What Was That About?
Part-time screenwriter and full-time movie fan Elliot Peters dissects a movie every other week, and asks the question: "What Was That About?"
Episodes
Today we’re putting my film buff knowledge to the test, with some games and quizzes that are sure to have me questioning my status as a so-called expert. You can expect a couple deep-dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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Today we’re talking about the original summer blockbuster— a movie that changed the game for popular cinema the world over— it’s Jaws! You can expect a couple deep-dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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Today we’re talking about the most critically acclaimed depiction of the world’s most beloved fictional character— it’s Spider-Man 2! You can expect a couple deep-dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about the filmography of one of the 21st century’s most popular and influential movie directors— it’s Christopher Nolan. You can expect a couple deep-dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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We’re officially halfway through the year, so it’s time to look at the new releases of 2026— what’s come out so far, and which upcoming releases we have to look forward to next...
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This week we’re talking about the first big-budget superhero major motion picture, it’s Superman: The Movie. You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a 90s family comedy, and the first fully computer animated feature film. It’s Toy Story! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a groundbreaking science fiction film from 1977 by master director Steven Spielberg. It’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a mid-century classic, the forefather of the slasher genre, and the definitive Hitchcock thriller. It’s Psycho! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a beloved fantasy classic and perhaps the most quotable movie of all time. It’s The Princess Bride! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a culinary animated masterpiece from Disney and Pixar. It’s Ratatouille! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about an early aughts swords-and-sandals epic. It’s Gladiator! You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about the slickest heist movie of all time with an out-of-the-park all star cast. It’s Ocean’s Eleven. You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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This week we’re talking about a 90s action adventure classic with thrills, chills, and plenty of dinosaurs. It’s Jurassic Park. You can expect a quick plot refresher, a couple deep dives, a tangent or two, and at the end we’ll decide once and for all: What Was That About?
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Hello! I'm Elliot Peters, first-time podcaster, long-time movie fan. Join me each week as I unpack the core themes of some of my favorite movies. We'll talk characters, scenes, and read excerpts from the screenplay, so that by the end of each episode we can hopefully answer the question: "What Was That About?"
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