Viv and Myles's Infinite Watchlist

Merry Christmas Everyone…to celebrate we’re discussing the 1954 festive favourite ‘White Christmas’. Starring musical heavyweights Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen as a singing duo and performing ‘Sisters’ who head to Vermont to perform at a failing hotel. Full of Irving Berlin songs including the title song that first appeared 12 years earlier in ‘Holiday Inn’. Grab a mull...

Broomstick and wand at the ready….its time to Defy Gravity for another podcast. A year later and it’s time to talk about ‘Wicked For Good’ after a year of anticipating the follow up to last year’s blockbuster. We return to Oz to see the next part of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. Tune in to hear how we have been changed FOR GOOD! 

Have you heard the news?!? It’s time for another pod and this episode we’re discussing the 1992 Disney film ‘Newsises’. Loosely based on the News Boys strike of 1899 in New York City the story tells their story. The film stars Christian Slater and features our Podcast Queen Ann Margaret. Grab a banner and tune in! 

A New Year and we enter the Top 50 of our Musicals podcasts. To kick off this half of the list we have a special episode discussing the 2016 near Oscar winner ‘La La Land’. Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as an aspiring actress and struggling jazz pianist who fall in love whilst pursing their dreams in Los Angeles. This episode is dedicated to my Dear Aunt Birdie who was the film’s No. 1 fan...

It’s Thanksgiving so time for another Turkey! This time we’re discussing the 80’s Jukebox musical ‘Walking On Sunshine’ from 2014. Leona Lewis, Katy Brand and Greg Wise star in the film set amongst an Italian backdrop. Grab a karaoke mic and tune in! 

It’s time for a weekend in the country as we discuss the 1977 film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical ‘A Little Night Music’. The story follows the complicated love life of actress Desiree played by the iconic Elizabeth Taylor. Tune in and remember to send in the clowns! 

Another pod and another Ann Margaret film as we discuss the 1963 musical ‘Bye, Bye Birdie’ also starring Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh. Inspired by the Elvis craze we see the mayhem caused when superstar singer Conrad Birdie is drafted into the army. Tune in and put on a happy face!

It’s Twiggy time as this episode we discuss the 1971 musical comedy ‘The Boy Friend’ starring the iconic model as Polly Browne. Directed by Ken Russell and co starring Barbra Windsor and Glenda Jackson, the story tells of an assistant stage manager of a small time theatrical company unexpectedly becoming an understudy of the lead role. Tune in and swing along!

This pod’s just too good to be true as we discuss the 2014 Clint Eastwood adaptation of the biopic jukebox musical ‘Jersey Boys’. The film tells the story of the band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Grab a blazer and find out about late December back in ‘63!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 So let’s do a podcast again! It’s time for arguably the most Iconic horror musical as we discuss ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Richard O’Brian’s 1975 cult classic tells the story of Brad and Janet, a newly engaged couple who stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s castle and the fellow colourful occupants. Tune in and remember it’s just a jump to the left!

This episode we’re Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered as we discuss the 1957 film adaptation of the 1940 stage musical ‘Pal Joey’. Starting Frank Sinatra finds himself in a love triangle with Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak whilst pursuing his dream of owning his own club. Tune in to find out who becomes his Funny Valentine 💘

It’s time to talk about that famous Pinball Wizard as we discuss the 1975 fantasy musical ‘Tommy’. Written and directed by Ken Russell the film is based on The Who’s 1969 Rock Opera of the same name with Robert Daltry playing the title character. The story follows the psychosomatically deaf, mute and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and cult leader. Tune in and join us, Tina and Elton!

It’s time to talk about those ‘Damn Yankees’ as we discuss the 1958 supernatural, sports musical film starring Gwen Verdon and Tab Hunter. A take on the Faust legend, the story sees mega baseball fan Joe Boyd make a deal with the devil to help his team win! Tune in and learn that whatever Lola wants….. Lola gets!

Whip out your brooms and polish your knobs as we join Dame Angela Lansbury in the 1971 Disney classic ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’. Whilst taking in 3 orphaned evacuees Mrs. Price is also training to be a witch in the hope of helping the war effort. Tune in and get ready to bob along in the beautiful briny sea!

This episode we travel to Baghdad with the 1955 Vincente Minnelli version of ‘Kismet’ starring Howard Keel. The 5th time this story hit the Big Screen we follow the story of a poor poet who impersonates a beggar and ends up being entangled with the Royal Wazir. Tune in to meet the Strangers in Paradise!

This episode we travel to Ireland as we discuss the 1991 Alan Parker film, ‘The Commitments’. An unemployed Dublin Boy decides to form a soul band. We follow the trials and tribulations as the band builds popularity! Tune in and brace yourself for Mustang Sally!

Can you hear those 76 Trombones?!? That’s because it’s time for another episode and this time we discuss the 1962 film adaptation of ‘The Music Man’ starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Con Man Professor Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa to swindle the locals only to find himself more involved with the citizens. Tune in and Shipoopi along!

Time to get out your leg warmers as we discuss the 1980 theatre school musical ‘Fame’. Set in NYC the Alan Parker film follows the lives of a group of students at The High School of Performing Arts from auditions through the senior year. With the famous Irene Cara theme tune this film is an iconic part of 80’s nostalgia. Tune in and remember our names!!!

Elvis has entered the building! The King of Rock N’ Roll starred in many musicals so at least one had to enter the list so this episode we’re discussing the 1964 Sin City classic ‘Viva Las Vegas’. Mr. Presley stars alongside Ann Margaret as Lucky and Rusty in this Nevada tale. Tune in and ‘Thank you very much!’

It’s time to take a trip to the Chicken Ranch as we discuss the 1982 musical ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’. At last the legend Dolly Parton enters our list as brother owner Ms. Mona along with Mr. Burt Reynolds as local sheriff Ed Earls. Together they fight against reporter Melvin Thorpe who is determined to have the historic business shut down. Tune in to find out if it’s going to be a Ha...

Flash, Bang, Wallop it’s time for another podcast. This time we’re discussing the 1967 film version of the musical ‘Half A Sixpence’ based on the HG Wells novel. Played by Tommy Steele, the protagonist Arthur Kipps goes from rags to riches and discovers that the transition isn’t plain sailing. Tune in and stick it in the family album!

This episode we’re discussing the 2023 film version of the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ following the book and 1985 Oscar nominated film. Set in Georgia in 1908 the story follows the trials and tribulations of Celie. Tune in and find out that ‘I’m here’ 💜

Time for a visit to the ‘State Fair’ as we discuss the first Rogers and Hammerstein musical written for film rather than stage. An initial musical was made in 1945 then remade in 1962 starting Pat Boone, Ann Margaret and Bobby Darrin. The story follow the Frake family as they prepare for the Texas State Fair. Tune in and join us for a Grand night of singing!

It’s time for some Fosse, Fosse, Fosse as we discuss the 1979 musical fantasy film ‘All That Jazz’ starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Lange. Directed and co written by the legendary Bob Fosse this semi autobiographical fantasy is based on aspects of his life and career as choreographer, dancer and filmmaker. Tune in and get the jazz hands ready!

Happy Pride 🌈 To celebrate we have a special discussing the iconic 1994 classic ‘The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert’. 3 Drag Queens travel across Australia in their bus Priscilla whilst going through a personal journey. Paint your nails, get your eyelashes on and tune in!