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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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1:36:00

Happy Death Day 2U

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2024/03/12

In which Stuart & Tom find themselves back in the time-loop, but with a multi-verse twist... Just when they thought they were out, Stuart & Tom Stewart find themselves back in the time-loop, and head into the multiverse as they take a look at the 2019 horror/sci-fi/comedy sequel; Happy Death Dey 2U.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U and CUBE 2: HYPERCUBELINKS -That Comic Smell-LinktreeDog Walker Tom - InstagramBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not

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1:59:45

12 Monkeys

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2024/02/27

In which Stuart & Ross unpack monkey time…Time-Loop Month gets all GilliamEsque as it comes to a close, with Ross Beamish returning to the pod to discuss 1995s Twelve Monkeys.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TWELVE MONKEYS and BRAZILLINKS -Bonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -Facebook12 Monkeys -IMDbTitle Music - Over & Over by Hot Chip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:45

Happy Death Day

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2024/02/20

In which Stuart & Tom are dying to solve the mystery…Time Loop month takes a murderous turn, as Tom Stewart returns to the pod to discuss the 2017 horror comedy; Happy Death Day.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) HAPPY DEATH DAYLINKS -That Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookHappy Death Day -IMDbTitle Music - Over And Over by Hot Chip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:54:53

Palm Springs

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2024/02/13

In which Stuart & Stacey seek their Irvine...Time-Loop month continues, as Stacey Taylor returns to the pod to discuss the 2020 comedy; Palm Springs.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR PALM SPRINGSAt the time of posting, Palm Springs is available in the UK to sream on Prime Video.LINKS -Stacey's Parlour-LinktreeNeverSeenPod -PodBeanStace & Barry In The Morning - WebsiteBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookPalm Springs -IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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1:22:21

Groundhog Day

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2024/02/02

In which Stuart & Rob look for their shadow... For February 2024 we're celebrating the Time-Loop Movie sub genre, and we're kicking things off with returning guest - and All-Star Superfan co-host - Rob O'Connor, as we take a look at the 1993 Harold Ramis/Bill Murray comedy classic; Groundhog Day.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) GROUNDHOG DAYLINKS:Rob -Twitter@TheGothamiteAll-Star SuperFan-PodBean- Twitter@allstarsuperpod-FacebookBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not

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1:48:47

The Transformers: The Movie

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2024/01/23

In which Stuart & Andy light our darkest hour…Andy Clift returns to the podcast, and to the world of animation as we take a look at the big screen adventure that traumatised a generation, as we take a look at the 1986 big screen debut of the robots in disguise in The Transformers: The Movie.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (plus some of the series beyond)LINKS -Andy -Twitter@andyWclift-Website-ToyBlog-InstaGram-EddsworldBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook

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47:18

Films Of The Year 2023

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2023/12/28

In which Stuart reflects on the film year that was 2023...As 2023 draws to a close, Stuart takes a look back at the movie year that was 2023, 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 2023 as well.Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2023, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted.LINKS -Bonus Features: WebsiteAnd Why Not?:

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1:58:31

Gremlins

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2023/12/19

In which Stuart & Andy break a rule (or 3)...We bring our 2023 festive season to a close, as fellow Haunted Nerd Andy Hanks joins us to discuss the 1984 Christmas black comedy creature feature; Gremlins.For this one we tried something a little different and recorded the episode while we watched the film, kind of doing a watch along commentary. As a result, there are a couple of puases where we get a bit distracted by watching, but hopefully it still plays okay as a podcast.SPOILER WARNING

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1:43:10

A Home Alone Trilogy (of sorts)

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2023/12/12

In which Stuart, John and Tom head down the hall and to the left...For our 2023 Christmas Special, John Tucker and Tom Stewart join us to discuss the (sort of) Home Alone Trilogy that is Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York and Home Sweet Home Alone. What works, what doesn't work and ask the question; Who is the real villian?SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HOME ALONE 1, 2 & HOME SWEET HOME ALONELINKSJohn-Website-Twitter@johntuckerart-Twitch-This Foul EarthThat Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus

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1:45:05

Never Say Never Again

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2023/12/05

In which Stuart & Rob mark 40 years of never saying never… again…As the unofficial Bond curio turns 40, All-Star Superfan Podcast host joins us to discuss the good, the bad and the weird of 1983’s final Connery Bond outing; Never Say Never Again.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) NEVER SAY NEVER AGAINLINKS:Rob - Twitter@TheGothamiteAll-Star SuperFan-PodBean- Twitter@allstarsuperpod-FacebookBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not? -LinktreeNever Say Never Again:IMDbTitle

