Movies In A Nutshell

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 movement
Casting decisions that reshaped the film late in development
Dual roles used to reinforce thematic connections
Mythological references woven into the production design
The craftsmanship-first approach to sets, costumes and practical effects
Why the film received a limited theatrical release before streaming

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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.

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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 disappeared
The moments that genuinely surprised us
Episodes that connected more than we expected
Why different types of episodes resonate in different ways
How each host approaches movie choices and what that means for the show
The jokes, tangents and running gags that accidentally became part of the podcast
What we’ve learned from doing this every week
And 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 you
Do 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.
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Is The Devil Wears Prada really just about fashion?
In this episode of Movies In A Nutshell, we give you everything you need to decide whether this iconic film belongs on your watchlist and all without spoilers. Then we unbox it to reveal the things you have missed even if you've seen it many times.
This episode might make you look at the movie very differently.
In this episode:
🎬 The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Darren’s Pick
PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it
A spoiler-free breakdown of a workplace drama often dismissed as a fashion film — but one that has remained culturally relevant for nearly two decades.
An exploration of the film’s tone, structure and character journey — focusing on ambition, power, identity, pressure and personal change within a high-demand professional world.
A look at how the story is framed through an outsider’s perspective, why its themes resonate far beyond the fashion industry, and how its ideas connect with other “cost of greatness” films.
By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this blend of sharp dialogue, character-driven storytelling and workplace drama belongs on your watchlist.
PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it
What Did You Miss?
The details beneath the surface — from shifting power dynamics and mentor figures to subtle visual cues that chart the protagonist’s transformation.
Moments that land very differently on rewatch, how relationships evolve under pressure, and why the film’s ending is often misunderstood.
A closer look at how ambition is framed, how success is defined, and what the film suggests about personal growth versus personal cost.
Paul’s Facts of the Day
A standout set of facts and trivia, including:
Record-breaking costume budgets and award recognition
Casting choices and character decisions that shaped the film
Behind-the-scenes production stories and on-set dynamics
Real-world inspirations behind key characters
Why the film continues to influence pop culture years later

Hate It or Rate It?
Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores — and The Devil Wears Prada 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 of ambition, identity and success.
And of course… the reveal of next week’s movie.
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In this episode:
PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it
A spoiler-free breakdown of one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made — a movie that blends action, philosophy and cyberpunk style into a story about reality, control and waking up.
An exploration of the film’s tone, world-building and central ideas — focusing on identity, free will, conformity, belief and the systems that quietly shape our lives.
A look at why The Matrix felt revolutionary on release, how its concepts go far beyond surface-level action, and why its core questions still resonate decades later.
By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this blend of sci-fi action, mind-bending ideas and philosophical storytelling belongs on your watchlist.
PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it
What Did You Miss?
The details beneath the surface — from visual cues and repeated motifs to the way the film reinforces its ideas through colour, framing and character choices.
Moments that land very differently on rewatch, subtle world-building that often goes unnoticed, and how much of the film’s meaning is communicated without dialogue.
A deeper look at how the movie quietly challenges comfort, certainty and the idea of accepting reality as it’s presented to you.
Paul’s Facts of the Day
A standout set of facts and trivia, including:
How the film’s visual style changed action cinema overnight
Innovative techniques that became industry standards
Behind-the-scenes production challenges and breakthroughs
Casting choices that could have completely altered the film
Why The Matrix continues to influence movies, games and pop culture today

Hate It or Rate It?
Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores — and The Matrix 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 truth, choice and perception.
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Enjoy our 2025 gift to you!
If you’ve ever wondered what gets left on the cutting room floor — this is it:
The accidental philosophy, the ridiculous arguments, the laughing fits, and the moments where we completely lose control of the ending.
Think of it as the gag reel at the end of a DVD… except the DVD editor gave up.
What’s In This Bonus Episode?
Outtakes and bloopers from across the year
The tangents that went too far (but were too good to delete)
Multiple attempts to end an episode… none of which worked
Paul’s notes (and the growing myth around them)
Darren going from film theory to unexpected life philosophy
Rare moments when Marc failed to keep things on track.
Conversations that drift from movies into music, nostalgia, gratitude, fear, and back again
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