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Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch. Jurassic Park (1993) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this iconic blockbuster is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around scientific ambition, control and the consequences of pushing boundaries too far. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers from Spielberg tension to monster-movie thrills and moments of awe. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore how the film builds tension through what you don’t see, how early dialogue and character traits subtly set up later payoffs, and why the balance of practical and early CGI effects still holds up today. They also dig into the deeper themes around control, chaos and human ambition, plus how the film’s structure carefully builds anticipation before delivering its most iconic moments. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • Groundbreaking visual effects and how they changed cinema • Creative decisions that shaped the look and feel of the dinosaurs • Production challenges during filming that added unexpected realism • Casting choices and performances that defined the film’s characters • Subtle details and facts you might not have picked up on Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Jurassic Park (1993) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby Your emails, questions, comments and stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question: What movie would you insert Samuel L. Jackson into… and how would it change the movie? Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week’s movie! Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI League Tables: The Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Join the conversation Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Your Hosts: Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed Protofunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch. Train Dreams(2025) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this reflective drama is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around one man’s life shaped by solitude, change and the passage of time in an ever-evolving world. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore the film’s deeper themes around isolation, memory and identity, and how these ideas quietly unfold across a life marked by both connection and loss. They also break down the storytelling choices, pacing and character perspective, and how the film uses simplicity to deliver emotional weight. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • Creative decisions that shaped the tone and style of the film • Casting choices that influenced the emotional core of the story • Production details that helped bring the setting and time period to life • Moments from filming that added authenticity to key scenes • Subtle elements and references you might not have picked up on Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Train Dreams (2025) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby Your emails, questions, comments and stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question! Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week’s movie! Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI League Tables: The Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Join the conversation Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Your Hosts: Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed Protofunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch. Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this iconic space adventure is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around a classic hero’s journey, where an ordinary individual is drawn into a much bigger conflict between good and evil. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge if it's your kind of movie. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore the film’s deeper themes around destiny, balance and rebellion, and how these ideas are woven into a story that feels both simple and timeless. They also break down the storytelling choices, world-building and character dynamics, and how the film effortlessly shifts between humour, tension and adventure. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • Creative decisions that helped shape the film’s identity and legacy • Groundbreaking techniques that changed how films were made • Unexpected challenges during production and how they were overcome • Details about how certain iconic moments were brought to life • Subtle elements and connections you might not have picked up on Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby Your emails, questions, comments and stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question! Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week’s movie! Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI League Tables:The Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Join the conversationVoice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] SocialsWebsite: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Your Hosts:Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 MusicMain Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed Protofunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch. The lads also give a recap on the Cinema Social where local listeners joined them for a social gathering before heading to the cinema. Project Hail Mary (2026) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this high-concept sci-fi adventure is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around survival, problem-solving and what happens when one man is placed in an extraordinary situation far beyond his control. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The last explore the film’s deeper themes around isolation, connection and sacrifice, and how these ideas develop as the story unfolds. They also break down the storytelling choices, structure and character dynamics, and how the film balances big ideas with lighter moments throughout. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • Casting choices that shaped how the main character is portrayed • Unique production decisions that influenced the final look and feel • Unexpected moments from filming that made it into the movie • Details about how certain elements were brought to life on screen • Subtle connections and references you might not have picked up on Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Project Hail Mary (2026) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby The Cinema Social, a recap; who joined, what happened, fun stories and lots of laughs. PLUS! - Your emails, questions, comments and stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question! Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week’s movie! Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI League Tables: The Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv The Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I Join the conversation Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Your Hosts: Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed Protofunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