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3:10:27

Star Trek: The Motion Pictures Ranking

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2023/11/28

In which Stuart & Andy boldly go into a ranking...Andy Clift returns to the pod for an epic ranking episode, in which he and Stuart rank their favourite big screen Treks, from 13 to 1. Expect 3 hours of Trek talk and ranking goodness, based on our personal enjoyment and preferences for some big screen Star Trek.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE STAR TREK FRANCHISELINKS -Andy -Twitter@andyWclift-Website-ToyBlog-InstaGram-EddsworldBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookAnd

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1:47:18

TMNT (2007)

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2023/11/14

In which Stuart and Stacey grab a slice with 4 brothers from New York...Stacey Taylor returns to the pod as we get animated in the sewers of New York, with 2007s Ninja Turtle reboot; TMNTSPOILER WARNING (obviously) for TMNTLINKS -Stacey's Parlour-LinktreeNeverSeenPod -PodBeanStace & Barry In The Morning - WebsiteBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not?-LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group:FacebookTMNT:IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:52:16

Scream 2

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2023/10/31

In which Stuart and Tom take their love of sequels one step too far...For our 2023 Halloween Special, Tom Stewart returns to the pod as we continue our look at the Scream series with a discussion of 1997’s Scream 2.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SCREAM 2This episode was recorded before the sad passing of Matthew Perry.LINKS -That Comic Smell-LinktreeBonus Features - WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookStuart -LinktreeScream 2 -IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by

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2:56:22

Alien ᶾ

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2023/10/23

In which Stuart & Ross are hiding in the most terrifying place of all…Ross Beamish returns to the pod (with 14 pages of notes), as SpookTober 2023 continues with the 1992 David Fincher feature film debut; Alien ᶾ.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR ALIEN ᶾ (and the Alien series in general)At the time of posting, Alienᶾ is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray as part of the Alien Collection Box Set from 20th Century Fox.LINKS -Bonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook

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1:35:04

Blade

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2023/10/16

In which Stuart and Jay try to ice skate up hill...Writer and poet Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as SpookTober 2023 continues with a look at the 1998 Marvel vampire actioner; Blade.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BLADELINKS -Jaylan-Muck Rack- Twitter@JaylanSalman - YouTubeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookStuart -LinktreeBlade -IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:04:13

They Live

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2023/10/09

In which Stuart & Damian chew bubblegum & podcast (and their all out of bubblegum)...SpookTober 2023 continues, as Stuart is joined by ArtNineTwo artist supreme Damian Edwardson, to discuss John Carpenter's 1988 Rowdy Roddy Piper starring sci-fi horror (ish); They Live.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THEY LIVELINKS:ArtNineTwo:Twitter@artninetwo-Website-Facebook-YouTubeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookStuart -LinktreeThey Live -IMDbTitle Music -

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2:06:25

The Thing (1982)

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2023/10/02

In which Stuart & Helena discover the warmest place to hide...To kick off SpookTober 2023, Stuart is joined by ArtNineTwo artist supreme Helena Edwardson, to discuss John Carpenter's 1982 classic; The Thing.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE THINGLINKS:ArtNineTwo:Twitter@artninetwo-Website-Facebook-YouTubeBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookStuart -LinktreeThe Thing -IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain Hosted on Acast. See

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1:22:31

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

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2023/08/28

In which Stuart & Sean investigate an art heist...To celebrate the new edition from 88 Films, Stuart is joined by artist Sean Longmore to discuss the 1999 Pierce Brosnan led remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. As well as the film, we talk about Sean's work creating the new sleeve art for the new blu-ray release too.SPOILERS (obviously) THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIRLINKS:Sean- AllMyLinks88 Films Release - WebsiteBonus Features -WebsiteAnd Why Not? -LinktreeAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookStuart

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2:12:03

High Fidelity

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2023/08/21

In which Tom & Stuart delve into their all-time top five...What came first, the movies or the misery? In celebration of this episode coming out on Stuart's Birthday, we turn the tables as guest host Tom Stewart talks to Stuart about a film he loves. Expect chat on relationships, music, top fives, comparisons to the novel, the use of the word yet, and the age old question; what fucking Ian guy? So grab your headphones and sit back, as we dive into the 2000 adaptation of Nick Hornby's; High

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1:48:26

Man Of Steel

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2023/08/14

In which Stuart, Damian & Dennis get grounded & gritty...Our Summer Of Superman Specials conclude with returning guests Damian Edwardson & Dennis Whittle joining us to discuss the Zack Snyder DCEU launcher; Man Of Steel.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) MAN OF STEELLINKS:ArtNineTwo -Twitter@artninetwo-Website-Facebook-YouTubeOmen To That Podcast -AcastSplatter Collecting - InstagramBonus Features - Episode PageAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not? -LinktreeStuart -LinktreeMan Of

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