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The 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United Kingdom

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The 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes

All About Eve (1950)

10/4/2023
On 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 #Hollywood #1950s #MovieHistory #BetteDavis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:36:08

The Neon Demon (2016) with Kelechi Ehenulo

9/12/2023
What 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 #ellefanning #horrorfan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:48:34

The Brave Little Toaster (1987) with Dr Sam Summers

8/29/2023
In 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 it is of 80s animation and consider whether it should be remembered for all time. Talking all about evil clowns, horrific car crushers, and depressed air conditioners, this episode is filled with some wild trivia, conversations, memories, and of course our always memorable Endgame! #TheBraveLittleToaster #Disniversity #DisneyAnimation #Pixar #AnimationHistory #80sAnimation #BraveLittleToaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:56:06

Showgirls (1995) with Mary Muñoz

8/10/2023
The 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.

Duration:01:51:03

The Full Monty (1997) with The 250 Podcast

7/26/2023
What 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 more information.

Duration:02:03:11

Braindead (1992) with Christopher Maxwell and Johann Chipol

7/17/2023
What 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:47:11

The Muppets (2011) with Mary Muñoz and Charlie Brigden

7/3/2023
It'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 #MuppetMayhem #JasonSegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:49:56

21 Jump Street (2012) with Paul Klein and Aaron Potter

6/14/2023
This 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.

Duration:01:30:26

The Knight Before Christmas (2019) with Luke Davies

6/1/2023
It'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 #ChristmasMovies #NetflixOriginals #MovieMarathon #FilmPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:24:42

Thunderbirds (2004) with Dai Hill and Liv Mackender

5/16/2023
In 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/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:36:24

Battle Royale (2000) with Eammon Jacobs

5/3/2023
We'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.

Duration:01:35:19

The Running Man (1987) with Johann Chipol

3/28/2023
We 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.

Duration:01:44:22

Demolition Man (1993) with with Christopher Maxwell and Sarah Williams (Popcorn Chat)

3/10/2023
This 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 challenges and trivia in this week's episode! #demolitionman #sylvesterstallone #90smovies #wesleysnipes #dystopianfuture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:28:52

Rush Hour (1998) with Aaron Potter and Paul Klein

2/21/2023
On 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 forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you can! #RushHour #JackieChan #BuddyCop #MovieChallenge #MovieHistory #90sMovies #RushHour2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:32:24

Seven (1995) with Jake Hart and Ed Mason

2/6/2023
Dave 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 #MorganFreeman #Seven #Se7en #MovieHistory #MovieTrivia #MovieChallenge #FilmFans #FilmHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:29:21

The Movie Vault Update! - 2023

1/16/2023
Craig 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.

Duration:01:09:25

The Animal Endgame Special 2022!

12/30/2022
We'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 welfare charity, with the primary focus on rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing animals across England and Wales. Donate at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/wellgoodmovies #Fundraiser #filmquiz #filmchallenge #movietriva #animalmovies #charityspecial #2022 #twentytwentytwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:58:19

Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) with Chris Connor and Mary Muñoz

12/24/2022
This 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.

Duration:01:28:58

Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) with Lucy Buglass and Laura Filmer

12/15/2022
This 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:32:05

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) with Nicola Austin and Laura Leyshon

11/24/2022
We'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 upcoming episodes/ projects! #NightmareBeforeChristmas #TimBurton #DannyElfman #HenrySelick #Disney #TheNightmareBeforeChristmas #JackSkellington #MoviePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:31:16