Viv and Myles's Infinite Watchlist

It’s time for some fairytale magic as we discuss the 1997 TV special of Rogers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’. An all star cast includes Whitney Houston, Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg and Bernadette Peters. Tune in to learn that nothing is Impossible ✨

Happy Halloween Everyone! It’s time for a spooky special so we’re discussing the Direct from Broadway musical ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ starring David Hasselhoff in the split personality role. Based on Robert Louis Stephenson’s 1886 Gothic Horror novella, we see what happens when a Doctor uses himself as an experiment guinea pig. This is the moment to tune in!

A hundred million miracles leads us to the next film on our podcast as we discuss Rogers and Hammerstein’s ‘Flower Drum Song’ from 1961. Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown we me Mei Lee who has immigrated from China in order to take part in an arranged marriage. Tune in….especially if you enjoy being a Girl!

It’s time to rewrite the stars and head to the circus as we delve into the 2017 musical juggernaut ‘The Greatest Showman’. Starring Hugh Jackman we see the rags to riches rise to fame of the infamous Showman P. T. Barnum who opens a museum of curiosities. Tune in and get ready for the Greatest Show!

Sunrise, Sunset on another podcast as we discuss the 1971 classic ‘Fiddler on the Roof’. Topol stars in his signature role as Teyye the Dairy Man who is negotiating his 5 daughters in an ever changing world all whilst wishing that he could be a rich man. As is ‘Tradition’ it’s time to tune in!

Becoming a teenager, moving state and preparing for a Bah Mitzvah are all happening to Evan Goldman in the Netflix musical ‘13’ based on the James Robert Brown show. Tune in and join us for our inadvertent Tween special

This episode we enter a World of pure imagination as we discuss the ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’, the 1971 adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Gene Wilder portrays Willy Wonka, the owner of the famous chocolate factory that Charlie Bucket wins a Gold Ticket to explore. Jump in to the Wonkavator and tune in!

Don’t cry for us because we’re entering the Top 30 of our list and it’s a big one as we discuss the 1996 film version of Webber and Rice’s ‘Evita’. Madonna portrays the life of Eva Perón, the infamous First Lady of Argentina, following her rise to international fame. Tune in for another suitcase and another hall!

Dolly needs more than one special so we decided we would discuss ‘Joyful Noise’ from 2012. In this film she plays the rival of Queen Latifah as they battle to become leader of their church’s Gospel Choir. Tune is as we celebrate our icon from here to the moon and back ❤️

Imagine if you could talk to the animals…well this episode we find out what happens is you could as we discuss the 1967 adaptation of ‘Doctor Dolittle’ starring Rex Harrison. Based on the Hugh Lofting book series, the 19th Century Doctor can communicate with the animal kingdom and goes in search for the legendary Great Pink Sea Snail. Tune in and listen with your furry friends!

It’s hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World 💎

We just had to do a Dolly special this week so we discuss the 1984 musical comedy ‘Rhinestone’ that she starred in with Sylvester Stallone. Country music club performer Jake is set the challenge to turn taxi driver Nick into a singer. The mission takes the action from New York to Tennessee. Tune in and enjoy reliving some Dolly magic with us 🦋

It’s time for a Sondheim special as we discuss the 2025 filmed stage version of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’, recorded at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. The Tony Award winning production directed by Maria Friedman stars Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsey Mendez. Based on the 1981 musical the story tells the story of three best friends in reverse chronology. Tune in and join us Old Friends!

There is nothing like a podcast which is lucky because this episode we bring you the 1958 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’. The plot focuses on two intercultural romances on a Pacific Island during WWII. Jam packed full of well known songs and Happy Talk. Grab the shampoo and get ready to wash that man right out of your hair!

‘Song Sung Blue’ continued!

The good times never seemed so good as we discuss the 2025 Biographical music drama ‘Song Sung Blue’. We see the story of Mike and Claire Sardinia who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act called ‘Lightning and Thunder’. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in an Oscar nominated role, the film is packed full of classic songs. Tune in and feel So Good, So Good, So Good!

And I’m telling you it’s time for another Pod as we discuss the 2006 film adaptation of the powerhouse musical ‘Dreamgirls’. Starring Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in her Oscar winning debut we see the rise of the 60’s Girl Group The Dreams. This film à clef takes strong inspiration from the Motown era and the rise of Diana Ross and The Supremes. You’ve got One Night Only to tune in!

It really is ‘Too Darn Hot!’ so a perfect time for a pod about the 1953 film ‘Kiss Me Kate’ starring Katherine Grayson, Howard Keel and Ann Miller. Inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ this Cole Porter musical tells the story of a divorced couple brought back together to star in a play. So Brush up your Shakespeare and tune in!

As always we’re waving Our Pride Flags high and this year’s special is the 2020 musical ‘The Prom’ starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Andrew Randells. Some failing Broadway stars travel to Indiana to stand up for a girl who has been told she can’t attend the Prom with her girlfriend. Wear your crown and tune in! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To celebrate my Birthday we’re heading to the Convent to join the singing nuns in the 1992 comedy ‘Sister Act’. Whoopi Goldberg stars as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer on the run who has to disguise herself as Sister Mary Clarence. Get back in the habit and tune in!

It’s time to head ‘Into The Woods’ as we discuss the 2014 film version of the Sondheim musical. An all star cast including Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine and Emily Blunt play out the story inspired by the Grimms Brother’s fairytales. The film is centred on a Baker and his wife who set

to end a curse placed on them by Witch looking for revenge. Tune in and watch out for the Giantess!