The VelociPastor (2018) (Chosen By Hannah Wood) Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch The VelociPastor (2018). --- PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this grindhouse-style comedy horror with a ridiculous premise is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around faith, purpose and grief, and how a story that starts with loss quickly spirals into something far more bizarre and unexpected. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! --- PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore the film’s mix of genres, from revenge story to superhero transformation to martial arts action, and discuss whether the film is intentionally chaotic or simply the result of its ultra-low budget. They also break down the filmmaking choices, from visible effects and exaggerated edits to parody elements and references, and how the film leans into its own absurdity. --- Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: • The unusual way this film went from a small idea to a full feature • The lengths the director went to achieve its unique visual style • The story behind one of the film’s most recognisable elements • Unexpected moments from filming that you wouldn’t believe happened • How this film built a cult following despite its budget --- Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and The VelociPastor (2018) takes its place in the Listener League… before finding out where it lands in the Legend League. --- PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby Your questions, your comments and your stories. --- Question of the Week A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question! --- Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week’s movie! --- Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI --- League Tables:The Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9I The Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv --- Join the conversationVoice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] --- SocialsWebsite: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut --- Your Hosts:Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 --- MusicMain Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed Protofunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch Sliding Doors (1998). PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this 90s British romantic comedy with a clever storytelling twist is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore the film’s central idea around chance, timing and how small everyday moments can shape the direction of a life. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. The lads explore the film’s storytelling techniques, visual cues and themes around fate, timing and coincidence, and discuss why the movie has remained such a well-known cultural reference point since its release. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: How the screenplay was developed over several years before the film was finally madeThe real-life moment that inspired the writer-director to create the story’s central conceptProduction challenges involved in bringing a concept-driven romantic comedy to the screenCasting decisions and how the final performances helped shape the film’s tone Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Sliding Doors takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge - All about you! The LobbyYour questions, your comments and your stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week's question plus the lads ask this week's burning question! Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week's movie! Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv View the Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9l Join the conversation Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Join Marc Darren and Paul as they give you everything you need and more to help you decide to watch or re-watch Subservience. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this modern sci-fi thriller your kind of film and worth your time. We’ll give other movie comparisons plus tone, style and feel so you can quickly judge the type of viewing experience it offers. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! --- PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the layers beneath the surface. This will make you want to watch it again. Paul’s Facts of the Day Behind-the-scenes insights including: How the film approached the growing wave of AI-driven storytelling in modern sci-fi Production context and how the filmmakers created a near-future world grounded in everyday life Casting choices, including Megan Fox, and how they shaped the film’s tone Creative decisions that influenced the film’s mix of thriller tension and sci-fi concepts --- Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Subservience takes its place in the Legend League. --- PART 3 – Listener Lounge - All about you! The Lobby Your questions, your comments and your stories. Question of the Week A recap from last week's question plus the lads ask this week's burning question! Next week’s movie The big reveal of next week's movie! Show Notes: A review of our The Matrix episode by podcast morning chat - https://pod.link/1728781644/episode/Y2UwMjYyOWItMGE0Zi00MTkxLWI0N2QtZmE4NDhkNWRhNTAx?view=apps&sort=popularity --- Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI --- View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv --- View the Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9l --- Join the conversation Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email: [email protected] --- Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut --- Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 --- Music Main Theme: BreakzStudios Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod (All music licensed under Creative Commons)

The Terminator (1984) Marc’s Pick PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of The Terminator designed to help you decide if this 80s sci-fi landmark is actually your kind of film and worth your time. An exploration of how the movie balances action, tension and emotional stakes, without assuming you already love the franchise or its iconic moments. We'll give other movie comparisons, tone, style and feel. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! --- PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The ideas working beneath the surface, from the mechanics of its time line to the way tension is built through framing, sound design and perspective. Moments that gain new weight on reflection, including how the film uses contrast, repetition and visual storytelling to deepen character and raise stakes. A closer look at how it handles themes of fate, technology, inevitability and human connection and why those themes land differently now than they did on release. --- Paul’s Facts of the Day How the film was made on a tight budget using guerrilla style production methods The early career circumstances that shaped director James Cameron’s approach Casting stories and near misses that could have changed the film entirely Practical effects craftsmanship that still sparks debate decades later --- Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and The Terminator takes its place in the Legend League. Does it still deserve its iconic status? Or does it land differently today? --- PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs, the Question of the Week and of course… the reveal of next week’s movie. --- Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI --- View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv --- View the Listener League See how how we rated the movies chosen by our listeners. https://linkly.link/2Bi9l --- Join the conversation 🎙️ Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ 📧 Email: [email protected] --- Things mentioned in the episode: The podcast Darren quoted about 'The version of you that can deal with that doesn't exist yet' - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLC9v9sRQ7x/?igsh=c3RlYTRta3BidGI= Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut --- Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 --- Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios⁠ Music Bed ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk⁠ All music licensed under Creative Commons.

