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Why Wasn't It Better?

Why Wasn't It Better?
Why Wasn't It Better?
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    Hearts in Atlantis (2001) | Forgotten Stephen King Adaptation

    15/04/2026 | 1h
    Episode two of our Stephen King mini-season! This is one that only the King fans remember. Hearts in Atlantis is based on a short story with another name from the beloved author. Even the star power of Anthony Hopkins and then-newcomer Anton Yelchin couldn't prevent this from box office doom. A quarter-century later it's been completely forgotten. Does it deserve more attention?
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    Solo: A Star Wars Story | Bonus Episode Preview

    13/04/2026 | 5 mins.
    A preview of our Solo: A Star Wars Story episode. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. This will become available to you in the next 2-3 weeks. So if you want early access, extra episodes, and to help keep the show going, head over to patreon.com/wwibofficial and become a Patreon!
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    Children of the Corn (1984) | Killer Kids, Wasted Potential

    08/04/2026 | 1h
    Episode one of our Stephen King mini-season! Often maligned, Children of the Corn is a sleeper classic. It has its fans, enough so that it (somehow) spawned a franchise with eight sequels. It doesn't make sense to us either. Join us as we try to make some sense of this funny little horror movie.
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    The Robe (1953) | A Biblical Epic Without the Epic

    01/04/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
    The Robe is a product of a bygone genre of films, the Biblical epic. Starring a young Richard Burton and adapted from a best-selling novel, it was very popular during its day but has faded from most memories. Perhaps best known in the world of Christianity, we're covering it for Holy Week. Guest Nathan Perry is back to weigh in.
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    Old (2021) | Shyamalan Goes Wrong Again

    28/03/2026 | 46 mins.
    In celebration of our YouTube channel hitting 2k subscribers, I agreed to cover this. There's no other reason. Enjoy this bonus episode.
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About Why Wasn't It Better?

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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