‘S Wonderdul that another podcast has arrived as we discuss the 1957 romantic musical ‘Funny Face’ starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. ‘Quality’ magazine decide to pick someone who isn’t a model to be the subject of a Paris photo shoot. Think pink and tune in!

Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly and we can’t help posting another podcast, this episode we discuss the 1951 film ‘Show Boat’ starring Ava Gardener and Howard Keel. The plot revolves around the performers and crew of the ‘Cotton Blossom’ as it arrives in a Mississippi Town. Tune in and join us on a trip down Ol’ Man River

Boom Bang A Bang it’s Eurovision Week so we had to do a special about the 2020 ‘Eurovision Song Contest : The Story of Fire Saga’. There’s Double Trouble with Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams starring as Icelandic singers Lars and Sigrit who are pursuing their dream of winning the iconic contest with special appearances from Eurovision icons such a Loreen and Conchita. Grab your scorecard and a glass of Bucks Fizz….. Jaja Ding Dong!

It’s time to draw back the curtains as we discuss the musical favourite ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat’. The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic tells the Biblical story of Joseph, his brothers, his dreams and that coat with 29 colours! Go, Go and tune in!

All aboard as we fly into the next Pod as we discuss the 1968 family classic ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes and Benny Hill. Set in 1910’s rural England we follow madcap inventor Caractacus Potts and his family as they go through adventures with their magical car. Grab a Truly Scrumptious snack and tune in!

It’s time for one singular sensation as we reached the Top 40 of our list starting with the 1985 adaptation of ‘A Chorus Line’ directed by Richard Attenborough. With a cast including Michael Douglas and Alyson Reed we see a group of dancers as they audition to be part of a new Broadway Show. So grab your gold hat, get in line and tune in!

To celebrate St. George’s Day we are discussing the 1967 film adaptation of the Lerner and Lowe musical ‘Camelot’. Starring Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave as King Arthur and Guenevere as the story transports us to the time of Knights and The Round Table. The happy ever after land of Camelot is disrupted when French knight Lancelot arrives. If ever you were to tune in then why not join us now?!

Did we just hear an alarm ringing?!? It’s time for the next film on our list and this time it’s the Jason Robert Brown musical ‘Last Five Years’. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan play married couple Cathy and Jamie whose 5 year journey we follow out of chronological order. Tune in and find out both stories of this story!

It’s time for a special ‘special’ as we discuss the 2023 film ‘Glitter and Doom’, a jukebox musical of songs from the folk rock duo Indigo Girls. We see the developing romance of aspiring circus performer Glitter with aspiring musician Doom. Get out the map and tune in!

Come and see those dancing feet as we watch the 1933 black and white musical ‘42nd Street’. The story revolves around the opening of a new Broadway Show at the height of the Great Depression. Co-starring Ginger Rogers and with choreography by Busby Berkeley this is a toe tapping spectacle. Tune in and join us on the Avenue we’re taking you to (Even though it’s a not an Avenue)

Calling all Bunnies and Chicks for another podcast, with Easter weekend around the corner we discuss the 1948 seasonal classic ‘Easter Parade’. Full of Irving Berlin songs we see the relationship of ‘A Couple of Swells’ played by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland as they dance through the film. Grab your bonnets, tune in and join the parade!

It’s Vivvy’s Birthday so she gets to choose a film for Pod so she went with one of her all time favourites, Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film

It’s Vivvy’s Birthday so she gets to choose a film for Pod so she went with one of her all time favourites, Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film, ‘Almost Famous’ starring Kate Hudson and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Teenage journalist William tours with the band Still Water whilst he reports for Rolling Stone magazine. Tune in and enjoy the ride!

We’ve got rhythm this episode as we head to France for the 1951 Gershwin musical ‘An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Former GI Jerry resides in the capital city as a struggling artist and finds himself involved in a love triangle. Grab a brioche and tune in….who could ask for anything more?!?

Sinners special continued!

Awards Season reaches its peak this weekend and with a record 16 nomination we thought we would discuss the 2025 ‘Sinners’ that’s crosses both the horror and musical genres. Set in 1932 Mississippi, Michael B Jordan stars as twins Smoke and Stack who have returned from Chicago to open a Juke Joint. Get the popcorn ready and tune in!

(This episode comes in two parts due to technical difficulties)

We don’t pop our cork for every film we see but this episode is a Big Spender as we discuss the 1969 musical comedy ‘Sweet Charity’. Shirley MacLaine plays the eternally optimistic protagonist Shirley Hope Valentine who has her shares of romantic misfortunes in New York. If only our friends could see us now!

Maybe it’s time for another podcast and this time we discuss the 1982 classic ‘Annie’ who is living a Hard Knock Life in a New York orphanage run by the infamous Miss. Hannigan. Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and musical royalty Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters. Tune in and look to Tomorrow!

It’s Valentine’s Day and time for some romance as we discuss the 1964 French classic ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’. We meet young lovers Genevieve and Guy whose romance is interrupted when Guy is drafted to serve in the Algerian War. Sung throughout, the beautifully film takes us through Departure, Absence and Return. Put your umbrella up, get the Valentine chocolates out and tune in!

Time to take a spin with another Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as we discuss the 1956 musical, ‘Carousel’. The action takes place in Maine as we see the turbulent romance of carousel barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan. Tune in and you’ll never walk alone!

This episode we discuss the 1973 Stephen Schwartz musical ‘Godspell’. Based on the Gospel of Matthew we see Jesus (Victor Garber) and his followers journeying through New York City. Make sure you tune in Day by Day!