Why Wasn't It Better?

F1: The Movie | Spectacle Over Story

May 25, 2026·1h 9m
Episode Description from the Publisher

A Patreon request! Brad Pitt behind the wheel, Joseph Kosinski in the director’s chair, and real Formula One teams lending their names — F1 has all the makings of a high-octane sports movie classic. But does it actually cross the finish line, or stall out in the pits? From the groundbreaking in-race cinematography to the familiar sports clichés, we ask the question: with access to the real F1 world, why wasn’t it better?_________________Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialX: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

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