This isn't a review, this is a decision… PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of The Prestige, but more importantly, a breakdown of whether this is your kind of movie and if it's worth your time. An exploration of what makes this episode different: the tension in the room, the immediate disagreement, and the feeling that this film demands more from you than most. A look at the type of movie night this creates, not passive viewing, not background noise, but something that requires attention and rewards it. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this is a film you should queue up… and whether you’re ready for it. PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? We dig into: The subtle details that completely reframe your interpretation. The element that divided us most in the studio. Whether emotional connection matters more than technical brilliance. And the one question that turned into a genuine back-and-forth. This isn’t surface-level praise. It’s a proper discussion about what makes something great and what just makes it clever. You’ll hear: The moment Darren changed his stance mid-discussion Marc pushing back hard on one specific point Paul trying to keep the peace… and then choosing a side It’s one of our most balanced — and most split — debates. Paul’s Facts of the Day A tightly packed set of production insights and behind-the-scenes details, including: How Christopher Nolan positioned this film within his career. Casting decisions that shaped the tone, including Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. And the context that explains why this film still sparks discussion nearly two decades later. Hate It or Rate It? This is where it gets interesting. The scores are close… but the reasoning couldn’t be more different. Finally we reveal where it lands in the Legend League and the Listener League. Does this long-awaited Listener Choice live up to expectation? PART 3 – Listener Lounge Joe Lamb’s year-long campaign finally pays off. We read out your responses to last week’s Question of the Week and share a real-life story that genuinely felt cinematic — one that Marc forgot to tell before and finally delivers here. Question of the Week Best movie rivalries? On-screen. Off-screen. Even your own real-life ones. We want your stories. Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI⁠ View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l⁠ View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv⁠ Join the conversation Voice message https://linkly.link/2FuSQ⁠ Email [email protected] Socials Website https://www.moviesinanutshell.com⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut⁠ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut⁠ Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar⁠ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar⁠ Darren Horne LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne⁠ Paul Day Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23⁠ Recorded at Sunbeams Studios https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk⁠ Part of Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust https://sunbeamsmusic.org⁠ Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios⁠ Music Bed ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk⁠ All music licensed under Creative Commons.

This isn't a review, this is a decision... PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of the cult sci-fi parody Spaceballs, a film that turns blockbuster space opera on its head with absurdity, slapstick and relentless meta-humour. An exploration of the film’s tone and rhythm, looking at how it blends visual gags, wordplay and fourth-wall breaks to create a comedy that deliberately undercuts epic storytelling at every turn. A look at the kind of viewing experience Spaceballs offers — fast, silly, knowingly ridiculous and packed with references — without touching on specific plot turns or punchlines. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this brand of intergalactic spoof belongs on your watchlist. --- PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The layers beneath the surface, from how the film deconstructs franchise culture and merchandising, to the way it plays with audience expectations of the sci-fi genre. Moments that gain new meaning on reflection, including recurring visual jokes, exaggerated character archetypes and the deliberate stretching of single gags for maximum absurd effect. A closer look at how parody is used not just for laughs, but as commentary on blockbuster filmmaking and sequel obsession. --- Paul’s Facts of the Day A standout set of facts and trivia, including: Behind-the-scenes production context and how the film came together under comedy legend Mel Brooks Casting decisions that shaped its most iconic performances, including Rick Moranis and John Candy The film’s journey from modest box office performance to enduring cult status Creative choices that cemented its reputation as one of the boldest genre parodies of the 1980s --- Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Spaceballs takes its place in the Legend League. --- PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs, the Question of the Week and of course the reveal of next week’s movie. --- Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI --- View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv --- View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l --- Join the conversation Voice message https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email [email protected] --- Socials Website https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut --- Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 --- Recorded at Sunbeams Studios https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk Part of Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust https://sunbeamsmusic.org --- Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons.

