Well Good Movies

In this week's episode, we talk about the beloved 2014 adaptation of A Bear Called Paddington with filmmakers Rob Ayling and Jamie Milligan! We discuss director Paul King, the importance and appeal of Paddington, and our favourite moments from the film! Will Paddington make it into The Movie Vault? And who will win between Rob and Jamie in our fun and gripping Endgame? #paddington #familymovies #b...

After being tasked with discussing The Shape of Water by Jessie Gender in our previous episode we brought along previous guest Reece Beaumont (Reo's Positive POV) along with guest Katie Smith-Wong to deep dive into this Del Toro Oscar-winning picture! Is it enough to make it into The Movie Vault? What will we discuss before our summer break? And will our guests be able to remember blind, deaf, and...

In a very special episode, we are joined by YouTuber and Filmmaker Jessie Gender to discuss one of the most successful movies of all time- Avatar! As a specialist in science fiction and an expert in social and political issues such as LGBTQ+ representation, Jessie talks all about her work and her love of media, along with helping us down the good and bad of James Cameron's Avatar. Will the most fi...

In this week's episode, we're joined by film journalist and writer Jasmine Valentine to discuss the award-winning film Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts! We cover the strengths and weaknesses of biopics, as well as discuss how well Erin Brockovich represents bold female stories. With trips to VHS Corner and the Movie Vault, Dave and Jasmine are challenged to guess if films based on true event...

In this week's episode, Craig and Dave are joined by our good friends Dai Hill and Jake Hart, to discuss one of Hitchcock's lesser-known movies- Frenzy! Has it aged well? How well do the different themes and tones work? And will it make it into our Movie Vault? Check out our discussion to find out, along with finding out facts, trivia, and playing along with our usual endgame madness! #Frenzy #Hit...

After a fun string of 9 movies Dave and Craig decide to recap all the films we've watched over the past 5 months and which ones made it into the movie vault! Joined by previous guest Paul Klien we also talk about some of of the films we've checked out on streaming and at cinemas, such as Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, and The Unbearable Weight of Massiv...

In this week's episode, we jump back into the world of horror with the Hammer classic- Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde! We ask whether it should make it into our Movie Vault with this week's guest, writer and podcaster Mary Muñoz! And of course, we also have our usual Endgame fun as Mary and Dave face off in guessing what books certain films are based on! How will you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

On this week's episode, we delve back into anime by talking about the highly celebrated 2016 film- Your Name. A firm favourite of our guest Sarah Cook, we talk all about her writing, along with the amazing visuals, story, and music of Your Name! Craig also challenges Dave and Sarah to try and guess what characters he's combined together through their inner thoughts in this week's Endgame challenge...

This week we look at another piece of animation history by delving into the world of anime with one of the most celebrated sci-fi animes of all time. Joined by film buffs Stefanos Florakis and Christopher Maxwell we ask if anime can work in live-action, and why Akira has created such a legacy? We also look at facts surrounding the film, consider it for the movie vault, and play our ever fun endgam...

In this very fun episode, we're joined once again by Dr Sam Summers, lecturer and host on the Disniversity Podcast, as well as friend of the show, writer and director Niall Glynn. We deep dive into the beauty of animation by asking why it works so well for storytelling, and why it's not taken more seriously, especially when looking at our chosen film this week, the crazy french stop motion classic...

We look back at a film previously placed in The Movie Vault in our Joker special- The Dark Knight (2008). This time we get the chance to dive into the film as a whole from its characters, story, and direction. We have the privilege of being joined by fantastic guests Kelechi Ehenulo and Paul Hunt who talk all about the importance of representation, empathy, and their love for The Dark Knight. We a...

You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! This week we discuss the British classic that is The Italian Job, to ask why it is so iconic and see whether it still holds up today? Joined by welsh TV Presenter and film buff Luke Davies we discuss this 60s/70s classic and the moments that make it memorable. Should we have found out what happens at the end? Is the remake any good? And can we avo...

Don't mention the euphemism! This week we are joined by social media and YouTube film reviewer Reo's Positive POV (Reece Beaumont) and film journalist Paul Klein to discuss the film challenged to us last week- Snatch. We use the chance to discuss the state of British cinema, Guy Ritchie movies, and our favourite moments from this cult classic, all in build-up to ask whether it deserves to go in ou...

We're back with a new format and some brand new guests as we discuss 2009's Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie! Join Dave and Craig with brand new guests, film blogger Laura Filmer, and filmmaker Rob Ayling, as we deep dive into our thoughts on this adaptation of the classic detective and whether it deserves to go into the Movie Vault! We also take a trip to our new segment VHS corner, along...

This week Ed Mason and Alexandra McCreadie takeover Well Good Movies after winning the End-game Champions' Cut! With both of them on hosting duties, it means Dave and Craig are the guests for once as we are given the task of discussing 'the Citizen Kane of bad movies' - The Room. With fun discussions about bad movies, The Razzies, and the legacy of this iconic film (including The Disaster Artist)...

In this New Year's bonus episode, Craig and Dave break down all the films logged and collected in the movie vault after over 50 episodes. But there's one catch... With a need for a refresh and clean up, the pair decide it's time to make their final list of entrees after some time for reflection on certain titles.  We also use this chance to catch up on the evolution of the podcast over the la...

This year we decided to put up our feet, enjoy some leftover turkey, along with the usual fun, games, and guests that the festive period brings by talking about Boxing Day Movies- the perfect films to watch after Christmas! Joined by Dai Hill and Liv Mackender we must choose one film to go in the Movie Vault out of Mary Poppins (1964), Bridge on the River Kwai (1964), Zulu (1964), and Chicken Run...

This week we bring about our planned James Bond celebration! After over a year of delays and uncertainty fans finally got to see No Time to Die from September 2021, so we decided to gather together some of the biggest Bond fans we know to discuss the franchise, and what makes it so special. Aled Griffiths, Niall Glynn, and Stephen Jones all talk about their experiences with James Bond, as well as...

It's here. After three endgame specials that saw various teams of former guests battle it out in film-related challenges, we finally crown an overall winning team!  Featuring Dai Hill and Stefanos Florakis, Ed Mason and Alexandra McCreadie, and Lucy Fur and Paul Hunt, all in uniquely named teams, they go through several trials and tribulations set by the master of the Endgame- Craig McDonald!...

We're back for a later than planned Halloween special! This year we thought rather than talking about several monster movies, we'd talk about one that includes them all! So cue 2004 gothic adventure- Van Helsing, from Mummy director Stephen Sommers!  Joined by WGM regulars Kyle Shaun Thomas, and Christopher Maxwell, we weigh up whether this and other film's like it, are a good sub-genre of ho...

In our 50th official episode, we decide to invite some of our favourite ever guests to join us in talking about a film long built up over our episodes - Pudsey the Dog: the Movie. Why you may ask? You'll have to listen to find out! Featuring loads of questions, trivia, secrets, and hilarity, we break down this terrible film, as well as decide if it deserves a place in our Movie Vault! So what are...

We're back! After an extended summer break, Dave and Craig are back to look back at the mad world of movies with our good friends Dai Hill and Mat Troy. This week, to coincide with the release of The Green Knight, we delve into films based on Arthurian legends! As always with fantasy movies of this type there's a lot of good, and a whole lot of bad, so join us as we deep dive into the history of A...

This week Dave, Craig, Stef, and Laura get together to talk all about Marvel's highs and lows when it comes to female characters. Why has it taken so long to make a Black Widow film? Is Captain Marvel a good start? And are Nebula and Scarlett Witch good role models? We discuss these great characters and review Captain Marvel to decide if it deserves a spot in our Movie Vault, along with playing ou...

In this week's episode, Dave and Craig are joined by Kyle Shaun Thomas and Liv MacKender to talk all about the classic Roald Dahl adaptation Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which is celebrating its 50th anniversary!  We talk all about our memories of Roald Dahl, Gene Wilder, along with the history, nostalgia, and notable differences with the 1971 film. We also visit the Movie Vault to d...

In our latest episode, we talk about the feel-good indie classic- Little Miss Sunshine from 2006. Celebrating 15 years since its release this year, as well as being challenged to watch it by WGM team member Shelley, we go through the legacy, importance, and personal connections we have to this film that started the careers of many of its cast and crew. We of course make a visit to the Movie Vault,...