Well Good Movies
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe podcast with crazy challenges, big questions, and lively discussions all from people who love entertainment. We look back at history to choose what films go in our movie vault, as well as challenge ourselves and our guests to our always fun movie end-game!
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Yesterday (2019) with Daniel Cullinane
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBFor our 99th episode Craig gets lyrical, David gets nostalgic, and our special guest Dan wonders how he ended up talking up about this random Danny Boyle film? Check out this week's discussion all about Yesterday (2019) in which we talk about the good, the bad, and the down right problematic plus can Dan and Dave work out films through Craig singing their reviews? All of that in this 99th episode! #Yesterdat #TheBeatles #Beatles #DannyBoyle #BritishFilm #Biopic #Musical Hosted on Acast....
A History of Violence (2005) with Chris Connor
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThis week Dave and Craig are joined by Chris Connor and Christopher Maxwell to deep dive into A History of Violence (2005) directed by David Cronenberg, and starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt. Was it worthy of its Oscar nominations? Does it live up to its title? And what is violence? Just ask Ed Harris... We answer these and many more questions in this week's episode! #DavidCronenberg #ViggoMortensen #ViolentMovies #Drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Stepmom (1998)
February 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBDave, Craig, Mary, and Stefanos travel back to the 90s to remember the time of family dramas with just a sprinkle of potential comedy. Does Stepmom pull off its many plot points? Can performances save a movie? And is Ed Harris hot? All this and more discussed in this week's episode! Plus stay tuned to this week's Endgame as Mary and Stefanos battle it out to see who can guess weird moments people have cried in popular films... #ChrisColumbus #90s #SusanSarandon #EdHarris #FamilyDrama #Ste...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
January 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Well Good Movies crew continue down the road of musicals but this time we take a very different route with The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Craig and Dave along with Shelley Taylor and Christopher Maxwell discuss the fame, madness, and memorability of this cult classic! Plus Shelley and Chris battle it out when trying to guess movies/franchises from their dance routines! #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #TimCurry #TimeWarp #RockyHorror #SusanSarandon #RichardOBrien #CultClassic #Musical H...
High School Musical (2006)
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe flashback to the days of plastics, jocks, drama kids, skaters, and nerds as we discuss the cultural phenomenon that was High School Musical from 2006 starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Will we be all in this together? Join Craig, Dave, Liv, Sarah, and Paul Klein to chat all about this teen musical to decide whether it should be remembered for all time as well as try and guess the ranking of other Disney Channel original movies! #HighSchoolMusical #HSM #Disney #DisneyPlus #ZacEfron ...
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) with Rob Ayling
January 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIt's time to don the cowl, hop in the Batmobile, and prepare to fight crime, as today's episode is discussing Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! Celebrating its 30th anniversary we're joined by film director Rob Ayling to deep dive into this iconic piece of animation and ask whether it deserves its place in the Movie Vault. Is it the most iconic Joker performance? Is it the best Batman origin? And is it just the best Batman film full stop? That and much much more in our first episode of 2024!...
The 2023 Movie Vault Update!
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIt's the end of the year which can only mean one thing- it's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to try and calm Craig down on our Movie Vault Update tonight... Yes, it's that time of year again when Craig and David look through the themes, genres, stories, and trends that dominated our chain of movies in 2023! Will we agree it was a successful year? What title will we give this season? And what will be our first films of 2024?! Find out in our final episode of ...
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIs it me or is getting cold around here? We gather ghosts of past, present, and future to determine whether The Muppet Christmas Carol really is one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time! What festive surprises lie in store? What are our favourite songs? And should When Love is Gone ever have been cut? #MuppetChristmasCarol #TheMuppets #JimHenson #Kermit #Gonzo #WhenLoveIsGone #MichaelCaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBDave, Mary, and Liv muster up their magic to battle the sinister dragon who is not happy about a lost invite! But who could it be? Join Well Good Movies as we delve into the fascinating history and stunning art and music of Disney's Sleeping Beauty! Plus we try and guess what colours represent certain movies/franchises... Is it pink or is it blue? #SleepingBeauty #Disney100 #WaltDisney #Fairytale #Animation #2DAnimation #DisneyAnimation #DisneyClassic #Maleficent Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Doctor Sleep (2019) with Tessa Williams
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBIn this year's Halloween special, we deep dive into why The Shining is so influential, why Mike Flanagan was right for Doctor Sleep, and why super-powered beings use shotguns... Joined by our expert in weird cinema, Niall Glynn, as well as our special guest, co-programmer at Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, Tessa Williams, we ask whether Doctor Sleep should be remembered for all time. This year's Halloween narration is performed by friend of the show, the fantastic, Luke Davies! #MikeFlan...
Opening Night (1977)
October 18, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBAnd ask the question of whether it deserves a place in our Movie Vault... Did we skip something? I guess just like director John Cassavetes we jumped halfway into the action! This week we open the curtain on Opening Night from 1977 to discuss Hollywood in the 70s and continue our discussion of films about fame and fortune. Will Craig be able to take another film about this type of story? Will Dave finally get an Endgame win? And was the ghost in the mirror real? All this and more in this we...
All About Eve (1950)
October 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBOn this week's episode, Craig and David are joined by new WGM team members Stefanos, Dai, and Sarah to discuss the 1950s classic All About Eve... Is it though? We discuss the differences will Hollywood movies such as this one to ones we see now as well as the effect of big star names like Bette Davis. After a string of movies haven't made it into the Movie Vault, will this one make it in? And who will get their film chosen in this week's actor-based endgame? #AllAboutEve #ClassicCinema #...
The Neon Demon (2016) with Kelechi Ehenulo
September 11, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBWhat does The Neon Demon and GTA V have in common? Not very much, but it gets brought up regardless! This week Dave and Craig are joined by film critic Kelechi Ehenulo to delve into the 2016 horror thriller- The Neon Demon by Nicholas Winding Refn. Will it make it into The Movie Vault? Is Keanu Reeves well-cast here? And why do we need a periodic table for the Endgame? All this is answered and more in this week's episode! #nicholaswindingrefn #drivemovie #theneondemon #neondemon #ellef...
The Brave Little Toaster (1987) with Dr Sam Summers
August 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn a slight detour to our usual run of movies Craig and David start their countdown to 100 main episodes by discussing movies that have long been on our watchlist. First up we invite back Dr Sam Summers, lecturer in film and animation and host on the Disniversity podcast, to discuss the dark and wild animated film that is The Brave Little Toaster. Created in a slight partnership with Disney and involving several Pixar alumni we delve into this dark children's animation to ask how reflective...
Showgirls (1995) with Mary Muñoz
August 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe one where Craig quits the podcast? Will Dave get cancelled? Will littering ever end? And can Mary rescue us from the shady world of Las Vegas? Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 1995's Showgirls from director Paul Verhoeven! #Showgirls #GuiltyPleasureMovie #Cinema #RatedR #MovieHistory #CultMovie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Showgirls (1995)
August 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe one where Craig quits the podcast? Will Dave get cancelled? Will littering ever end? And can Mary rescue us from the shady world of Las Vegas? Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 1995's Showgirls from director Paul Verhoeven! #Showgirls #GuiltyPleasureMovie #Cinema #RatedR #MovieHistory #CultMovie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Full Monty (1997) with The 250 Podcast
July 26, 2023 06:30 - 2 hours - 113 MBWhat happens when two Welsh guys and two Irish guys talk about the troubles of five northern steelworkers from Sheffield in 1997? Joined by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney from The 250, our deep dive today includes - UK cinema in the 90s, The Full Monty's success, and the "most important" films featuring nudity! What will we discuss next? Find out in today's episode! #TheFullMonty #BritishCinema #DisneyPlus #Oscars #MarkAddy #RobertCarlyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Braindead (1992) with Christopher Maxwell and Johann Chipol
July 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWhat do you get when you mix zombie babies, tons of blood, and custard? Braindead from 1992 apparently! Join us as Craig struggles once again with the horror genre, while Dave, Chris, and Johann laugh their way through the madness. From a nail-biting endgame to a Movie Vault speech worthy of BAFTA, you don't want to miss this episode where we talk about one of Peter Jackson's early films... #Braindead #PeterJackson #Horror #Gore #DeadAlive #NewZealandFilm #LordOfTheRings Hosted on Acast....
Braindead (1992)
July 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWhat do you get when you mix zombie babies, tons of blood, and custard? Braindead from 1992 apparently! Join us as Craig struggles once again with the horror genre, while Dave, Chris, and Johann laugh their way through the madness. From a nail-biting endgame to a Movie Vault speech worthy of BAFTA, you don't want to miss this episode where we talk about one of Peter Jackson's early films... #Braindead #PeterJackson #Horror #Gore #DeadAlive #NewZealandFilm #LordOfTheRings Hosted on Acast....
The Muppets (2011) with Mary Muñoz and Charlie Brigden
July 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to meet the Muppets on Well Good Movies tonight! This week Craig and David are joined by writers Mary Muñoz and Charlie Brigden to talk all about The Muppets from 2011! Why are the Muppets so endearing? What led to the creation of the 2011 film? And what makes a man or a muppet? All answered and more in this week's episode! #JimHenson #TheMuppets #TheMuppets2011 #Kermit #Gonzo #Fozzy #Animal #MissPiggy #ElectricMayhew #...
21 Jump Street (2012) with Paul Klein and Aaron Potter
June 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis week we're joined by the new dynamic duo Potter and Klein to return to the genre of buddy cop comedies with 21 Jump Street! What crazy logic led us here? Is it a good comedy? Is the sequel better? We ask all these questions along with our usual challenges in this week's episode! #21jumpstreet #22jumpstreet #jonahhill #jumpstreet #lordandmiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019) with Luke Davies
June 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIt's Christmas! Wait... It's Christmas? Yup, as revenge for discussing Thunderbirds in our last episode, Liv punished us with a Netflix original Christmas film, prompting a rule change in future recommendations! Don't worry we talk about this cheesy Vanessa Hudgens movie so you don't have to bare it! Joined by TV presenter Luke Davies we discuss the good, bad, and ridiculous moments in The Knight Before Christmas! The question is, where will it lead us next? #VanessaHudgens #Christmas...
Thunderbirds (2004) with Dai Hill and Liv Mackender
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn this week's episode Dave, Craig, Dai, and Liv say F.A.B for Thunderbirds (2004) after somehow choosing this movie following Battle Royale! How impactful was the original show? Is this a good adaptation? How typical is this of the noughties? And how much fun did Vanessa Hudgens have making this movie? We ask all these questions along with our usual fun and games in this week's episode! #thundersbirds #thunderbirds2004 #movieadaptation #noughties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Battle Royale (2000) with Eammon Jacobs
May 02, 2023 23:09 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe're back! After a small Easter break, we are back with our train of dark dystopian movies to discuss the legendary Japanese thriller Battle Royale! In this episode, Dave and Craig are joined by film journalist Eammon Jacobs to discuss Hunger Games comparisons and crazy death scenes as well as ask our usual question of whether Battle Royale should make its way into The Movie Vault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Running Man (1987) with Johann Chipol
March 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBWe stay in the world of 80s/90s action heroes but this time with Arnie, discussing the 1987 sci-fi action film- The Running Man! Will it divide Craig and David once more? Will it make it in The Movie Vault? And who will win this week's Endgame? All these questions answered and more in this week's episode with fellow podcaster Johann Chipol! #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #ArnieMovies #80sMovies #TheRunningMan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Demolition Man (1993) with with Christopher Maxwell and Sarah Williams (Popcorn Chat)
March 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis week on the show, Dave and Craig are joined by first-time guest- Sarah Williams AKA Popcorn Chat, as well as our good friend, actor and film fan Christopher Maxwell. Together they discuss the 1993 sci-fi action film Demolition Man, and ask whether this ludicrous semi-satire/face-off movie should make its way into The Movie Vault? Is it indicitive of 80/90s action movies? Does the film portray the right message? And who really won the franchise wars? All these questions plus our usual...
Rush Hour (1998) with Aaron Potter and Paul Klein
February 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn this week's episode, Dave and Craig are joined by writers and journalists Aaron Potter and Paul Klein to discuss the buddy cop comedy- Rush Hour (1998). How well is this franchised remembered? Is the sequel better? And what's happened to Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker? We ask all these questions plus give our thoughts on the movie, along with our usual fun trivia, and games, including this week's film challenge, which sees Potter and Klein name movies purely the buddy cop names. Don't f...
Seven (1995) with Jake Hart and Ed Mason
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBDave and Craig are back to start their train of movies for the year with the infamous thriller Seven, from acclaimed director David Fincher. Joined by guests Jake Hart and Ed Mason, we discuss the horror, mystery, and shocks of this famous 1995 movie as well as deep dive into our memories of the film and its production trivia! This week we also play our weirdest Endgame yet- What's in the box?!? Who will win, and what film will they choose for our next episode? #DavidFincher #BradPitt #Mor...
The Movie Vault Update! - 2023
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBCraig and Dave catch up once again to give their annual update on everything that has gone into our vault of movies over the past year. What were some of our highlights? Were they any regrets? And what do we hope to see in 2023? #MoviePodcast #Avatar #Paddington #MovieList #FilmRecommendations #Beetlejuice #28DaysLater #TheShapeOfWater #FilmRanking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Movie Vault Update! - 2022
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBCraig and Dave catch up once again to give their annual update on everything that has gone into our vault of movies over the past year. What were some of our highlights? Were they any regrets? And what do we hope to see in 2023? #MoviePodcast #Avatar #Paddington #MovieList #FilmRecommendations #Beetlejuice #28DaysLater #TheShapeOfWater #FilmRanking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Animal Endgame Special 2022!
December 30, 2022 07:49 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe're back with our big crazy film challenges to round off 2022! Collecting together six guests from the last 12 months, we pit them against a variety of our very tricky but very fun "Endgames". This year we wanted to make our Special even more special by not only entertaining our listeners and guests but also highlighting an important cause and raising some money in the process! The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is the world's oldest and largest animal we...
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) with Chris Connor and Mary Muñoz
December 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week Craig and David are joined again by our favourite Scottish film reviewer, Mary Muñoz, and a new guest, freelance film critic Chris Connor, who both help us discuss a variety of Christmas shorts. Films include last episode's suggestion Olive, the Other Reindeer, as well as Netflix originals Robin Robin and Angela's Christmas. Join us in this festive episode as we laugh, chat, and bask in Christmas puns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) with Lucy Buglass and Laura Filmer
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis episode staff writer for What to Watch, Lucy Buglass, join us along with film blogger Laura Filmer to discuss British zombie/ Christmas flick- Anna and the Apocalypse! We talk all about its songs, characters, and fun moments, as well as dissect some trivia and challenge our guests to a musical themed Endgame! Will it make it into The Movie Vault? And what film will we connect to this one to discuss next time? #annaandtheapocalypse #zombies #christmasmovies #musicals #filmpodcast ...
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) with Nicola Austin and Laura Leyshon
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe're back with some Halloween horror but also some festive joy as we talk all about The Nightmare Before Christmas! The perfect film between Halloween and Christmas. We talk all about its impact on pop culture, its best moments, and those super catchy tunes! Joined by YouTuber and Gamer Laura Leyshon and freelance film critic Nicola Austin, we ask if The Nightmare Before Christmas should be remembered for all time? Plus stay tuned for our ever-fun Endgame and information about our upcomi...
Halloween Special - Beetlejuice (1988) with Shelley Taylor and Lucy Fur
October 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWe're back with another Halloween special to round off our Halloween Horror Month, which has included a variety of spooky-themed movies. This week we're joined by two frequent visitors of the podcast, Lucy Fur and Shelley Taylor, who bring their usual array of chaos and laughs as we discuss this week's film- Beetlejuice! So strap in as we talk about marmite director Tim Burton, the visuals of Beetlejuice, and its memorable moments! Will it make it into the movie vault, and who will win in ...
ParaNorman (2012) with Nia Alavezos
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe're back with our Halloween Horror Month for our second film choice- ParaNorman! Joined by animator and filmmaker Nia Alavezos, we talk about the style of films from Laika Studios, as well as discuss stop-motion, American animation, and the highs and lows of ParaNorman... We also ask whether ParaNorman should make its way into our Movie Vault, plus play our ever-challenging endgame as we guess the ranking of scary animated movies! #ParaNorman #HorrorMonth #HalloweenMovies #Laika #Stop...
28 Days Later (2002) with Johann Chipol
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBThe beginning of our Halloween Horror Month, celebrating all things spooky in movies! This week we discuss the influential Danny Boyle zombie flick- 28 Days Later with horror and cult cinema fan Johann Chipol from The Trash Tapes podcast! Does 28 Days Later still hold up? How influential really was it? And is this really the only film to feature a Budgens? Find out all this along with our usual questions in this week's episode! #28dayslater #dannyboyle #horrormovies #halloweenmovies #zomb...
Paddington 2 (2017) with Jamie Milligan and Stefanos Florakis
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWe're back after our summer break to carry on our discussion of the Paddington franchise with Paddington 2 from 2017! We're once again joined by filmmaker and lecturer Jamie Milligan who joined us last time, plus we are joined by our resident film brain Stefanos Florakis to talk about this infamously charming film. Is it better than the first? How much can we talk about Hugh Grant? And good a job can Stef and Jamie do at making bear noises? Find out all that and more in this week's episode!...
Paddington (2014) with Jamie Milligan and Rob Ayling
August 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn 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 #britishfilm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shape of Water (2017) with Katie Smith-Wong and Reo's Positive POV
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBAfter 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 mute characters in this week's Endgame?! #GuilmeroDelToro #TheShapeOfWater #OscarWinner #Bes...
Avatar (2009) with Jessie Gender
July 13, 2022 20:13 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIn 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 financially successful film of all time make it into The Movie Vault? And who will win when Dav...
Erin Brockovich (2000) with Jasmine Valentine
June 29, 2022 09:55 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn 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 events are more higher or lower than one another in regards to their accuracy! How well will you do...
Frenzy (1972) with Dai Hill and Jake Hart
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn 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 #Hitchcock #classiccinema #70smovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mid-Year Movie Vault Update! - 2022
May 30, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBAfter 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 Massive Talent. Paul also challenges Dave and Craig to an Endgame quiz to find out who was paying the...
Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971) with Mary Muñoz
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIn 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/privacy for more information.
Your Name (2016) with Sarah Cook
May 03, 2022 19:17 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn 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! #YourName #animay #ani-may #toho #movies #filmfans #filmhistory Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Akira (1988) with Stefanos Florakis and Christopher Maxwell
April 19, 2022 23:35 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis 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 endgame by trying to guess films from their weird Japanese variations! #Akira #Anime #Animation #f...
A Town Called Panic (2009) with Sam Summers and Niall Glynn
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn 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- A Town Called Panic! Craig also puts our guests through their paces as he asks them to make t...
The Dark Knight (2008) with Paul Hunt and Kelechi Ehenulo
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe 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 also return to a previous Endgame with DC or Not DC (That is the Question?) to decide what fil...
The Italian Job (1969) with Luke Davies
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBYou'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 avoid the seemingly dark topics that keep creeping up during this discussion? Find out and enj...