Charade (1963) Darren'’s Pick PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of the classic mystery-thriller Charade, a film that blends suspense, romance and comedy against a stylish Parisian backdrop. An exploration of the film’s tone and rhythm, looking at how it balances lightness and tension, and how its playful approach to danger sets it apart from more straight-faced thrillers of the era. A look at the kind of viewing experience Charade offers — fast-moving, dialogue-driven and deliberately unpredictable — without touching on story details, twists or outcomes. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this mix of mystery, charm and tonal juggling belongs on your watchlist. PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The details beneath the surface, from how the film withholds and reshapes information, to the way tone is used to disarm the audience while keeping tension in play. Moments that gain new meaning on reflection, including recurring visual cues, shifting character dynamics, and how humour is used to redirect attention. A deeper look at the film’s themes of trust, identity and uncertainty, and how Charade plays games with audience expectations throughout. Paul’s Facts of the Day A standout set of facts and trivia, including: Behind-the-scenes production context Casting decisions and their impact on the film’s dynamic Influences from and on other mystery and thriller films Creative choices that shaped the film’s lasting reputation Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Charade takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs, the Question of the Week and of course the reveal of next week’s movie. Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l Join the conversation Voice message https://linkly.link/2FuSQ Email [email protected] Socials Website https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Recorded at Sunbeams Studios https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk Part of Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust https://sunbeamsmusic.org Music Main Theme BreakzStudios https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=breakzstudios Music Bed ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=protofunk All music licensed under Creative Commons

Enemy of the State (1998) Marc’s Pick PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of the late ’90s conspiracy thriller Enemy of the State, centred on surveillance, power, and the fragility of everyday life in a data-driven world. An exploration of the film’s tone, pace, and thematic focus touching on paranoia, loss of privacy, institutional control, and how technology reshapes trust and identity. A look at how the movie blends chase-thriller momentum with political tension, and how its depiction of surveillance turns ordinary spaces into sources of unease. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this mix of tension, escalation, and technological anxiety belongs on your watchlist. PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The details beneath the surface from how information replaces physical force as the main threat, to the way framing and perspective keep danger just out of sight. Moments that gain new weight on reflection, including the use of off-screen action, overlapping systems, and constant motion to create a sense of pressure and inevitability. A deeper look at how the film examines surveillance, accountability, and the balance between security and freedom, themes that feel increasingly relevant with time. Paul’s Facts of the Day A standout set of facts and trivia, including: Connections to earlier surveillance cinema How real-world technology influenced the script Production choices shaped by rapidly changing tech Behind-the-scenes decisions that reinforced the film’s sense of scale and urgency Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Enemy of the State takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs, the Question of the Week and of course… the reveal of next week’s movie. Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l Join the conversation 🎙️ Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ 📧 Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Music Main Theme: BreakzStudios Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod (All music licensed under Creative Commons)

Godzilla (2014) Listener’s Pick – Emi (@itakepicturesofsunset) PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of the 2014 reimagining of the iconic monster, exploring the clash between humanity and forces far beyond our control. An exploration of the film’s tone, scale and thematic focus — touching on survival, fear, human responsibility, and the awe-inspiring presence of nature’s unstoppable power. A look at how the movie balances spectacle with character-driven moments, and why its approach to storytelling and creature design has made it a standout in modern monster cinema. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this blend of massive action, emotional stakes, and cinematic world-building belongs on your watchlist. PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The details beneath the surface — from the subtle storytelling cues in human interactions to the visual language used to frame the scale of destruction. Moments that gain greater emotional weight on reflection, including the film’s use of sound, silence and tension to communicate suspense, danger, and awe. A deeper look at how the movie explores humanity’s relationship to power, responsibility, and the natural world — themes that resonate even after the monsters leave the screen. Paul’s Facts of the Day A standout set of facts and trivia, including: How the creature’s design was influenced by decades of Godzilla historyCasting and performance choices that shaped the film’s toneVisual effects innovations used to bring massive destruction to lifeHomages to the original 1954 film woven throughoutThe balance of practical and digital effects to create a realistic scaleThe production’s approach to depicting global consequences without losing the personal story Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores — and Godzilla (2014) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs — plus a Question of the Week inspired by the film’s themes: Most misunderstood monster or villain? And of course… the reveal of next week’s movie. Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI Join our SubReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MoviesInANutshell View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv Join the conversation 🎙️ Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ 📧 Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Recorded at Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk Part of Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org Music Main Theme: BreakzStudios – https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419 Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod – https://incompetech.com (All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)

