Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed in some way? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This is the podcast that has the answers! We review films that were highly anticipated, but were for a variety of reasons either disappointing, underachieving, or misunderstood, and ramble about why they weren't better. This is a podcast for film nerds and for anyone who enjoys some lighthearted, semi-serious, in-depth discussion.
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Have you ever watched a movie you were excited for but felt disappointed in some way? Were you left wondering why it wasn't better? This is the podcast that has the answers! We review films that were highly anticipated, but were for a variety of reasons either disappointing, underachieving, or misunderstood, and ramble about why they weren't better. This is a podcast for film nerds and for anyone who enjoys some lighthearted, semi-serious, in-depth discussion.
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July 15, 2026
Die Another Day (2002) | The End of the Brosnan Era
<p>The 20th Bond film was supposed to be a celebration of the series. Die Another Day was an enormous financial success but ended up being Pierce Brosnan's final film. EON decided to reboot the series. But why? Did Brosnan deserve another shot? Why wasn't it better? Guest Kai Wang returns to the podcast for our Season Eleven premiere as we discuss Die Another Day.</p><p>____</p><p>Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter</p><p>Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official</p><p>X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!</p>
July 12, 2026
Kalshi Predictions | The Odyssey & Spider-Man: Brand New Day
<p>In a first for the podcast, we're hitting the Kalshi prediction market. Our first predictions are for two films releasing very soon: The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. </p><p>____</p><p>Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter</p><p>Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official</p><p>X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!</p>
July 11, 2026
Hoppers (2026) | Pixar Gets Weird
<p>On this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hoppers, a weird, funny, and surprisingly unpredictable original that feels like a throwback to when Pixar wasn’t afraid to experiment. It’s not top-tier, but it’s exactly the kind of risk-taking, offbeat storytelling we’ve been missing. Is this the direction Pixar should be heading in?</p><p>____</p><p>Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter</p><p>Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official</p><p>X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!</p>
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