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Why Wasn't It Better?

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About this Podcast:

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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Selective

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Questions about Why Wasn't It Better?

What is Why Wasn't It Better? about?

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.

What has Why Wasn't It Better? covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers | Why Wasn’t It Better?" (30 October 2026, 68 minutes), "The Purge (2013) | Great Idea, Wrong Movie" (28 October 2026, 76 minutes), and "Silent Hill (2006) | The Best Video Game Movie?" (21 October 2026, 87 minutes).

How often does Why Wasn't It Better? publish?

Why Wasn't It Better? publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 73 minutes across 230 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Why Wasn't It Better??

Booking probability for Why Wasn't It Better? is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why Wasn't It Better? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why Wasn't It Better?'s contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Why Wasn't It Better??

The strongest fits for Why Wasn't It Better? are Film & Video. Why Wasn't It Better? has a tv audience.

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Why Wasn't It Better? is a tv podcast with 230 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 28, 20261h 16mS11

    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...

  • Oct 21, 20261h 27mS11

    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...

  • Oct 7, 20261h 26mS11

    The Conjuring universe was still in its infancy when Annabelle arrived in 2014. Based on the creepy doll introduced in James Wan's blockbuster a year earlier, Warner Bros. quickly spun the character into her own...

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  • Sep 30, 20261h 31mS11

    Often cited as the last of Alfred Hitchcock's classic period, The Birds is one of the most influential horror films ever made. Is it actually scary? Does it hold up 60+ years later? First time guest Carmelita Valdez...

  • Sep 23, 20261h 21mS11

    One year after its release, it's time to review Tron: Ares. Following the cult success of Tron: Legacy, fans spent over a decade waiting for a follow-up. Instead of continuing the story that film set up, Disney...

  • Sep 9, 20261h 22mS11

    Despite featuring one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled, spectacular aerial photography, and an extraordinary commitment to historical authenticity, Battle of Britain was a box office failure. This week, we...

  • Sep 4, 20261h 9mS11

    It's time for another ranking episode! Guest Kai Wang joins as we sort out the Pierce Brosnan James Bond films. ____ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube...

  • Aug 26, 20261h 21mS11

    With a new remake on the horizon, we're covering Cliffhanger, aka Die Hard On A Mountain. In need of a hit, Sylvester Stallone teamed up with director Renny Harlin for a high-altitude thriller packed with death-defying...

  • Aug 24, 20266 min

    Enjoy this sneak preview of our Tron: Ares episode. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. The full episode will not be available for another month. So if you want early access, head...

  • Aug 12, 20261h 13mS11

    Despite a massive voice cast featuring Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, and Jack Black, Shark Tale has aged into one of the strangest animated hits of the 2000s. Released at the height of the DreamWorks...

  • Jul 31, 202654 minS11

    Cahill U.S. Marshal is one of the lesser-known late-career John Wayne westerns, and for good reason. Released during a period when the Western genre was rapidly evolving, Cahill feels caught between old-school Wayne...

  • Jul 29, 20261h 29mS11

    In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with director Chuck Russell for Eraser, a gloriously over-the-top 90s action movie filled with railguns, alligators, witness protection conspiracies, and Arnold one-liners. And...

  • Jul 22, 20261h 32mS11

    Miami Vice should have been a slam dunk. Michael Mann adapting his own iconic television series with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles sounds like a guaranteed hit. Instead, audiences got a moody...

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