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Romancing The Stone - In A Nutshell
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Romancing the Stone (1984) – In A Nutshell
Darren’s Pick
PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it
A spoiler-free breakdown of this adventurous 80s classic that fuses romance, comedy, and chaos in equal measure. The team explore its irresistible tone, energetic pacing, and why its blend of adventure and humour helped redefine the rom-com genre.
Expect talk of chemistry that leaps off the screen, a leading duo that made movie magic, and how Romancing the Stone inspired decades of cinematic copycats — from The Mummy to The Lost City.
PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it
What Did You Miss? → The deeper themes behind the jungle mayhem — from fantasy versus reality to what the film says about love, confidence, and living beyond your comfort zone.
Paul’s Facts of the Day → The chaotic production that almost killed Back to the Future before it began, bizarre casting stories (including a dinner-table bite!), and the creative choices that turned a risky idea into a box-office hit.
Hate It or Rate It? → The hosts give their verdicts, scores, and drop Romancing the Stone into both the Legend League. Find out where this 80s adventure lands!
PART 3 – Listener Lounge
Your comments, shout-outs, and listener movie picks — plus where Romancing the Stone lands in the Listener League this week!
📌 Movies In A Nutshell
Don't just watch movies, understand them.
🎧 Listen Now: https://2ly.link/24tPI
View the Legend League:
Every movie we've featured and rated on the podcast...
View the Listener League...
See how we rated the movies you have chosen!
Join the conversation:
🎙️ Voice message – https://linkly.link/2FuSQ
📬 Email – [email protected]
Socials:
🎧 Movies In A Nutshell
🌐 Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut
🎙️ Hosts
Marc Farquhar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar
Darren Horne
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne
Paul Day
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23
Recorded at:
🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk
🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org
Music:
🎵 Main Theme: BreakzStudios – https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419
🎵 Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod – https://incompetech.com
(All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)
48 episodes
Manage episode 518837165 series 1265534
Romancing the Stone (1984) – In A Nutshell
Darren’s Pick
PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it
A spoiler-free breakdown of this adventurous 80s classic that fuses romance, comedy, and chaos in equal measure. The team explore its irresistible tone, energetic pacing, and why its blend of adventure and humour helped redefine the rom-com genre.
Expect talk of chemistry that leaps off the screen, a leading duo that made movie magic, and how Romancing the Stone inspired decades of cinematic copycats — from The Mummy to The Lost City.
PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it
What Did You Miss? → The deeper themes behind the jungle mayhem — from fantasy versus reality to what the film says about love, confidence, and living beyond your comfort zone.
Paul’s Facts of the Day → The chaotic production that almost killed Back to the Future before it began, bizarre casting stories (including a dinner-table bite!), and the creative choices that turned a risky idea into a box-office hit.
Hate It or Rate It? → The hosts give their verdicts, scores, and drop Romancing the Stone into both the Legend League. Find out where this 80s adventure lands!
PART 3 – Listener Lounge
Your comments, shout-outs, and listener movie picks — plus where Romancing the Stone lands in the Listener League this week!
📌 Movies In A Nutshell
Don't just watch movies, understand them.
🎧 Listen Now: https://2ly.link/24tPI
View the Legend League:
Every movie we've featured and rated on the podcast...
View the Listener League...
See how we rated the movies you have chosen!
Join the conversation:
🎙️ Voice message – https://linkly.link/2FuSQ
📬 Email – [email protected]
Socials:
🎧 Movies In A Nutshell
🌐 Website: https://www.moviesinanutshell.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviesinanut
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moviesinanut
🎙️ Hosts
Marc Farquhar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcfarquhar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar
Darren Horne
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne
Paul Day
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23
Recorded at:
🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk
🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org
Music:
🎵 Main Theme: BreakzStudios – https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419
🎵 Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod – https://incompetech.com
(All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)
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