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Why Wasn't It Better?

Why Wasn't It Better?
James Bond
Sean Connery
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Diamonds Are Forever
Star Trek III: the Search For Spock
Diana Rigg
Telly Savalas
George Lazenby
ANTZ
Dreamworks
Wrath Of Khan
Casino Royale
Roland Emmerich
No Time To Die
Ian Fleming
The Towering Inferno
Iron Man 3
Las Vegas
A Bug's Life
Pixar

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Baldao
Return guest on the episode
Episode: Old (2021) | Shyamalan Goes Wrong Again
Adam Hecht
Return guest on Hercules episode
Episode: Hercules (1997) | Underrated Disney Renaissance
Garret Ohringer
Guest on episode, frequent collaborator
Episode: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | More Heart, Less Story
Cam Sully
Host of Jacked Up Review Show podcast
Episode: Season Nine Recap
Dennis Berscak
A return guest who shares personal experiences related to the film's themes.
Episode: I Am Legend (2007) | Will Smith's Last Stand
Mrs. Taylor
Wife of Eric Taylor and special guest for this episode
Episode: Anastasia (1997) | The Disney Movie That Isn’t Disney
Jay Skipworth
Co-host of Film Strip Podcast
Film Strip Podcast
Episode: Presumed Innocent (1990) | Harrison Ford’s Most Underrated Role?
Daniel Ake
Longtime listener and a patron of the podcast.
Episode: Doctor Strange (2016) | Marvel by the Numbers
Ivan Calixto
Media professional and return guest
Episode: Waterworld (1995) | Hollywood’s Most Misunderstood Flop

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • The Post-Movie Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed

    Each episode is like having a friend that you want to talk to after watching a movie. It’s funny, approachable, and insightful. Highly reccomend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexBb2025
    United States7 months ago
  • Lost me at Out of Africa

    If you think out of Africa was the worst best picture you need to find a better hobby, This isn't for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sx@5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Great movie discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrick Darms
    United States2 years ago

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Some episodes polarize fans when debates become strongly opinionated about franchise decisions.
Guests typically bring fresh, well-argued perspectives that deepen the discussion and broaden the scope beyond the hosts.
Listeners enjoy the friendly, conversational tone and the balance between humor and analysis.
A few episodes feel like promotional reads due to sponsor segments, but content remains engaging and insightful.

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Talking Points

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Hercules (1997) | Underrated Disney Renaissance
Q: What makes Hercules stand out among Renaissance era films?
Its bold stylistic choices, gospel-influenced music, and superhero origin framing distinguish it, even as its tone and depth are debated; the guests argue the film succeeds as a cohesive and enjoyable action‑comedy rather than a heavy drama.
Star Trek Generations | Nobody's Favorite
Q: Jay, why did you want to talk about Star Trek Generations?
The guest explains it's about the challenging handoff between original and new casts, plus a fascination with how the film attempted to balance two generations of fans, which ultimately led to a conversation about what worked and what didn't.
Season Nine Recap
Q: What movie do you want to do, but you can't justify it for the Why Wasn't It Better concept?
Patrick expressed that he would love to talk about 'The Godfather' or 'Pirates of the Caribbean', but it would just be a gush fest, which isn't the focus of the podcast.
Season Nine Recap
Q: What film do you refuse to cover and why?
Both Patrick and Anton expressed their disinterest in M. Night Shyamalan's newer works and newer superhero films, stating they feel less inclined to cover those.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Q: Why were you excited to talk about Wake Up Dead Man?
The series has been so unique, and every movie has been different, plus anything with Daniel Craig I'm going to watch.

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A film-focused discussion show that analyzes why eagerly anticipated movies sometimes underperform, with a habit of lively disagreement, deep dives into production, tone, and franchise context, and frequent guest input from critics and genre fans. Across episodes, conversations swing from tonal debates and performance appreciation to production history, marketing, and legacy, often peppered with trivia, sponsor reads, and cross-promotional banter. The format tends to foreground thoughtful critique, accessible humor, and a track record of bringing in guests who offer passionate perspectives on cinema, remakes, sequels, and fan culture. A standout feature is the panel's willingness to push back on consensus, yielding nuanced takes that help l... more

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