Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One improves immensely on the book - The Verge
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Ernest Cline’s fast-moving, bestselling novel was a treasure trove for pop-culture junkies. But the endless references to video games and movies work better on the screen, where most of them originated in the first place.
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Steven Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' tops the holiday box office
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The Ready Player One backlash, explained - Vox
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Everything You Need to Know About 'Ready Player One' - The Ringer
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A professorial review of Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One – This Professor Plays
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Ready Player One' review: A fun fling with Steven Spielberg and your favorite pop-culture references , ready player one trailer
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Steven Spielberg's Oblivious, Chilling Pop-Culture Nostalgia in “Ready Player One”
Is Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' as Sexist and Godawful as the Book?
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Steven Spielberg on why 'Ready Player One' story matters over nostalgia
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Virtual world: all the updates, trailers and commentary for Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One - The Verge
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