Elmer Gantry (feat. Jefferson Grubbs)

Kevin brings in Thin Gold Line founder and Bustle writer Jefferson Grubbs to talk about Richard Brooks' drama 'Elmer Gantry,' the likely runner-up in the 1960 Oscar race that lost to 'The Apartment.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 32:06 - 'Elmer Gantry' review 32:07 - 1:02:08 - Why 'Elmer Gantry' lost Best Picture 1:02:09 - 1:32:23 - Shoulda been a contender 1:32:24 - 1:36:13 - Did 'Elmer Gantry' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Jefferson Grubbs on Twitter: @MrScreenAddict Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

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