Movies In A Nutshell

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they help you decide to watch or rewatch Back to the Future Part II. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on the film — which will help you decide if it’s worth a rewatch. Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down...

Join Marc, Darren and Paul as they help you decide to watch or rewatch Independence Day. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on the film — which will help you decide if it’s worth a rewatch. Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style...

Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style, tone, similarities to other films and the basic plot, giving you the full picture without spoilers — which will help you decide if it’s worth a watch. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on...

Not Seen It? The Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide if this is your kind of movie. We break down its style, tone, similarities to other films and the basic plot, giving you the full picture without spoilers. Which will help you decide if it's worth a watch. Seen It? What Did You Miss? reveals the details, clues and moments you might have overlooked, giving you a fresh perspective on...

This week, Marc finally takes on a movie from one of Hollywood’s biggest action franchises Mission: Impossible (1996), directed by Brian De Palma and starring Tom Cruise. Not seen it? Our spoiler-free Nutshell gives you everything you need to decide whether this 90s spy thriller is your kind of movie. Seen it? Then join us as we dig deeper into the movie, uncover things you may have missed and see...

It's time for another Movies In A Nutshell Top 10 Quiz! This time, we're heading to the Academy Awards to find out just how much Darren and Paul really know about Oscar history. THE CHALLENGE The boys go head-to-head trying to name 10 of the top 25 actors and actresses with the most acting Oscar nominations of all time . Every correct answer scores a point, with the first player to reach 10 points...

This week, We held our latest Cinema Social and as always we met some of our listeners for food, drinks and lots of movie chat before heading to our local independent cinema The Alhambra to watch a movie. This time we crack open The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic survival story set in a world where a deadly flu has wiped out much of the population. Not seen it? Our spoiler-free Nutshell gives you e...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this supernatural sports drama is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this unusual blend of family drama, fantasy, sport and...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this 90s supernatural romantic fantasy is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Practical Magic (1998), the supernatural fantasy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sisters from...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this Japanese animated cyberpunk action film is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Akira (1988), the hugely influential anime classic written and directed by Katsuhiro Otomo and set i...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this tense survival thriller is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Fall (2022), the edge-of-your-seat survival thriller starring Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner and Jeffrey De...

Listener Choice - Chosen by Rob Hancock. Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this superhero action comedy is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Hancock (2008), the unconventional superhero movie starring Will Smith, Cha...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this romantic comedy is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open About Time (2013), Richard Curtis's warm and heartfelt romantic comedy starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Ni...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this British action horror is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Dog Soldiers (2002) , the cult British action horror that puts a squad of soldiers on a training exercise in the Scott...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this street racing action thriller is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open The Fast and the Furious (2001) , the film that launched one of cinema's biggest franchises and asks whether t...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this crime mystery is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Zodiac (2007) , David Fincher's film inspired by the case that fascinated millions. This is a Listener Choice, chosen by Ben S...

Think you know your movie franchises? Marc is back with another Movies In A Nutshell Top 10 Quiz , putting Darren and Paul head-to-head to see who can name the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time using worldwide box office figures. Can they separate the biggest franchises from the biggest surprises... and can you beat their score? Grab a pen, play along, and see how many you can name bef...

Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this superhero adventure is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Spider-Man (2002) , the blockbuster that introduced a new generation to Marvel's friendly neighbourhood superhero. PART...

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Masters of the Universe (1987) , the live-action fantasy adventure inspired by the iconic He-Man franchise. Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this fantasy adventure is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. 🎬 Masters of...

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Waiting, the cult workplace comedy set over the course of a single shift in a busy restaurant. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this comedy is your kind of film and worth your time. The lads discuss what made Waiting such a cult favorite, whether its unique brand of humour still lands...

Cinema Social Special This episode was recorded following the latest Movies In A Nutshell Cinema Social , where listeners joined Marc, Darren and Paul for a social gathering, then headed over to the Alhambra Cinema in Penrith to watch the movie. You'll also hear from some of the people who attended the night as they share their thoughts during the Listener Lounge. In this episode, Marc, Darren and...

Listener Choice, chosen by Alistair Scott. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Man on Fire, the intense thriller that blends action, emotion and one man's search for purpose in a world filled with violence and corruption. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this action thriller is your kind of film and worth your time. The...

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Shrek, the animated fairy tale that turned the genre on its head and became one of the most influential family films of its generation. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this animated fantasy comedy is your kind of film and worth your time. The lads discuss what makes Shrek so different...

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), asking whether this misunderstood DC movie deserves a second chance. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this comic book adventure is your kind of film and worth your time. The lads discuss what makes Harley Quinn such...

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Steven Spielberg’s iconic adventure classic that introduced the world to Indiana Jones – the whip-cracking archaeologist who inspired generations of action heroes. PART 1 – The Nutshel l – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this adventure classic is your kind of film and...