E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Eye of the Duck

Another week, another entry for the sci-fi hall of fame! Spielberg changed the game with his shiny little goblin, and we’re here to answer the most important question of all…why is he wet??!

Next week, it’s John Carpenter’s massively underrated STARMAN. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• Steven Spielberg & E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
• A Look Back
• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.
• The E.T. Reunion
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• The Films of Steven Spielberg by Douglas Brode
• American Cinematographer Production History
• American Cinematographer Spielberg Interview
• Collider Kathleen Kennedy & Henry Thomas Interview
• Hollywood Reporter Spielberg Interview
• Cinefantastique Production History
• Stephen Colbert Spielberg Interview
• E.T. Ghost Eyes

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