Why Wasn't It Better?

Despite featuring one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled, spectacular aerial photography, and an extraordinary commitment to historical authenticity, Battle of Britain was a box office failure. This week, we examine why. We discuss the film's incredible flying sequences, its documentary-style approach, the challenge of telling such a massive story without a central protagonist, and why audiences in 1969 may have been looking for something very different. Is Battle of Britain an overlooked masterpiece, or a technically brilliant film that never quite soars? Guest Paul Kind joins to discuss.
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It's time for another ranking episode! Guest Kai Wang joins as we sort out the Pierce Brosnan James Bond films.
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Despite being a high-profile dramatic retelling of the biggest environmental disaster in American history, Deepwater Horizon was largely ignored by audiences in 2016. Director Peter Berg assembled a tension-filled, highly accurate portrayal that plays as one part docudrama, another part horror movie. Why didn’t this get more attention, and why has it still failed to leave much of a cultural impact nearly a decade later?
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With a new remake on the horizon, we're covering Cliffhanger, aka Die Hard On A Mountain. In need of a hit, Sylvester Stallone teamed up with director Renny Harlin for a high-altitude thriller packed with death-defying stunts, brutal violence, and one of the most memorable opening sequences of the decade. Add in a scenery-chewing performance from John Lithgow and you've got all the ingredients for a classic action movie. But does it still hold up? Guest Garret Ohringer is back to hang on.
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Enjoy this sneak preview of our Tron: Ares episode. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. The full episode will not be available for another month. So if you want early access, head over to patreon.com/wwibofficial and become a Patreon!
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