E. T. The Extra Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg's most personal film The Movie Commentary Podcast

The 1982 classic E. T. is a beloved movie the world over. Its heart-warming story about the friendship between a lonely boy and a lost alien has delighted movie-goes for almost 40 years. Along with great performances by Henry Thomas as the lonely boy Elliot, a very young Drew Barrymore as his sister Gertie, and a mature-looking Robert MacNaughton as Elliot's older brother Mike, and one of the greatest film scores put to cinema, E. T. is on many's list of one of the greatest films of all time. But when looking at what inspired the creation of E. T., we gain a whole new appreciation for not only the film, but it's acclaimed director, Steven Spielberg. Listen along as we dive into the origins of Spielberg's most personal film as well as some behind the scenes facts and history.

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