Why Wasn't It Better?

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  • Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed in some way? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This is the podcast that has the answers! We review films that were highly anticipated, but were for a variety of reasons either disappointing, underachieving, or misunderstood, and ramble about why they weren't better. This is a podcast for film nerds and for anyone who enjoys some lighthearted, semi-serious, in-depth discussion.
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  • War of the Worlds (2005)

    War of the Worlds (2005)
    Apr 23 2025

    Twenty years ago, Steven Spielberg directing Tom Cruise seemed like a match made in blockbuster movie heaven. War of the Worlds was certainly successful but didn't quite become the classic that it should have been. Why wasn't it better? Patrick and Anton try to find out.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Help!

    Help!
    Apr 16 2025

    Our very first Beatles movie! United Artists was keen to capitalize on Beatlemania. Help! was released less than a year after A Hard's Day Night. None of the Beatles were really fond of their experience making it. Why not? Should it have been better? Guest Paul Kind joins to discuss.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

    Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
    Apr 9 2025

    Unsuccessful at the time of release, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron has lived on as a cult favorite among animation fans. It has enjoyed a sequel as well as a spinoff streaming series. Guests Eric Taylor and Peter Baldeo join to talk about it.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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