E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Ep. 07 - Badi / Homoti
Summary
In this episode of "Get Me Another," hosts Chris Iannakone, Rob Lemorgis, and Justin Beam discuss two 1983 Turkish films inspired by *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*. They analyze *Body* (also known as *Duckling*), a chaotic and loud sci-fi adventure featuring a disturbing alien design and a boy named Ollie, alongside a brief update on their previous *ALF* series review. The hosts highlight the film's frantic pacing, questionable subtitles, and direct lifts from Spielberg’s original, noting how the movie’s low-budget effects and cultural differences create a unique, if disorienting, viewing exp…
Topics discussed
Intro: Food pairing and episode overview
Recap of previous episode and Ross Geller comparison
Poster description and missing trailer for 'Body'
Initial reactions: Confusing plot and chaotic pacing
Credits, cast, and direct lifts from E.T.
Character introductions and subplot confusion
Adult roles, dog death, and tonal whiplash
Visual effects, VHS aesthetic, and alien design
Alien behavior, school scenes, and school uniform jokes
Alien face design and Turkish Delight tangent
Healing scenes, mirrors, and bathroom humor
Face touching, school dance, and nudity
Editing issues, abusive dad, and amusement park
Riot, spaceship departure, and E.T. comparison
Intro to second film: 'Hamodi' and cast
Journalist plot, tea service, and alien design
Alien in the house, housekeeper, and aging
Neighbor character, sexuality, and jealousy
Filming techniques, flying carpet, and loneliness
Rival journalist, kidnapping, and powers
Proposal, E.T. phone call, and emotional climax
Alien departure and final comparison of the two films
Outro: Upcoming guest and series conclusion
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