Episode
80s Icons 07 - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
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- Uncut Gems Podcast
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 948
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Summary
In this episode of our 80s Icons series we are finally sitting down to talk about the biggest movie of the 80s, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial . Over the course of our conversation you will hear us discuss the many reasons why this movie became the most successful film of all time, how it exemplified what we termed "suburban fantasy" and how it continued confirmed Spielberg in post as one of the greatest entertainers of his generation. We also talk about E.T. being a gateway drug for film criticism, Spielberg's interest in exploring broken families through a genre lens, E.T. as a thinly veiled metaphor for Jesus, filming from the perspective of a child and much more! Tune in and enjoy! Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Head over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com) Follow us on Twitter ( @UncutGemsPod ) and IG ( @UncutGemsPod ) Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod) Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)