Kevin brings in TCM host, podcaster, film critic and author Alicia Malone to talk about George Stevens' epic drama 'Giant,' the likely runner-up in the 1956 Oscar race that lost to 'Around the World in 80 Days.'

0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction

1:24 - 38:45 - 'Giant' review

38:46 - 1:10:30 - Why 'Giant' lost Best Picture

1:10:31 - 1:37:16 - Shoulda been a contender

1:37:17 - 1:42:04 - Did 'Giant' deserve to win?

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