100 Things we learned from film

17/06/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨

This week we’re heading into the woods to learn 100 things from Harry and the Hendersons!

🦶 The real Bigfoot legend
🏆 The Oscar-winning makeup effects
🎭 Kevin Peter Hall inside the Harry suit
👣 The truth behind the famous Patterson-Gimlin footage
🤯 And loads of behind-the-scenes facts you probably never knew

Grab your beef jerky, watch out for giant footprints, and join us as we uncover the story behind one of the most lovable movie creatures ever created.

🎙️ Listen now:

What happens when a family accidentally runs over Bigfoot... and th...

14/06/2026

Need uncut or cut gems? Just tape a load of cats together. No, seriously, get midget gems. They work every time! Even better, try iced gems. So tasty, you'll be heading to the shop for more.

13/06/2026

Anne Coates, the legendary editor, was nominated for 5 Oscars. Her incredible work includes 'In the Line of Fire,' 'The Elephant Man,' and 'Beckett.' She even won for 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Truly iconic.

13/06/2026

Nottinghamshire County Council has approved a 3.9% council tax increase, impacting households with an extra £1.24 per week. This marks the first budget under the new Reform UK administration.

12/06/2026

Legendary animator Don Bluth's journey began with Disney's Robin Hood, animating the iconic rabbit heist and the sweet love scene. He went on to create beloved classics like All Dogs Go to Heaven and An American Tail.

10/06/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Do you fancy your very own Servo Skull?

Preorder your copy of Warhammer 40k Armageddon at The Hobby Hoarder to be entered into our prize draw to win your very own life sized, hand painted, Servo Skull capable of housing a Bluetooth speaker

We only have a handful left so drop us a message or call into store Tuesday - Saturday to order yours!

If you call into store we may even let you get a sneak peek inside the box 😉

Entries valid only on orders placed with The Hobby Hoarder , winner will be picked at random and announced June 20th, which we should all now know as Launch Day!

10/06/2026

In 2003, Saddam Hussein orchestrated the biggest bank robbery ever, withdrawing nearly a billion dollars from Iraq's Central Bank before the US invasion. An astonishing $350 million remains unrecovered. It's hard to imagine where that much cash was stashed.

09/06/2026

Planty is reporting from Greece this time with a few facts about Mamma Mia!
Did you know the musical was already a worldwide smash before becoming a film? Or that Meryl Streep personally pushed to play Donna as soon as she heard a movie adaptation was in development?
We also learned why the filmmakers chose actors over trained singers, leading to one of the most memorable performances in the film... and some of the most debated singing!
🎙️ This is just a tiny sample of what you'll find on 100 Things We Learned From Film, where every week we dive deep into a different movie and uncover over 100 facts, stories and behind-the-scenes secrets.
👍 Like, subscribe and join us for your new favourite film podcast.

08/06/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy! While on holiday in Greece, I found myself aboard a pirate ship and it reminded me of our episode on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Did you know Captain Jack Sparrow was inspired by Keith Richards? Or that Disney executives initially hated Johnny Depp's performance?
Our patron Jen picked the film, and we ended up learning more than 100 incredible facts about its making, cast, production, and legacy.
🎙️ Check out 100 Things We Learned From Film for the full episode and hundreds more movie facts every week.

07/06/2026

Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, The Jungle Book was Walt Disney's final project. Reitherman, a legendary animator, brought his magic to this classic film, known for iconic scenes. Find out these facts and more on our Robin Hood episode of 100 Things