On Second Thought: The Insider (1999)


Listen to this PREVIEW of the 19th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin has Gold Derby colleague Rob Licuria on to discuss Michael Mann’s “The Insider,” the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to “American Beauty” in 1999. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!  

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Music included on this episode:    

“Meltdown” – Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke