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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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  • Airport 1975 | The First Disaster Sequel
    Jun 3 2026

    Believe it or not, Airport 1975 was one of the biggest sequels of its era. Released at the height of the disaster movie craze in the 1970s, it was critically panned but audiences ate it up. Today it's mostly remembered for the film that parodied it, Airplane! Nonetheless we think it deserves discussion and guest Cam Sully of The Jacked Up Review Podcast joins to discuss.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Pokémon the Movie 2000 | Bigger Stakes, Smaller Impact
    May 27 2026

    Released at the absolute height of Pokémania, Pokémon the Movie 2000 aimed bigger, darker, and more mythic than the TV show ever dared. Lugia, the Legendary Birds, an ancient prophecy, and a world-ending imbalance give this film a surprising sense of scale for what’s ostensibly a kids’ anime movie. It's all about the Power of One. Producer and Pokémon super fan Eric Taylor fan joins to discuss.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • F1: The Movie | Spectacle Over Story
    May 25 2026

    A Patreon request! Brad Pitt behind the wheel, Joseph Kosinski in the director’s chair, and real Formula One teams lending their names — F1 has all the makings of a high-octane sports movie classic. But does it actually cross the finish line, or stall out in the pits? From the groundbreaking in-race cinematography to the familiar sports clichés, we ask the question: with access to the real F1 world, why wasn’t it better?

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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