Viv and Myles's Infinite Watchlist

We will take you where you gotta go…..It’s my Birthday so I get to choose a special film for the podcast and it’s time to Spice up our life! Along with Ginger, Scary, Baby, Sporty and Posh we are discussing the 1997 classic ‘Spiceworld The Movie’. Hold on to your knickers Girls and Zig A Zig Ah ✌️

It’s time to rock out as we discuss the 2012 jukebox film adaptation of ‘Rock of Ages’. An all star cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta Jones and Mary J Blige sing a selection of rock songs to the story of a small town girl arriving in LA. Tune in and don’t stop believing!!!

It’s time for a visit to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy as we discuss the 1976 Alan Parker family comedy ‘Bugsy Malone’ that comprises of an all child cast, which includes Jodie Foster and Bonnie Langford, playing adult roles. Using cream shooting splurge guns these are prohibition era gangsters with a difference! Tune in and remember that when you give a little love then ‘It all comes back to you...

Yee - Haw it’s time for another episode as we travel back to 1950 for the MGM musical ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ starring Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. With music by Irving Berlin the story loosely tells the story of the sharpshooter Annie Oakley whose skills lead her to join the Buffalo Bill show. Tune in because any podcast you can post we can post better!

This episode we take a break from the list for a ‘New York’ special and as a one off we’re discussing a recording of a filmed musical concert. This is so that we can include the 1970 Sondheim musical ‘Company’ on our list via the 2011 concert version starring Neil Patrick Harris as the protagonist. The show follows Bobby as he’s surrounded by all his married friends on his 35th Birthday. Phone rin...

It’s time to ease on down the road as we discuss the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway show, ‘The Wiz’. Starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson the film is a modern retelling of the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ taking place in an urban setting. Click your heels three times and tune in!

It’s time for a Jellicle Ball as we discuss the (some would say infamous) 2019 film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber 1981 musical ‘Cats’ based on the T.S. Eliot poems. Through an all star cast we meet a range of colourful cats assembling over a night in London. Join us and let the Memory live again!

It’s time to welcome our Bosom Buddies to another podcast as we discuss the 1974 film version of the Broadway hit ‘Mame’ starting Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur. Orphaned Patrick arrives in New York to live with his Aunt Mame who shows him her swinging life. Slice up the fruit cake and tune in!

It’s time for some Julie Andrews on our list as we discuss the 1982 musical comedy ‘Victor/Victoria’ Set in Paris in 1934, struggling singer Victoria poses as a female impersonator called Victor under the guidance of friend Toddy. Complications ensue as the deception continues. Tune in and join us at Le Jazz Hop Baby!

It’s time to swing a chandelier towards a podcast on the 2004 film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. Gerald Butler dons the iconic white mask to play the infamous character in the shadows of a Paris Opera House who adopts an obsession with the soprano singer Christine. We discuss the transition of such a famous stage show arriving on the big screen. Tune in….thats all we...

Good Friday it’s time for an Easter special pod and appropriately we discuss the 1973 film version of the rock opera style musical, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic tells the story of Holy Week with an emphasis on both Judas and Mary Magdalene’s relationship with Jesus. Settle down with a hot cross bun and tune in!

Roll up as it’s time to, ‘Paint Your Wagon’ as we discuss the 1969 Western Musical starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin and Jean Seberg. Set in California during the Gold Rush this Lerner and Lowe musical tells the rise and fall of an isolated town. Brace yourself and come with us to follow a Wand’rin’ Star 🌟

To celebrate Viv’s Birthday she could pick a film to celebrate so she decided on the 1965 western comedy musical ‘Cat Ballou’ starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin in an Oscar winning duel role. The story, narrated by Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole, shows a woman who along with an inebriated gunman is determined to avenge the wrongs that have been done to her family. Tune in and join in the ballad!

To celebrate the week of St. Patrick’s Day we have a special discussing the beautiful 2007 film ‘Once’. An Irish busker/hoover fixer meets a Czech Big Issue seller on the streets of Dublin and unite in their love for music. This low budget movie went on to win an Oscar and become a stage musical. Tune in and fall slowly with us 💚

It’s time for a new podcast in a place where nobody dares to go and they call it ‘Xanadu’. This episode we discuss the 1980 cult classic starring the divine Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly in his last film role. The surreal film sees a Greek muse encourage a struggling artist to crate a roller disco! Tune in to see the neon lights shining for you and enjoy the ride!

Have you heard about the new podcast?!? It’s about the 1956 Cole Porter musical ‘High Society’ starring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Louis Armstrong. Based on the 1940 film ‘The Philadelphia Story’ we follow the story of a jazz singer trying to win back the affections of his ex wife on the brink of her new marriage. Who wants to be a millionaire?!….tune in to find out!

It’s time to head to New York City and join the community of Washington Heights in the 2021 film adaptation of the Lin Manuel Miranda musical ‘In The Heights’. We join store Usnavi, Anthony Ramos, as he tells a group of children the story of the neighbourhood and all the experiences of the people there. Exploring love, family, home and identity along with big dance numbers. Tune jn and let us….tel...

Bonjour Podders, this episode we head to Paris in 1900 via the 1958 musical film ‘Gigi’. Starring Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier we meet free spirited teenager Gigi who following family tradition is being groomed as a courtesan. Beautifully shot and decorated with Oscars this film is now a problematic watch. Tune in to hear our thoughts…..ah yes I remember them well!

Happy Valentine’s Day….and love, love, love is in the air so for our special we discuss the 2007 Beatles inspired jukebox musical ‘Across The Universe’. Jude leaves Liverpool and finds love with Lucy when he comes to America with the backdrop of the psychedelic 60’s and the Vietnam War. Including 34 Beatles songs and jam packed with cameos. Come together and tune in ❤️

This episode we discuss the 2005 musical version of Mel Brooks’ 1967 film and later 2001 Broadway Musical ‘The Producers’. ,Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick as Max and Leo who cook up a scheme to make money through producing a flop show. Also starring Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell this film is full of outrageous moments! Tune in and get ready for Opening Night!

Just as the new series of The Apprentice begins we discuss the 1967 musical comedy “How to Succeed in Business without really Trying” starring Robert Morse and Michele Lee. The young ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch follows his guidebook to find himself progressing from window cleaner to chairman of the board. Tune in and make sure you do things the Company Way!

Just ahead of this weekend’s Burn’s Night we’re putting on our kilts and getting out the bagpipes for special visit to ‘Brigadoon’. The 1954 MGM musical is directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. Two American travellers get lost in Scotland and stumble upon this mystical village. Get your haggis out and tune in!

To celebrate the recent success at The Golden Globes we thought it was time for a special episode to discuss the 2024 Netflix film, "Emilia Pérez". This musical crime comedy follows a Mexican cartel leader who enlists a lawyer to help them disappear in order to transition to their true self. Taking the accolade of the 2nd most nominated film in Golden Globe's history, this film is a...

This episode we are transported to some 1950's glamour as we discuss "There's No Business like Show Business" starring Ethel Merman, Danny Kaye and of course the one and only Marilyn Monroe. The story follows The Donahues, a travelling Vaudeville family through the ups and downs of their lives in a surprisingly emotional tale. Tune in and let's go on with the show!!!

Happy New Year! To bring it in we have a special discussing the 1942 Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire film ‘Holiday Inn’. The film journeys through the holidays of the year to a soundtrack of Irving Berlin songs, introducing the world to the classic ‘White Christmas’. Sadly the film has not aged well with controversial scenes. Tune in as we plan the calendar for the year ahead!