The Sixth Sense (1999)

What this episode covers

Note: the sound on Steve's microphone is a bit messed up and at times, low. Thank you for understanding. We see dead people this week as we begin in earnest our Octoberfestival of ReConsideration, a celebration of the very few horror and horror-ish titles to be nominated for Best Picture. Our first look is the 1999 spooktacular The Sixth Sense, the film that put Shyamalan on the map (for better and worse). We examine why it succeeds as more than just a scary movie, whether it is a scary movie and just how great an actor...Toni Collette is! (She's fabulous). Plus, we debate the logical leap one must make from your primary senses to SENSING AND INTERACTING WITH THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD. There ought to be a few others in between, yeah? And of course, did this maybe deserve Best Picture. The answer surprised us...kinda like the ending to this movie! Thank your for your patience in waiting for this one. Sorry the audio isn't what it normally is, massive microphone issues this week. Hope to have em fixed next time. Drop us a line at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on social media @oscarwatchpod Next week, preparest thou for a bit of the old ultra-violence...

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