About this episode
Kevin speaks with OscarWatch Podcast co-host Amy Thomasson about Steven Spielberg's iconic sci-fi drama 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' the likely runner-up in the 1982 Oscar race that lost to 'Gandhi.' 0:00 - 1:21 - Introduction 1:22 - 32:23 - 'E.T.' review 32:24 - 1:15:10 - Why 'E.T.' lost Best Picture 1:15:11 - 1:37:52 - Shoulda been a contender 1:37:53 - 1:44:28 - Did 'E.T.' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Amy Thomasson on Twitter: @athomasson11 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich