On Second Thought: The Right Stuff (1983)

Published: Jan. 13, 2021, 8 a.m.

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 35th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Daniel Howat and Charlie Bright about Philip Kaufman's "The Right Stuff," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Terms of Endearment" in 1983. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz! \xa0

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Music featured in this episode:

"Breaking the Sound Barrier" - Bill Conti