How E.T. was brought to life without CGI

Long before CGI could render any abomination you could imagine, practical effects required deeply weird casting choices. To bring the waddling alien to life, Spielberg jammed an armless boy and a professional mime into the rubber E.T. suit, depending on whether the scene required walking or complex hand gestures. It is a terrifying visual that will forever ruin your nostalgic feelings for the movie.