E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL was released in 1982, wowing audiences and critics alike, and once again proving that Steven Spielberg was a directing force to be reckoned with. On this 35th anniversary of the film we present a special interview with Henry Thomas, who played Elliott. This was actually done last year as part of the Dallas International Film Festival, but if you missed it then it’s definitely just as timely now. It’s fun hearing Thomas open up about some of the more candid behind-the-scenes moments of the production, and we even covered a few of other notable works in this very fun and laid back interview. If you haven’t already seen it, there’s a very nice special edition 4K Blu-ray out now for E.T. that’s loaded with great extras, which you can purchase here.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
