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18th Feb 2025

Palm Springs - In A Nutshell

In this episode we break down Palm Springs without spoilers (at first!), uncover hidden details, and debate whether this modern time-loop tale is a comedy classic or just another wedding disaster. Plus, Paul reveals why it became his lockdown comfort movie, Darren dives into the film’s deeper themes of meaning and monotony, and Marc shares what surprised him most about it.

🔹 Where to watch (Palm Springs is available on Hulu in the US and on Amazon Prime & Sky Cinema in the UK).

🔹 Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and Metacritic scores – did critics love it as much as audiences?

🔹 Behind-the-scenes facts: The insane Sundance record it broke, how long Andy Samberg might have been stuck in the loop, and the secret mid-credits scene you might have missed.

Join us as we decide: is Palm Springs worth your time, or are you better off escaping the loop? 🎙️

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Recorded at Sunbeams Studios - https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk


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Main Theme:

BreakzStudios - https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419/


Music Bed:

ProtoFunk - Kevin MacLeod (https://www.incompetech.com)


All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Movies In A Nutshell
Make better movie choices spoiler-free | Get more from movies you've seen
Movies In A Nutshell helps you confidently decide what to watch — without spoilers — and discover what you've missed in the movies you’ve seen.

Join us every week as we break down a single film to give you everything you need to make a confident, spoiler-free decision. From tone and style to themes, comparisons, and context, you’ll quickly understand what the movie is really about 'in a nutshell'.

Already seen it? We go further. We reveal the things you might’ve missed, even if you’ve watched it many times before. From details hiding in plain sight and behind-the-scenes facts to hidden meanings and lesser-known stories that’ll impress your friends.

Hosted by three lifelong movie fans Marc Farquhar, Darren Horne and Paul Day, Movies In A Nutshell is made for casual viewers and cinephiles alike. Whether you’re scrolling for something to watch tonight or revisiting an old favourite, we help you watch smarter, without telling you what to think.

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Marc Farquhar

Co-founder of Movies In A Nutshell, Marc is a former heavy metal frontman turned podcaster with over 8 years experience behind the mic. He is also an established paddle boarding coach, a husband and a father.