Why Wasn't It Better?

About Why Wasn't It Better?

Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This movie review podcast has the answers! Hosts Patrick Darms and Anton Paras revisit highly anticipated blockbusters, cult classics, and misunderstood films that disappointed or underachieved. We explore the writing, performances, production histories, and creative decisions behind them to figure out what went wrong—and what worked. A podcast for film nerds and anyone who enjoys lighthearted, semi-serious, in-depth movie discussions. New episodes every Wednesday!

Publisher

WWIB Media

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2023

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

340 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers | Why Wasn’t It Better?

   Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers concludes this year's spooky mini-season! After Halloween 4 successfully resurrected the franchise, its sequel rushed into production less than a year later. The result was a film that introduced new mythology, sidelined a fan-favorite character, and took the series in bizarre creative directions that still divide horror fans today. Has time been kinder to Michael Myers' fifth outing, or is it one of the franchise's biggest misfires? ____ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The Purge (2013) | Great Idea, Wrong Movie

   It's one of the most fascinating high-concept ideas in modern horror: one night a year, all crime is legal. Released in 2013, The Purge turned that irresistible premise into a surprise box office smash and launched one of Blumhouse's biggest franchises. But despite its success, the original film has long been criticized for keeping its ambitious concept confined to a single home invasion story. Did The Purge squander one of the greatest ideas in horror, or is it better than it's often given credit for? Guest Peter Baldeo is here to share his thoughts. ____ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Silent Hill (2006) | The Best Video Game Movie?

   For years, video game movies had a reputation for missing the point. Then Silent Hill arrived in 2006 with an unusually faithful recreation of Konami's legendary horror franchise. Christophe Gans' adaptation won over many fans of the games while dividing critics. Two decades later, does Silent Hill deserve to be remembered as one of the best video game adaptations ever made? Producer Eric Taylor is our guest, because it's one of his favorite games. ____ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

Who has been a guest on Why Wasn't It Better?

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joseph Darlington
• Garret Ohringer
• Kai Wang
• Eric Taylor
• Peter Baldeo

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,078,595

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

127 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

77

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