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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"And the Runner-Up Is" is the Oscar history podcast that highlights past races at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress. Host Kevin Jacobsen and special guests break down why winners won, why losers lost, and which films and contenders were the likely runners-up, falling just short of taking home the gold.