And Why Not?

In which Stuart & Rob have seen this film...All-Star SuperFan Podcast co-host Rob O'Connor returns to the pod as we celebrate Halloween and 40 years of the Michael Mann directed, big screen debut of Hannibal Lecktor (that's the correct spelling on this occassion); Manhunter. As well as ticking off the last of Stuart's Favourite Four on Letterboxd, we also talk a little Miami Vice, remakes and bring it all back to Superman.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for MANHUNTERWant to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Manhunter is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray (& soon on 4K) in various cuts.LINKS:All-Star Super-Fan: PodBean - FacebookIt All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: SpotifyWe've Seen These Movies: Acast - SpotifyAnd Why Not?: LinktreeManhunter: IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's CurtainThis episode was recorded on Wednesday 14th October 2026

In which Stuart & Damian listen to a book on tape...Damian Edwardson returns to the podcast as we take a trip to the woods to celebrate 45 years of the Sam Raimi/Bruce Campbell horror classic; The Evil Dead.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE EVIL DEAD (and the wider franchise)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, The Evil Dead is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K.LINKS:ArtNineTwo: Website - Facebook - YouTube - InstagramWe've Seen These Movies: Acast - SpotifyAnd Why Not?: LinktreeThe Evil Dead: IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's CurtainThis episode was recorded on Tuesday 13th October 2026

In which Stuart & Ross take an express elevator to hell...Ross Beamish returns to the pod, and the world of acid bleeding xenomorphs, as we celebrate 40 years of the James Cameron directed, Sigourney Weaver starring sequel; Aliens.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for ALIENS (and the wider franchise)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Aliens is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.LINKS:We've Seen These Movies: Acast - SpotifyAnd Why Not?: LinktreeAliens: IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's CurtainThis episode was recorded on Sunday 27th September 2026

In which Stuart & Jaylan feel the heat around the corner…Jaylan Salah returns to the pod as we head back to the mid 90s L.A. to discuss Michael Mann's classic crime epic: Heat.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HEAT (and L.A. TAKEDOWN)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Heat is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.LINKS:Jaylan - Muck Rack - YouTubeAnd Why Not?: LinktreeBonus Features: WebsiteHeat: IMDbTitle Music: Storytelling Man by Ruths CurtainOpening clip taken from Rob Brydon: Live (2009) - Available on DVD on the second-hand marketThis episode was recorded on Friday 18th September 2026

In which Stuart & Ross lose time in the woods...After going missing for 8 years (or 15 episodes) Ross Beamish returns to the pod and heads out on an adventure, as we discuss the 1986 childhood favourite (of ours, and maybe yours); Flight Of The Navigator.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATORWant to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Flight Of The Navigator is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.LINKS:We've Seen These Movies: Acast - SpotifyBonus Features: WebsiteAnd Why Not?: LinktreeFlight Of The Navigator: IMDbTitle Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's CurtainThis episode was recorded on Sunday 30th August 2026

In which Stuart & Ayesha get num-tung…The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek concludes with Ayesha Khan returning to the pod as we reboot and recast to discuss the launch of The Kelvin Timeline and discuss the 2009 JJ Abrams directed; Star Trek.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR TREK (and some of the wider franchise)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Star Trek is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.LINKS:The Every Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast: WebsiteStar Trek: Woke Since 1966: SpotifyIt All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: SpotifyBonus Features: WebsiteAnd Why Not?: LinktreeStar Trek: IMDbTitle Music - Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme by Jerry GoldsmithThis episode was recorded on Saturday 2nd May 2026

In which Stuart & Neil have not had chance to meet all the new crew members…The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Neil Vagg making his And Why Not? debut, as we discuss the 1998 Next Gen crews third big screen outing; Star Trek: Insurrection.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR TREK: INSURRECTION (and some of the wider franchise)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Star Trek: Insurrection is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.LINKS:Get Your Comic On!: Website - InstagramIt All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: SpotifyBonus Features: WebsiteAnd Why Not?: LinktreeStar Trek: Insurrection: IMDbTitle Music - Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme by Jerry GoldsmithThis episode was recorded on Wednesday 10th June 2026

In which Stuart & Michael draw the line HERE…The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith AMichael Bailey returning to the pod, as we discuss the Next Gen crews second big screen outing in 1996s; Star Trek: First Contact.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT (and some of the wider franchise)Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.At the time of posting, Star Trek: First Contact is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.LINKS:The Bailey Planet - WebsiteSuperman Homepage - WebsiteIt All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: SpotifyBonus Features: WebsiteAnd Why Not?: LinktreeStar Trek: First Contact: IMDbTitle Music - Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme by Jerry GoldsmithThis episode was recorded on Saturday 25th July 2026