Movies In A Nutshell

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
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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
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Email: [email protected]

Socials
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut

Your Hosts:
Marc Farquhar
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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).
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you!

The Lobby
Your questions, your comments and your stories.
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Question of the Week
A recap from last week’s question plus the lads ask this week’s burning question!
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Next week’s movie
The big reveal of next week’s movie!
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Listen Now
https://2ly.link/24tPI
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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
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Join the conversation
Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ
Email: [email protected]
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Socials
Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut
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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
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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 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 made
The real-life moment that inspired the writer-director to create the story’s central concept
Production challenges involved in bringing a concept-driven romantic comedy to the screen
Casting 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 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

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!
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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
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Hate It or Rate It?
Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Subservience takes its place in the Legend League.
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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
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Listen Now
https://2ly.link/24tPI
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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]
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Socials
Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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Listen Now
https://2ly.link/24tPI
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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
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Join the conversation
🎙️ Voice message: https://linkly.link/2FuSQ
📧 Email: [email protected]
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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
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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
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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.