And Why Not?

Open your ears, as Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as we celebrate 25 years of the Cameron Crowe/Tom Cruise romantic thriller remake; Vanilla Sky.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR VANILLA SKY

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At the time of posting, Vanilla Sky is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Jaylan - Muck Rack - YouTube

And Why Not?: Linktree

Bonus Features: Website

Vanilla Sky: IMDb

The UnCool: Vanilla Sky Theories

Title Music: Storytelling Man by Ruths Curtain

This episode was recorded on Thursday 16th April 2026

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Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we celebrate 35 years of the James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi actioner; Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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At the time of posting, T2 is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Terminator 2: Judgment Day: IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 29th March 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom as We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, & an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin.

The films discussed in this episode are Ready Or Not: Here I Come, Project Hail Mary, Superman, Train Dreams, Betsy's Wedding, 1917 & The Elephant Man.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at [email protected] or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

And Why Not? - Linktree

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 31st March 2026

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Digging For Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato returns to the pod, as we discuss Kevin Smith, the meaning he’s had on he and Stuart with their adventures in making films, and above all, Smith’s 2004 Comedy; Jersey Girl.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JERSEY GIRL

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At the time of posting, Jersey Girl is available in the UK on DVD, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Digging For Kryptonite - Linktree - Threads - Instagram

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

Jersey Girl - IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 8th March 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet) and a bonus movie recommended by Tom. We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin.

The films discussed in this episode are EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Crime 101, What We Left Behind: Looking Back At Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Drive, Clerk., A Most Violent Year & The Girl Next Door.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at [email protected] or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

Bald - YouTube

And Why Not? - Linktree

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 3rd March 2026

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Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we take a look at the 1994 Luc Besson thriller; Leon.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the sexualisation of a child.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for LEON

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At the time of posting, Leon is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Leon: IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 15th February 2026

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Julie & Jenn from the FOLCs Forever Podcast return as we celebrate 30 years of the Michelle Pfeiffer/George Clooney rom-com; One Fine Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for ONE FINE DAY

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At the time of posting, One Fine Day is available in the UK on DVD, & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

FOLCs Forever - WIX

ParkerPup - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

One Fine Day - IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 11th January 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this episode are Iron Lung, Send Help, Hell Or High Water, What About Bob?, Frances Ha & Dark City.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at [email protected] or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

And Why Not?: Linktree

This episode was recorded on Monday 9th Febrary 2026

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2026 kicks off on And Why Not? with the return of Stacey Taylor, 4 mutant amphibians, a glitter loving metalhead and a walking crime against rap music, as we celebrate 35 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE

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At the time of posting, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K as part of the TMNT Trilogy Set.

LINKS -

TMNT Shellebration II - Mockingbird Cinema

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

TMNT II: The Secret Of The Ooze - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14th January 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom as they embark on a new film show in which they each discuss a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this pilot episode are No Other Choice, The Rip, Kuffs, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part One, Amadeus & Minari. They also discuss not seeing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at [email protected] or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

And Why Not?: Linktree

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 21st January 2026

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