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Why Wasn't It Better?

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.Why Wasn't It Better? Art
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  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
    Dec 17 2025

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe promised magic, epic battles, and a talking lion. And it delivered, mostly. The 2005 big screen adaptation brought C.S. Lewis’ beloved book series to life, but still couldn’t quite escape the shadows of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Guest Nathan Perry joins to weigh in.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Young Sherlock Holmes

    Young Sherlock Holmes
    Dec 10 2025

    Before Sherlock Holmes was a genius detective, he was an adventurous schoolboy in Young Sherlock Holmes. This forgotten 1985 gem combines teen detective charm, Indiana Jones-style action, and some seriously bizarre mystical shenanigans. Patrick and Anton dive into the film that tried to make a teen Sherlock a thing, but ended up more cult classic than franchise starter. Was it ahead of its time, or just a confusing mess of 80s adventure tropes?

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • A Tribute to Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

    A Tribute to Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Dec 6 2025

    A special emergency episode as we honor the passing of one of our favorite actors, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.

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    36 mins
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