Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs. E.T. | Movie Death Match
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June 1, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
The episode features a debate between two iconic sci-fi films, 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'E.T.'
E.T. phone his lawyer?
People in this episode
Host: Filmspotting
Topics covered
- film comparison
- sci-fi movies
- movie analysis
- classic films
- film debate
Keywords
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- E.T.
- sci-fi
- film debate
- movie analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T.
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