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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

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1:22:07

Singin' In The Rain

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2025/04/07

In which Stuart & Daniela make the most of a rainy day…What a glorious feeling, as Daniela Rod returns to the pod, and we discuss the 1952 musical classic; Singin’ In The Rain.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SINGIN’ IN THE RAINAt the time of posting, Singin’ In The Rain is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, to stream on Sky/Now TV & to rent or buy on various digital platforms.LINKS -Bonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookSingin’ In The

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1:38:06

Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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2025/03/25

In which Stuart & Stacey have a Turtley Batty time in Gotham City…AniMarchion continues, with Stacey Taylor returning to the pod, as we discuss the 2019 crossover; Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN vs TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLESAt the time of posting, Batman vs. TMNT is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, & to rent or buy on various digital platforms.LINKS -Stacey's Parlour-LinktreeNeverSeenPod -PodBeanStace & Barry In The Morning

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1:22:52

The Peanuts Movie

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2025/03/11

In which Stuart & Andy take on The Red Barron…Andy Clift returns to the pod, and the world of Charlie Brown & Snoopy, as we celebrate 10 years of the utterly charming Blue Sky animated film; The Peanuts Movie.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for The Peanuts MovieAt the time of posting, The Peanuts Movie is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.LINKS:Andy:Twitter@andyWclift-Website-ToyBlog-InstaGram-EddsworldBonus Features: WebsiteIt All Comes Back

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51:32

Between The Films - All The Prime In The World

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2025/03/07

In which Stuart & Rob ponder the Amazonian future of Englands greatest Super Spy... In the first episode of this new - and very occasional - series of Bonus Episodes, Stuart is joined by Rob O'Connor, as we take a moment to discuss the news that James Bond will now be creatively controlled by Amazon, and celebrate the work that EON and their amazing teams put into Bond over the last 63 years.SPOILER WARNING FOR NO TIME TO DIE (just in case you still haven't seen it, but are hoping to get to it

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1:13:43

Punch-Drunk Love

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2025/02/25

In which Stuart and Jay get punch-drunk…Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as we discuss the 2002 Paul Thomas Anderson/Adam Sandler comedy; Punch-Drunk Love.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Punch- Drunk Love.At the time of posting, Punch-Drunk Love is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.LINKS -Jaylan-Muck Rack- Twitter@JaylanSalman-YouTubeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookPunch-Drunk Love -IMDbTitle

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1:45:56

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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2025/02/14

In which Stuart and Tom have a crazy, stupid Valentine’s…2025 kicks off with Tom Stewart coming back to the pod, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing 2011’s romantic comedy; Crazy, Stupid, Love.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE.At the time of posting, Crazy, Stupid, Love. is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.LINKS: Dog Walker Tom -InstagramThat Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not?-LinktreeAnd Why

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1:54:49

Ghostbusters II

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2024/12/31

In which Stuart & Damian celebrate 35 years of dealing with it...Damian Edwardson returns to the pod, as we see in New Years Eve and celebrate 35 years of bustin continuing to make us feel good, as we continue our look through the Ghostbusters franchise with 1989s Ghostbusters II.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR GHOSTBUSTERS II LINKS:ArtNineTwo:Twitter@artninetwo-Website-Facebook-YouTubeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookGhostbusters II -IMDbTitle

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42:41

Films Of The Year 2024

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2024/12/30

In which Stuart reflects on the film year that was 2024...As 2024 draws to a close, Stuart takes a look back at the movie year that was 2024, and picks some of the movies that stood out for him in those 12 months. As well as his own picks, some of the guests from the year also tell us their favourite films of 2024 as well.Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2024, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted.LINKS -Bonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why

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1:48:14

Die Hard

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2024/12/24

In which Stuart & Stacey head to the office party...For this years Christmas Eve episode, Stacey Taylor returns to the pod as we discuss the ultimate Christmas Eve movie; Die Hard.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR DIE HARDLINKS -Stacey's Parlour-LinktreeNeverSeenPod -PodBeanStace & Barry In The Morning -WebsiteBonus Features-WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookDie Hard -IMDbTitle Music - Ode To Joy from the Die Hard Soundtrack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:21:52

Nightmares Before Christmas

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2024/12/22

In which Stuart, John and Tom wonder what's coming down the chimney...For our 2024 Christmas Special, John Tucker and Tom Stewart join us to discuss all things festively spooky, some Christmas set horror films, and why they might be an appealing Christmas movie alternative.SPOILER WARNING (although only really for 2015s Krampus)LINKSJohn-Website-Twitter@johntuckerart-Twitch-This Foul EarthDog Walker Tom -InstagramThat Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not?-LinktreeAnd Why Not

