Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)  
Podcast: The Confused Breakfast
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Aug 06 2026
Description: Our month of 70’s movies kicks off with an absolute classic.  Close Encounters of the Third Kind was a revolutionary film and we do a deep, modern-day dive.  Is Roy Neary one of the worst dad/husbands in movie history?  Did you know Carl Weathers was in this movie?   How about Old Man Marley?  Ever had a third-wheel like Larry?  We touch on all of this and so much more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:05:30  - Pertinent movie details  •0:11:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:19:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:43 :00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **Cedar Ridge Distillery-  Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey.  http://cedarridgewhiskey.com **QUINCE-  Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to http://Quince.com/confused . Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Nowavailable in Canada and the UK, too **K12-  See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential.  Enroll online today at http://K12.com/confused  **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com  **FABLETICS-  Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused  **LITTLE SLEEPIES-  If you’re expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps.  You can visit http://littlesleepies.com and use promo code GOODNIGHT for 10% off of your first order.  **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com   —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices