Viv and Myles's Infinite Watchlist

Merry Christmas … ‘tis the season to be jolly and joyous…. fa la la! So for our special we discuss the much loved festive favourite ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ from 1992. Michael Caine joins Kermit, Miss. Piggy and all the Muppets as he plays Scrooge in this interpretation of the Dickensian novella. Tune in and remember that ‘Wherever you find love it feels like Christmas’

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes…well the length of a podcast anyway! This episode we discuss the 2005 film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Broadway smash hit ‘Rent’. Apt for this time of year, the action takes place on Christmas Eve 1989 as we meet a group of struggling young artists in New York living a bohemian lifestyle under the shadow of HIV/Aids. Tune in and take u...

I hope you’re happy … we just had to do a special about the most popular musical of the moment, ‘Wicked’. The massive smash hit is the 2024 film adaptation of the 2003 Stephen Schwartz stage musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, we discover the back stories of the witches from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Tune in as we Defy Gravity on our unlimited podcast! 💚💖

This episode we watch the 2021 Netflix biographical musical ‘Tick Tick Boom’ starting Andrew Garfield. Based on the stage musical of the same name, the semi autobiographical story tells of playwright, lyricist and songwriter Jonathan Larsen’s life and lead up to creating the legendary ‘Rent’. Tune in and enjoy the feast of Broadway appearances along the way!

It’s time to tap into another podcast as we delve into the 1953 musical comedy “The Bang Wagon” starring dance royalty Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. A former film star tries to revive his career by starring in a new Broadway show written by his friends…. That’s Entertainment! Shine your shoes and tune in!

Young Man are you listening to me?!? It’s time for the Thanksgiving special and this time we decided to go with a Turkey that’s a whole lot of glittery fun as we discuss the 1980 Village People musical, “Can’t stop the Music”. What better Turkey than the winner of the first ever Golden Raspberry winner! Tune in and get ready to the YMCA!

This episode we transport you to Rome as we discuss the 2009 film version of the Broadway musical ‘Nine’. Daniel Day Lewis plays film director Guido Contini, who is struggling to produce another smash hit film whilst looking back over the relationships with the women in his life. A very star studded lineup including Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench. Tune in and remember to...

We’ve reached No. 90 on our list and it comes with a visit to Kansas via East Berlin as we watch the 2001 punk rock musical comedy ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’. The film was written, directed and stars John Cameron Mitchell who had previously played the role on stage. The story follows a rock musician chasing after an ex lover who plagiarised her songs. Full of beautiful music and storytelling join...

It’s Halloween so we’ll celebrate with a pie and a shave as we attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! This spooky special we discuss the 2007 movie musical adaptation of “Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”. Our first dip into Sondheim we watch this take on his 1979 musical about the 19th century fictional character. Tim Burton directed a star studded cast including Johnny Depp, Helena Bonh...

It’s time to find a Cool Rider as we discuss the standalone sequel ‘Grease 2’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield. Released in 1982 we return to the famous Rydell High with its T Birds and Pink Ladies. Despite missing the main stars of the original film there are lots of cameo returners and a new batch of catchy songs. Join us if you’re a Girl for all Seasons! 

It’s time for an ‘Impossible Dream’ as we watch the 1972 film adaptation of ‘Man of La Mancha’, starring Peter O’Toole, Sophia Lorena and James Coco. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th century novel ‘Don Quixote’, we get a play within a play. Whilst awaiting a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition Cervantes and the fellow prisoners perform and we enter the world of their imagination. Buck...

’Show a little more, show a little less’….. welcome to this week’s episode about the 2010 musical ‘Burlesque’. Starring Cher as Tess the owner of an LA club that Ali, played by Christina Aguleria, travels to hoping to find a career as a dancer. Also starring Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming and Kristen Bell, the film is full of show tunes and dance numbers. Pull up a chair and join us!

This episode we’ve got ‘Steam Heat’ as we discuss the 1957 musical ‘The Pajama Game’ with the first appearance on the list of the iconic Doris Day. Based on the novel ‘7½ Cents’, the story revolve around work disputes and romance. Filled with classic songs and Bob Fosse numbers, join us for a visit to ‘Hernando’s Hideaway’……. Ole! Steam heat...

This episode we discuss the 2021 film version of the Tony Award winning stage musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. This coming of age drama follows socially anxious Evan who, “invents an important role for himself in a tragedy that he did not earn" Starring Julianne Moore, Amy Adams and Ben Platt reprising his stage role. Join us as we wave through a window!

Papa can you hear me?!? This episode we discuss the 1983 masterpiece ‘Yentl’ starring, directed, co written and co produced by Barbra Streisand. Set in Eastern Europe, 1904, the story tells of a young Jewish woman who disguises herself as a man in order to receive an education.  Tune in and watch us fly!

Well bless your beautiful hide it's time for another podcast..... this episode we discuss the 1954 musical classic, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" on it's 70th Anniversary year. Set in 1850 the action takes place in The Oregon Territory as we see backwoodsman Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) on the lookout for a wife for him...and his six brothers. With choreography by Michael Kidd...

Everybody’s talking about our next podcast as we discuss the 2021 film adaptation of the 2017 stage musical, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”. Based on a BBC Documentary the story tells the story of budding 16 year old Drag Queen Jaime New who wants to wear a dress to his school Prom and the opposition he meets. Starring Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire and Richard E Grant, the film is full of fabul...

It's time for a trip to the flapper era of the 1920's via the 1967 musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie". This brings the first appearance in our list of musical icon Dame Julie Andrews as she plays the naïve Millie Dillmount who has arrived in New York with the goal of marrying a wealthy businessman. The film also stars Mary Tyler Moore, James Fox and the iconic Carol Channing with...

This could be the start of something new!!! We kick off our new podcast project Wild Cat style with the 2006 Disney phenomenon "High School Musical". Starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as burgeoning lovers Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez. Along with the other students of East High in New Mexico, we see what happens when you break free and not stick to the status quo! Tune in as we B...

Oh you want another oneeeee!!! A cheeky bonus film to finish our Horror Podcast as we discuss the 1993 animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas". It may be July but we're watching the Tim Burton classic that's considered both a Halloween and Christmas movie. The King of Halloween, Jack Skellington stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Tune in...

It's time for some highlights!!! We made it and what a journey it's been! At the start it seemed so unlikely that we'd manage all 100 films (Plus our specials) but we did. Join us as we look back at the ups and downs, the vampires and zombies, the laughs and the screams. From Gremlins through to The Exorcist.....what an adventure it's been!

WE'VE MADE IT!!!! It's time for No.1...top of the Horror list and it's a big one as we discuss the 1973 supernatural horror classic "The Exorcist". Based on the 1971 William Peter Blatty novel we see the story of a young girl being possessed by a demonic possession and her mother's attempt to save her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests. Grab your popcorn and a cu...

We thought We reached the top but not quite! We realised that we’d nearly finished the list without including horror juggernaut ‘It’, the 2017 adaptation of the Stephen King classic. Through Bill Skaragard we are introduced to the terrifying drain dwelling clown Pennywise who is terrorising seven outcast children (The Losers Club) in Derry, Maine. Grab a balloon, tune in and remember we ‘We all fl...

We've reached No.2 in our list and Heeeeeeere's Johnny! We discuss the 1980 Stanley Kubrick adaptation of the Stephen King novel, "The Shining" starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Writer Jack Torrance takes on a role as off season caretaker for The Outlook Hotel. As Jack's sanity deteriorates his son Danny's psychic abilities tells us that there's a lot more t...

We've reached No. 3 and it's time to brace yourself as it's the infamous 1974 horror "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" The story follows a group of young friends visiting an old homestead but the journey comes a cropper when they foolishly pick up a hitchhiker. In the first of what was to become a big franchise we meet horror staple Leatherface. Just when we thought we were out o...