What Was That About? – Details, episodes & analysis

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What Was That About?

Elliot Peters

Tv & Film

Arts

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 12

Part-time screenwriter and full-time movie fan Elliot Peters dissects a movie every week and asks the question: "What Was That About?"

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Film Reviews
15/07/2026
#87
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Film Reviews
14/07/2026
#59
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
26/06/2026
#99
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
25/06/2026
#80
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
24/06/2026
#65
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
23/06/2026
#47
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
22/06/2026
#43
🇩🇪 Germany - Film Reviews
21/06/2026
#26
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Film Reviews
08/06/2026
#85
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Film Reviews
07/06/2026
#61

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https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters
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https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/
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https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight
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https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters
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Score global : 78%

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What Is Christopher Nolan About?

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Duration 48:59

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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Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

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Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

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The Mid-Year Movie Roundup (2026) - What Was That About?

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 58:52

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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Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

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What Was 'Superman' About?

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 37:17

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Toy Story' About?

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 24:12

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' About?

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 29:57

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Psycho' About?

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Duration 42:10

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'The Princess Bride' About?

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 28:54

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Ratatouille' About?

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Duration 30:45

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Gladiator' About?

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 27:47

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?

Support the show

Watch the Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotNoelPeters

Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/elliotnoelpeters

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthepaperweight/

Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ElliotPeters/

Follow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@whatwasthataboutpodcast

Subscribe to my Substack: https://elliotnoelpeters.substack.com

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What Was 'Ocean's Eleven' About?

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 39:43

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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