ET - The Extra Terrestrial

This week the Aussie and the Scotsman review the 1982 American science-fiction classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison.

The film follows Elliott, a young boy who befriends a stranded alien and, with the help of his family and friends, tries to get E.T. home. The cast includes Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton and a very young Drew Barrymore.

The podcast opens with tension. The Scotsman senses something’s off and pushes the Aussie until he finally admits he’s been quietly salty over the blood-pressure saga — despite it not being the Scotsman’s fault.

This somehow escalates into “do you want me to kiss you or something?” and a public demand for 10,000 likes if the lads are to kiss on air.

The conversation then veers into road rage, with the Scotsman sharing a couple of stories that don’t exactly flatter him. There’s some undignified behaviour, strong language, and a clear warning: the C-word makes several appearances.

As for the film, cards are firmly on the table.

The Scotsman gives E.T. a full 5/5, declaring it essential viewing for "every human alive". The Aussie, watching through the eyes of a 51-year-old grumpy, cynical adult, is far less impressed.

The argument rages until Rohan Reminisces, where the chat jumps to Sexy Beast, a Ben Kingsley impression, the Commodore 64, the arrival of CDs, Pac-Man dominance, and a fairly underwhelming delivery of the segment itself.

The episode closes with both hosts attempting their best “E.T. phone home” impressions — with mixed results.

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