who never disappoints, remarkable on so many levels. The sound design is superb. There's so much on the technical side which are just great, I can't do anything except give the film praise.

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve praised the film, calling it "...the best movie ever made about the power of cinema. It's a miracle. To say that I was deeply moved by this movie is an understatement. The Fabelmans is a pure act of artistic generosity made by one of the greatest filmmakers of our time." I agree fully with his thoughts, I too was moved very deeply, it was full of emotion and you felt it in each scene thanks to the powerful writing and direction along with the magnificent acting. It was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. It earned numerous awards and nominations including seven nominations at the 95th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Williams), and Best Supporting Actor (Hirsch). It also earned 11 nominations at the 28th Critics' Choice Awards and five at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director.

Something which I just loved was the David Lynch cameo as John Ford, I didn't recognize him at first and looking at pictures of the real John Ford, it was a close match! A great little cameo which made the ending so much better, I really hope we get a sequel to this film which Steven Spielberg has talked about, a possibility. It's not because of David Lynch, but how much more it is to tell, it's semi biographical of Steven Spielberg's life so there's plenty to tell. The Fabelsmans was an incredible film, a superb drama and one word, cinema. Since its release, it has been widely cited as Spielberg's "most personal film" and one of the best films of the 2020s. The drama is so real and human, it's easy to get invested in the characters and story. Steven Spielberg, how I wished I saw this at the cinema.