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37:44

A Grand Day Out

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2024/12/20

In which Stuart & Andy head to the moon...This years Christmas season continues with the second of two Stocking Filler episodes, continuing with Andy Hanks returning to the pod, as we celebrate 35 years of Wallace & Gromit by discussing their debut short; A Grand Day Out.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A GRAND DAY OUTLINKS:Andy:Website|Facebook|Instagram|TwitterBonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why Not?:LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookA Grand Day Out:IMDbTitle Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op

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44:07

A Charlie Brown Christmas

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2024/12/18

In which Stuart & Andy discover the meaning of Christmas...This years Christmas season continues with the first of two Stocking Filler episodes, kicking off with Andy Clift returning to the pod, as we discuss the animated festive favourite; A Charlie Brown Christmas.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMASLINKS:Andy:Twitter@andyWclift-Website-ToyBlog-InstaGram-EddsworldBonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookAnd Why Not?:LinktreeA Charlie Brown

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1:19:38

Santa Claus: The Movie

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2024/12/16

In which Stuart & Michael discover the secret origins of Santa...This years Christmas season continues with From Crisis To Crisis co-host Michael Bailey returning to the pod, as we take a look at the makers of Superman: The Movie's take on the Santa mythos with 1985s Santa Claus: The Movie.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIELINKS:The Fortress Of Baileytude -WebsiteSuperman Homepage-WebsiteBonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookAnd Why Not?:LinktreeSanta

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1:23:25

Jingle All The Way

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2024/12/13

In which Stuart & Rob put that cookie down...This years Christmas season continues with All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor returning to the pod, as we go on the hunt for the years must have toy, and discuss the Arnold Schwarzanegger Family Christmas Comedy; Jingle All The Way.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JINGLE ALL THE WAYLINKS:Rob -Twitter@TheGothamiteAll-Star SuperFan-PodBean- Twitter@allstarsuperpod-FacebookBonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookAnd Why

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1:17:34

It's A Wonderful Life

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2024/12/10

In which Stuart & Andy get their wings...This years Christmas season continues with Andy Clift returning to the pod, as we discuss the Frank Capra Christmas favourite; It's A Wonderful Life.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFELINKS:Andy:Twitter@andyWclift-Website-ToyBlog-InstaGram-EddsworldBonus Features:WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookAnd Why Not?:LinktreeIt's A Wonderful Life:IMDbTitle Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of

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1:11:01

A Very Murray Christmas

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2024/12/07

In which Stuart & Tom are stuck in a hotel on Christmas Eve...This years Christmas season continues with Tom Stewart returning to the pod, as we discuss the Sofia Coppola directed Bill Murray Christmas Special; A Very Murray Christmas.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A VERY MURRAY CHRISTMASLINKS: Dog Walker Tom -InstagramThat Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not?-LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group-FacebookA Very Murray Christmas-IMDbTitle Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60

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1:36:23

Scrooged

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2024/12/04

In which Stuart & Ross hope "Yule Love it"...This years Christmas season continues with Ross Beamish returning to the pod, as we discuss the Richard Donner/Bill Murray update of a Dickens classic; Scrooged.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for SCROOGEDLINKS:Bonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not? -LinktreeScrooged:IMDbTitle Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:26:57

The Holdovers

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2024/12/01

In which Stuart & Bella get heldover for Christmas...This years Christmas season kicks off with BellaWatchesFilms returning to the pod, as we discuss the Alexander Payne/Paul Giamatti festive drama; The Holdovers.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE HOLDOVERSLINKS:BellaWatchesFilms -Substack-Instagram-Tik Tok-ThreadsThe Film Magazine -WebsiteBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not? -LinktreeThe Holdovers:IMDbTitle Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State

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2:00:00

The World Is Not Enough

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2024/11/26

In which Stuart, Matt & Rob look forward to Christmas coming…This November we welcome a pair of spies in from the cold, concluding with Matt Truex & Rob O'Connor returning to the pod, the year 1999 and the world of 007, as we take a look at Pierce Brosnan's thrid go round as the worlds favourite superspy in The World Is Not Enough.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGHLINKS -All-Star SuperFan-PodBean- Twitter@allstarsuperpod-FacebookAlways Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow

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1:54:15

True Lies

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2024/11/12

In which Stuart & Daniella take the ice-cube trays…This November we welcome a pair of spies in from the cold, starting with Daniella Rod joining us to discuss the 1994 James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzanegger spy, comedy, remake; True Lies.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TRUE LIESLINKS -Bonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not?-LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group-FacebookTrue Lies -IMDbTitle Music - Secret Agent Man/James Bond Is Back by Bruce Willis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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