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Episode Synopsis
Kevin speaks with Gold Derby colleague Tony Ruiz about Clint Eastwood's bleak crime drama 'Mystic River,' the likely runner-up in the 2003 Oscar race that lost to 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.' 0:00 - 1:27 - Introduction 1:28 - 32:14 - 'Mystic River' review 32:15 - 46:15 - Why 'Mystic River' lost Best Picture 46:16 - 1:04:40 - Shoulda been a contender 1:04:41 - 1:13:52 - Did 'Mystic River' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at [email protected] to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tony Ruiz on Twitter: @goldderbytony Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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