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PODCAST

And Why Not?

The Movie Podcast from The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves.Each episode, host Stuart Mulrain is joined by a guest to talk about a movie that they love. A bit like two people in the pub, talking about the movie they just watched.As well as the main show, we also do some specials, including themed Summer Specials, Spoiler Specials for (then) current movies and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

1:43:13

Dick Tracy - 90's Comic Book Movie Special #2

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart is joined by Rob O'Connor break out the two-way wrist watch radios, to discuss one of the 90's most colourful comic book movies...In the second episode of our 6 part mini-series, looking at 6 90's comic book movies; Stuart is joined by All-Star Superfan Rob O'Connor to discuss the 1990 film version of Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR DICK TRACYThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 21st

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1:41:16

The Shadow - 90's Comic Book Movie Special #1

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart is joined by Alan Henderson to discover who knows the evil that lurks in the hearts of men...For this first episode in this 6 part mini-series, looking at some 90's comic book movies; Stuart is joined by Penned Guin creator Alan Henderson to discuss the 1994 film version of The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE SHADOWThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 14th September 2021, and may feature

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1:11:30

Zack Snyder's Justice League - Spoiler Special

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk Zack Snyders Justice League...In this Nerds Who Haunted Themselves backdoor pilot for doing a Spoiler Special podcast, Stuart is joined by regular Nerds Co-Host Andy Hanks to discuss the Snyder Cut of Justice League.Is it better than the theatrical cut?Is it the masterpiece the fans believed it to be?Does it make suffering through Man Of Steel & Batman V Superman worth it?These questions and more will be answered.SPOILER WARNING

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2:13:24

No Holds Barred

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart is joined by Damian Edwardson for a No Holds Barred chat...This episode, Stuart is joined by Damian Edwardson to talk about the 1989 Hulk Hogan cult classic (?) No Holds Barred.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) NO HOLDS BARREDThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 4th November 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.LINKSArtNineTwo:Twitter@artninetwo-Website-Facebook-YouTubeOmen To That

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1:40:30

Licence To Kill - Movie Fights Special #3

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain goes rogue to defend his favourite Bond film against the diabolical John Tucker and Tom Stewart...For this third installment of Movie Fights, it's Stuart's turn to defend a film against regular Movie Fighters John & Tom and to try and win them round to his way of thinking.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR LICENCE TO KILLThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 8th July 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming

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1:46:55

Napoleon Dynamite - Movie Fights Special #2

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain referees John Tucker & Tom Stewart for another round of Movie Fights...This episode, Stuart is joined by John Tucker and Tom Stewart to discuss 2004's indie hit (and arguably most divisive film) Napoleon Dynamite...SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR NAPOLEON DYNAMITEThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 3rd June 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.LINKSTom- Twitter@uramyx-That Comic

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1:26:26

Captain Fantastic

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by Charles H Raymond to discuss something Fantastic...This episode, Stuart is joined by Charles H Raymond to talk about the 2016 Matt Ross film Captain Fantastic and his love of it.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR CAPTAIN FANTSTICThis episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 27th May 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that

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1:29:33

RoboCop

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined - dead or alive - by Dan Butcher and Andy Hanks to clean up the streets of old Detroit...This episode, Stuart is joined by Robocop fans Dan Butcher & Andy Hanks to talk about the 1987 classic Robocop, their love of the film, the impact it had on them and more.This episode also sees the addition of the Bernard Pivot Questions used on Inside The Actors Studio, which will become a regular feature on the pod.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR ROBOCOPThis episode was

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1:45:01

Lost In Translation - Movie Fights Special #1

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by guests Tom Stewart and John Tucker and declares "let them fight!"...In this special Movie Fights edition of And Why Not? (which contains no actual fighting), Stuart brings Tom and John together for the oft mooted and long over due discussion of Sofia Coppola's 2003 hit Lost In Translation.Will they find common ground?Will they change each others respective minds?Will one of them quietly whisper something in the others ear, before they part company?This episode

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1:48:23

(500) Days Of Summer

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tom Stewart don't discuss a love story, but do discuss a story about love...This episode, Stuart is joined by That Comic Smell's Tom Stewart to discuss the 2009 comedy; (500) Days Of Summer, the lies romantic comedies tell us and that slightly awkward feeling of seeing something of your younger self in an problematic hero.Further Viewing: Silver Linings Playbook,Ruby Sparks,Lost In Translation,The Perks Of Being A Wallflower,High Fidelity,Annie Hall,The

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1:05:23

The Barkley Marathons

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest John Tucker attempt the race that eats its young...Stuart heads into unknown territory again and checks out the 2012 documentary The Barkley Marathons for the first time; ready to talk with John Tucker about his love of the film.With spoilers and bonus Lost In Translation talk too (so an episode and a bit in one awesome package).Further Viewing & Reading:Where Dreams Go To Die,Tales From Out There(book),When We Were Kings,Paris Is Burning&One Day In

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1:25:41

Battle Creek Brawl

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tony Esmond have a Big Brawl on the streets of Texas...This time Stuart heads into unknown territory and checks out the 1980 Jackie Chan film Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl) for the first time; ready to talk with Tony Esmond about his love for the film.Among the things you should check out after listening to this episode, is the awesomeLalo Schifrin Theme Tuneto the film andJackie Chan on TisWas.Further Viewing Recommendations:Drunken Master, The Clones Of

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1:08:56

Gregory's Girl

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Raechel Leigh Carter talk teenage love in a Scottish School...For episode three, Stuart talks to artist, writer & zine creator Raechel Leigh Carter about her love of the 1980 Bill Forsyth classic Gregory' Girl (with some random tangents off onto other things too).This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 14th August 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.LINKSRAECHEL -

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1:29:37

Tremors

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Jonathan Melville talk giant killer worms...For episode two, Stuart is joined by Jonathan Melville (author of Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide To Tremors) to talk about his love of the 1990 Ron Underwood film Tremors, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the journey it led him on to write his book.This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 24th July 2019, and may feature references to

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1:03:19

Death To Smoochy

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2022/04/02

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Steve Taylor Bryant talk giant pink rhino homicide...For the first episode, Stuart is joined by Steve Taylor Bryant to talk about his love of the 2002 Danny DeVito film Death To Smoochy, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the effect it had on him.This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 10th July 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.LINKS:STEVE -

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3:03

A Brief Introduction

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2022/04/02

A brief introduction about the podcast and what you can expect from And Why Not? with host Stuart Mulrain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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