Frankenstein (2025)Paul’s Pick PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown of a new adaptation of a familiar story — one that revisits Frankenstein through a modern lens while remaining rooted in its gothic foundations. An exploration of the film’s tone, genre and thematic focus — touching on creation, responsibility, obsession, neglect and what it means to bring life into the world without guidance or care. A look at how this version reframes the story as philosophical science fiction rather than traditional horror, and why its ideas resonate strongly with contemporary conversations around technology, AI and humanity. By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this blend of gothic storytelling, moral inquiry and atmospheric filmmaking belongs on your watchlist. PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The details beneath the surface — from shifts in perspective and unreliable narration to the way sympathy and blame are rebalanced as the story unfolds. Moments that gain greater emotional weight on reflection, including the film’s use of silence, restraint and visual storytelling to communicate abandonment, regret and consequence. A deeper look at how the film explores creation through absence rather than obsession, and how themes of neglect, forgiveness and generational trauma shape both the creator and the created. Paul’s Facts of the Day A standout set of facts and trivia, including: The creative influences behind the creature’s physicality and movementCasting decisions that reshaped the film late in developmentDual roles used to reinforce thematic connectionsMythological references woven into the production designThe craftsmanship-first approach to sets, costumes and practical effectsWhy the film received a limited theatrical release before streaming Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores — and Frankenstein (2025) takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs — plus a Question of the Week inspired by the film’s ideas around creation, responsibility and consequence. And of course… the reveal of next week’s movie. Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI Join our SubReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MoviesInANutshell View the Listener League See how listeners rated the movies they chose https://linkly.link/2Bi9l View the Legend League Every movie we’ve featured and rated on the podcast https://linkly.link/2Bfcv Join the conversation 🎙️ Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ 📧 Email: [email protected] Socials Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut Hosts Marc Farquhar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar Darren Horne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne Paul Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23 Recorded at Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk Part of Annie Mawson’s Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org Music Main Theme: BreakzStudios – https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419 Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod – https://incompetech.com (All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)

One year ago today, Movies In A Nutshell started as a simple idea. Since then, it’s grown into something we genuinely didn’t expect shaped by the movies we’ve covered, the conversations we’ve had, and the listeners who’ve stuck with us along the way. To mark our first birthday, we’re doing something a little different. This bonus episode steps away from the usual format for a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at the show itself how it started, how it’s changed, and where it might be heading next. 🎂 In this birthday bonus episode, we talk about:How the podcast began and how quickly the first year disappearedThe moments that genuinely surprised usEpisodes that connected more than we expectedWhy different types of episodes resonate in different waysHow each host approaches movie choices and what that means for the showThe jokes, tangents and running gags that accidentally became part of the podcastWhat we’ve learned from doing this every weekAnd what Movies In A Nutshell might look like as we head into Year Two If you’ve been listening since the start, this one’s for you. If you’re new, it’s the perfect snapshot of what Movies In A Nutshell is really about. We’d love to hear from youDo you have a favourite episode? Was there a moment that stuck with you? How did you first discover the podcast? Get in touch and let us know — we’ll share listener responses in future episodes. 🎧 Listen Nowhttps://2ly.link/24tPI Thank you! Marc, Darren and Paul https://www.moviesinanutshell.com