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A kid in a red hoodie, a flying bike, and an alien pointing, repeating, “Phone home.” Forty years later, even just these three images conjure up shots from the instantly recognizable, ‘E.T.’ This week, Sophia and Nick celebrate this successful film’s anniversary and consider why, as one of Steven Spielberg’s most successful films, it deserves to be called an enduring classic. After discussing the history behind production, what makes the movie special to them, and some favorite scenes and performances, they debate if its performance at The Oscars should have gone differently, including any snubs they think it should have received (29:29).

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Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

What comes to mind when you think of your favorite performance? Is it Meryl Streep, who leads the way with the most acting nominations of all time? Or is it the scene in Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, when Trudi whispers into Rick’s ear, “That was the best acting I’ve ever seen in my whole life”? Or Tammie Brown’s iconic ruveal, “I’m acting”? Whichever it is, consider adding some of the performances discussed on this week’s Contenders episode to your roster. With half of the 20 nominees earning their first Oscar nomination, Sophia and Nick break down Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress (38:02), Actor (1:03:10), and Actress (1:32:14), and share what scene they think should showcase their work at the Oscars ceremony.

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Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Thirty-nine light-years from Earth, crew members aboard the cargo ship Nostromo take one small step onto an unknown planet, leading to an endless number of giant disasters for mankind. So begins the interstellar saga that sends its heroine, Ellen Ripley, to hell and back, with corporate-fueled alien adventures continuing to this day. It’s no wonder Alien remains one of the all-time greatest science fiction films 45 years after Ridley Scott and his innovative and imaginative collaborators birthed such chilling beauty.

Listen as Nick and Sophia unearth some far out production facts while providing a deep discussion on Alien and Aliens (55:39). Find out which film each of them prefers, what their favorite and scariest scenes are, and, of course, which one Oscar they would award for each film! Make sure to see these two classics before Alien: Romulus is released on August 16th.

Oral history of Power Loader EW article: https://ew.com/comic-con/2016/07/18/aliens-anniversary-oral-history/

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This episode serves as a perfect example of this season’s theme, They Didn’t Win For That?! Or even better (however you look at it), how ludicrous it was that Donald Sutherland was never nominated, let alone for his challenging performance in Ordinary People. So Nick and Sophia are here to break down the film and get to the bottom of why the Academy never went for his adaptable, understated craftsmanship.

At the top, they honor his filmography and list some of his best roles and partnerships. Then, in discussing the movie, they share some of their favorite scenes, detailing all of the masterful performances— however uncomfortable or infuriating they may be. Lastly, they answer creative listener questions to pinpoint their favorite Sutherland scene in the film, debate if category confusion led to his nomination snub, and restructure the categories to account for blatant category fraud (38:00). Watch Ordinary People on Max now and let us know what you think!

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Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

It’s Music To My Eyes...because the mega A Star Is Born anniversary episode with DRAMA podcast hosts Connor and Dylan MacDowell has finally arrived! In the first hour, they focus on the first three versions from 1937, 1954, and 1976, including discussions on the iconic stars, how the stories highlight their talents, the memorable (or not so memorable) show-stopping numbers, and how the films offer snapshots of the zeitgeist of their respective time.

Then, they serve Hair Body Face, focusing on the 2018 Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga version while answering some listener questions about the nominated songs and that frustrating year at the Academy Awards. They also debate if a Broadway production is inevitable and try to recast all of the films based on different casting rumors. Before they run Out Of Time, find out which version they consider to be the definitive version and to whom they award their one Oscars.

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Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich