Well Good Movies
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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X-Men- Celebrating 20 Years of the Original Trilogy!
July 17, 2020 00:33 - 1 hour - 86 MBThis week David, Craig, and previous guest and comic expert Jake Hart unite to talk about the original three X-Men movies! With the original film celebrating 20 years since its release in 2000, we look back at that first film, along with the much-celebrated X2, and controversial X-Men: the Last Stand. From first thoughts, legacy, and success, we break down these iconic three movies. We also decide which film shall make it into our Movie Vault, along with this week's Endgame where Dave and Ja...
What Are the Best Music Movies? We talk Eurovision, Pitch Perfect, and More!
July 03, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWith the Netflix exclusive Eurovision Movie- The Story of Fire Saga now out we talk all about music movies! Whether it be music comedies, competition films, or the film's depicting musicians, we cover off that grey area of what makes a film about music, and what is a musical. Joined by our musical expert Chiara we give our thoughts on the new Eurovision film, along with replicating elements of the song content ourselves! We also chat about what music movies make it into the movie vault, an...
What Are the Best Music Movies? We Talk Eurovision, Pitch Perfect, and More!
July 03, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWith the Netflix exclusive Eurovision Movie- The Story of Fire Saga now out we talk all about music movies! Whether it be music comedies, competition films, or the film's depicting musicians, we cover off that grey area of what makes a film about music, and what is a musical. Joined by our musical expert Chiara we give our thoughts on the new Eurovision film, along with replicating elements of the song content ourselves! We also chat about what music movies make it into the movie vault, and C...
What Are the Best Music Movies? We Talk Eurovision, Pitch Perfect, and More!
July 03, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWith the Netflix exclusive Eurovision Movie- The Story of Fire Saga now out we talk all about music movies! Whether it be music comedies, competition films, or the film's depicting musicians, we cover off that grey area of what makes a film about music, and what is a musical. Joined by our musical expert Chiara we give our thoughts on the new Eurovision film, along with replicating elements of the song content ourselves! We also chat about what music movies make it into the movie vault, an...
What Movies Can We Make From Famous Working Titles?
June 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWe pitch ideas for movies based on two working titles for famous films! Who will we cast? who will direct? And how close is it to the original material? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movies we HATE that everyone else LOVES!
June 05, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this, the second part in a two-part collaboration with our friends over at The Dan and Joe Film Show, Craig and David are joined by fellow podcast hosts Dan and Joe to discuss the movies they hate but everyone else seems to love. Check out our rants and justifications for why we have such polarizing opinions to the majority of audiences and critics as we judge what films are guilty or not guilty of their acclaim. Check out part 1 where we discuss the films we love but everyone else seems t...
Adam Sandler Movies- What Are his Best and Worst? Part 2
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWe are once again joined by Shelley Taylor to discuss the best and worst of Adam Sandler's later career. Will any movies make it in the movie vault when discussing the likes of Grown Ups 1 and 2 and The Week Of? And will Craig have survived Jack and Jill to exact his revenge in this weeks endgame? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Sandler Movies- What Are his Best and Worst? Part 1
May 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIts lockdown! So what better time to challenge ourselves to join our guest Shelley Taylor in exploring the extensive catalogue of Adam Sandler films to ask what are his best, worst, and most iconic movies? Are the early years his best? Do they only get worse? And what are the troupes of a Happy Maddison production? We ask all those questions and more in the first part of our Sandler special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Star Wars- the Weird and Wonderful
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThis week's episode is a Star Wars special, which is of course in honour of May the Fourth, the annual day to celebrate all things Star Wars. So what better time to talk about the way the franchise has influenced other areas of the media? Dave, Craig, and Niall go in-depth discussing the legacy of Star Wars video games, animation, and TV specials, with many funny moments and anecdotes along the way! Plus Niall and Dave face in this week's endgame which sees them try to guess the sounds of Sta...
May the 4th Special- Why Does Star Wars Work in so Many Mediums?
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThis week's episode is a Star Wars special, which is of course in honour of May the Fourth, the annual day to celebrate all things Star Wars. So what better time to talk about the way the franchise has influenced other areas of the media? Dave, Craig, and Niall go in-depth discussing the legacy of Star Wars video games, animation, and TV specials, with many funny moments and anecdotes along the way! Plus Niall and Dave face in this week's endgame which sees them try to guess the sounds of Sta...
Never Seen Movies- Tron: Legacy and Rent
April 24, 2020 16:33 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDave and Craig set each other a film each, that they have long suggested to one another, but the other has never got around to seeing. With the 10 year anniversary of Tron: Legacy, and 15 years since Rent, it only seems right we finally review these movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return to Oz- Why is it so Scary? Audio Commentary
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBDave, Craig and Kelly join together for the first Well Good Movies audio commentary. In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we watch through the strange dark fairytale, giving our funny reactions, thoughts and comments of this weird 80s Disney movie. Available on Disney Plus, online rental, and home media, join us with your own copy, for this bizarre movie!
Return to Oz- Why is it so Scary? Audio Commentary
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBDave, Craig and Kelly join together for the first Well Good Movies audio commentary. In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we watch through the strange dark fairytale, giving our funny reactions, thoughts and comments of this weird 80s Disney movie. Available on Disney Plus, online rental, and home media, join us with your own copy, for this bizarre movie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Year Anniversary Special!
April 19, 2020 14:03 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today's episode, we celebrate one year of podcasting as Film Talk/ Well Good Movies! To celebrate we bring back our first guests Kelly Bishop and Mat Troy who get the chance to get their own back on Dave and Craig with their own endgames! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a tease to our other special which celebrates and throws back to that first episode!
One Year Anniversary Special!
April 19, 2020 14:03 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today's episode, we celebrate one year of podcasting as Film Talk/ Well Good Movies! To celebrate we bring back our first guests Kelly Bishop and Mat Troy who get the chance to get their own back on Dave and Craig with their own endgames! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a tease to our other special which celebrates and throws back to that first episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Muppets- Which are Their Best Movies?
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis week we talk about one of the most beloved casts of characters in film and television history. With eight theatrically released films, we go through the different eras of their film career, and ask what makes a great Muppet movie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Muppets- Which are Their Best Movies?
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis week we talk about one of the most beloved casts of characters in film and television history. With eight theatrically released films, we go through the different eras of their film career, and ask what makes a great Muppet movie? With guest Joe Richards from the Dan and Joe Film Show, Dave, Craig, and Joe go through favourite songs, cameos, and Muppets all before Dave and Joe must guess the Muppet song, from Craig's playlist of altered audio!
What Movies Didn't Make it in the Vault? Plus Favourite and Unheard Moments!
April 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBLooking back at our year or podcasting, along with unheard topics and the movies that didn't make it in our Movie Vault! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV Boxsets, The Mandalorian, and Game of Thrones One Year Later
March 27, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDave and Craig are joined by Mat Troy to discuss their thoughts on a golden age for television as opposed to film, with the highs and lows of big-budget television. We give our suggestions of what to watch on lockdown, while also looking back on Game of Thrones a year on. We also have our regular visit to the Movie Vault, as well as this week's endgame which sees us guess the TV theme song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What to Watch at Home, Supporting Cinema and Cancelled Movies
March 20, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week Well Good Movies responds to the recent closures of cinemas, by talking about the strength of cinema and why to support them when safe. We also talk about the cancelled movies posing many questions for fans and experts alike, along with some of our favourite recommended films to watch when spending more time at home. Joined by fellow podcaster and film buff Daniel Cullinane, Dave, Craig and Dan bring a fun, positive show along with our endgame "Trailers and Tribulations!" Hosted o...
Dreamworks Animation- History and Favourites
March 13, 2020 02:17 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBJoined by animator and former Dreamworks employee Nia Alavezos, Dave, Craig and Nia talk their general thoughts about Dreamworks and their favourite films from the company's long history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Invisible Man- The Original Movies
February 28, 2020 02:05 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBAfter the fun in our Halloween Special, we visit one of Universal's most famous characters- The Invisible Man. With a new depiction now in cinemas, we look at what made the icon so popular and how the original five classic movies stand up today. With Dai Hill and Christopher Maxwell, we also play our always inventive endgame in which we make a character in a scene- invisible! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Valentines Day- Watching bad romcoms
February 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn this episode, we delve into some well bad movies for a change! In the spirit of Valentines Day, we decide to take three notoriously bad romcoms to see what makes them so terrible. With fantastic guests including comedian Shelley Taylor and drag artist, Lucy Fur, get ready for a hilarious episode, with an equally hilarious endgame. Warning, the following episode does contain adult content, strong language and crude jokes!
Valentines Day- Watching bad romcoms
February 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn this episode, we delve into some well bad movies for a change! In the spirit of Valentines Day, we decide to take three notoriously bad romcoms to see what makes them so terrible. With fantastic guests including comedian Shelley Taylor and drag artist, Lucy Fur, get ready for a hilarious episode, with an equally hilarious endgame. Warning, the following episode does contain adult content, strong language and crude jokes!
Valentines Day- Watching Bad Romcoms
February 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn this episode, we delve into some well bad movies for a change! In the spirit of Valentines Day, we decide to take three notoriously bad romcoms to see what makes them so terrible. With fantastic guests including comedian Shelley Taylor and drag artist Lucy Fur, get ready for a hilarious episode, with an equally hilarious endgame. Warning, the following episode does contain adult content, strong language and crude jokes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DC Movies- Do they Succeed?
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis episode the guys talk about the DC cinematic universe to coincide with the release of Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman 1984 this year. From Man of Steel up to Aquaman, Dave and Craig are joined by returning guests Jake Hart and Kellan Dowsett to give their thoughts and opinions on the good, bad and the bizarre in the DCEU. We also play our ever fun endgame with our superhero guessing game- To DC or not DC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DC Movies- Do they Succeed?
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis episode the guys talk about the DC cinematic universe to coincide with the release of Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman 1984 this year. From Man of Steel up to Aquaman, Dave and Craig are joined by returning guests Jake Hart and Kellan Dowsett to give their thoughts and opinions on the good, bad and the bizarre in the DCEU. We also play our ever fun endgame with our superhero guessing game- To DC or not DC?
Star Wars- How do you Rank the Series?
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWith time to digest how The Rise of Skywalker fits into the legacy of Star Wars, Dave and Craig along with guests Kieren Williams and Kyle Shaun Thomas discuss their rankings of all 11 live-action Star Wars movies, comparing their favourites and least favourites to figure out what makes a great Star Wars movie. We discuss the issues with sequels and prequels along with our hopes for the future of the franchise. As always we also have our ever fun endgame which sees Kieren and Kyle try and fin...
Star Wars- How do you rank the series?
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWith time to digest how The Rise of Skywalker fits into the legacy of Star Wars, Dave and Craig along with guests Kieren Williams and Kyle Shaun Thomas discuss their rankings of all 11 live-action Star Wars movies, comparing their favourites and least favourites to figure out what makes a great Star Wars movie. We discuss the issues with sequels and prequels along with our hopes for the future of the franchise. As always we also have our ever fun endgame which sees Kieren and Kyle try and fin...
Star Wars- How do you rank the series?
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWith time to digest how The Rise of Skywalker fits into the legacy of Star Wars, Dave and Craig along with guests Kieren Williams and Kyle Shaun Thomas discuss their rankings of all 11 live-action Star Wars movies, comparing their favourites and least favourites to figure out what makes a great Star Wars movie. We discuss the issues with sequels and prequels along with our hopes for the future of the franchise. As always we also have our ever fun endgame which sees Kieren and Kyle try and fi...
Movies of the Decade- What did we choose? (Part 2)
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBCraig and David continue their discussion on their favourite movies of the decade, breaking down each year in terms of cultural and personal films of significance. Spanning blockbusters from the MCU to animation, and awards contenders, join the guys for the second part of a special two-parter in which they talk about 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 as we found out what movies make it into the movie vault. Stay tuned also for a special endgame that test David's Well Good Movies knowledge!
Movies of the Decade- Part 2
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBCraig and David continue their discussion on their favourite movies of the decade, breaking down each year in terms of cultural and personal films of significance. Spanning blockbusters from the MCU to animation, and awards contenders, join the guys for the second part of a special two-parter in which they talk about 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 as we found out what movies make it into the movie vault. Stay tuned also for a special endgame that test David's Well Good Movies knowledge...
Movies of the Decade- What did we choose?
January 03, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBCraig and David discuss their favourite movies of the decade, breaking down each year in terms of cultural and personal films of significance. Spanning blockbusters from the MCU to animation, and awards contenders, join the guys for the first of a special two-parter in which they talk about 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 and their best movies!
Movies of the Decade- Part 1
January 03, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBCraig and David discuss their favourite movies of the decade, breaking down each year in terms of cultural and personal films of significance. Spanning blockbusters from the MCU to animation, and awards contenders, join the guys for the first of a special two-parter in which they talk about 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 and their best movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movies of the Decade- What did we choose? (Part 1)
January 03, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBCraig and David discuss their favourite movies of the decade, breaking down each year in terms of cultural and personal films of significance. Spanning blockbusters from the MCU to animation, and awards contenders, join the guys for the first of a special two-parter in which they talk about 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 and their best movies!
Star Trek- Was JJ Abrams Right for Trek and Star Wars?
December 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWith the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we look at Star Trek and it's sequel Into Darkness to ask if JJ Abrams was the best person for both these franchises? With discussions on new and old Trek as well as The Force Awakens, get ready for a very fun, action-packed and nerdy episode! Joined by returning guests Mat Troy and Dai Hill, we enjoy our usual fun and games in the last episode of 2019! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Star Trek- Is JJ Abrams right for sci-fi franchises?
December 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWith the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we look at Star Trek and it's sequel Into Darkness to ask if JJ Abrams was the best person for both these franchises? With discussions on new and old Trek as well as The Force Awakens, get ready for a very fun, action-packed and nerdy episode! Joined by returning guests Mat Troy and Dai Hill, we enjoy our usual fun and games in the last episode of 2019!
Star Trek- Is JJ Abrams right for sci-fi franchises?
December 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWith the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we look at Star Trek and it's sequel Into Darkness to ask if JJ Abrams was the best person for both these franchises? With discussions on new and old Trek as well as The Force Awakens, get ready for a very fun, action-packed and nerdy episode! Joined by returning guests Mat Troy and Dai Hill, we enjoy our usual fun and games in the last episode of 2019!
Christmas- What Makes a Favourite Festive Movie?
December 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you love the festive season or are a bit of a scrooge, our Christmas Special has something for everyone. With guests, music, and plenty of games, David and Craig are joined by Laura and Nia to share in some of their favourite Christmas movies to decide which ones will make it into the acclaimed Movie Vault! With their ever fun Endgame- All I Want for Christmas is... Who? This special is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit! Hosted on ...
Christmas- What makes a favourite festive movie?
December 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you love the festive season or are a bit of a scrooge, our Christmas Special has something for everyone. With guests, music, and plenty of games, David and Craig are joined by Laura and Nia to share in some of their favourite Christmas movies to decide which ones will make it into the acclaimed Movie Vault! With their ever fun Endgame- All I Want for Christmas is... Who? This special is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!
Musicals- Why are they so appealing?
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWith the release of the much anticipated Frozen 2, as well as the music-filled holiday season, we discuss the highs and lows of movie musicals. Focusing on stage to screen adaptations, we ask what is their appeal? We also go through some of our favourites and look ahead and back at the musicals that baffle us. With musical experts Alice and Chiara along with our previous guest; composer James Gair, we chose a new set of films to go into our movie vault and play our ever fun endgame, this week...
Musicals- What Makes Them so Appealing?
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWith the release of the much anticipated Frozen 2, as well as the music-filled holiday season, we discuss the highs and lows of movie musicals. Focusing on stage to screen adaptations, we ask what is their appeal? We also go through some of our favourites and look ahead and back at the musicals that baffle us. With musical experts Alice and Chiara along with our previous guest; composer James Gair, we chose a new set of films to go into our movie vault and play our ever fun endgame, this week...
Musicals- Why are they so appealing?
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWith the release of the much anticipated Frozen 2, as well as the music-filled holiday season, we discuss the highs and lows of movie musicals. Focusing on stage to screen adaptations, we ask what is their appeal? We also go through some of our favourites and look ahead and back at the musicals that baffle us. With musical experts Alice and Chiara along with our previous guest; composer James Gair, we chose a new set of films to go into our movie vault and play our ever fun endgame, this wee...
Halloween Special- The Best Classic Horror?
October 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn this spooky Halloween special the boys look at four classic horror films to decide which deserve their place in the Movie Vault. With discussions about the appeal of these classic horrors, their influence, cast and themes, the guys also challenge guests Dai Hill and Christopher Maxwell to guess famous Halloween/ horror moments. With the likes of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature of the Black Lagoon and Village of the Damned there's plenty to discover and dive into in our horrifying spectacul...
Halloween Special- The best classic horror?
October 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn this spooky Halloween special the boys look at four classic horror films to decide which deserve their place in the Movie Vault. With discussions about the appeal of these classic horrors, their influence, cast and themes, the guys also challenge guests Dai Hill and Christopher Maxwell to guess famous Halloween/ horror moments. With the likes of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature of the Black Lagoon and Village of the Damned there's plenty to discover and dive into in our horrifying spectacu...
The Joker- Why is he so Iconic?
October 11, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the clown prince of crime- Joker and his many incarnations and appeal throughout cinema. We touch on the reactions and effects of the new movie from Todd Phillips/ Joaquin Phoenix as well as discussing our favourite Joker performances along with his creations like Harley Quinn and Jason Todd. With guests Jake Hart from The Film 7 podcast and writer/ director Kyle Shaun Thomas we also challenge our guests to guess which Joker laugh they're hearing. All on W...
The Joker- Why is he so Iconic?
October 11, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the clown prince of crime- Joker and his many incarnations and appeal throughout cinema. We touch on the reactions and effects of the new movie from Todd Phillips/ Joaquin Phoenix as well as discussing our favourite Joker performances along with his creations like Harley Quinn and Jason Todd.With guests Jake Hart from The Film 7 podcast and writer/ director Kyle Shaun Thomas we also challenge our guests to guess which Joker laugh they're hearing. All on Well...
Spielberg Movies- Why is he so Influential?
September 27, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThe first episode of Well Good Movies! This week Dave and Craig are joined by Kelly Bishop and Laura Leyshon to discuss- why is Steven Spielberg so influential? We go through our favourite movies, as well as the eras of Spielberg, resulting in us giving our suggestions to the Movie Vault! Also, stay tuned for our always fun endgame in which we look at David Hasselhoff cameos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well Good Movies Promo
September 16, 2019 13:36 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBThe promo for our new podcast Well Good Movies. The new and improved version of Film Talk, with weekly guests, discussions and challenges!Listen to find out more about our new narrative, features and what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Film Talk: Are summer blockbusters over?
September 13, 2019 02:31 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn this special 10th episode of the Film Talk podcast, we chat about the state of the modern blockbuster, summing up and assessing the latest summer of movies. We will also be looking at the popularity of high budget and popular horror, with our thoughts of IT: Chapter 2 and modern successes like Us and Midsommar. Joined by Aled of AX6 media and Mat from We Make Things Fight, we talk through all that and more with our ever fun endgame and the highlight of the week. AND stay tuned to...