Viv and Myles's Infinite Watchlist

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes…well the length of a podcast anyway! This episode we discuss the 2005 film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Broadway smash hit ‘Rent’. Apt for this time of year, the action takes place on Christmas Eve 1989 as we meet a group of struggling young artists in New York living a bohemian lifestyle under the shadow of HIV/Aids. Tune in and take us for what we are!

I hope you’re happy … we just had to do a special about the most popular musical of the moment, ‘Wicked’. The massive smash hit is the 2024 film adaptation of the 2003 Stephen Schwartz stage musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, we discover the back stories of the witches from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Tune in as we Defy Gravity on our unlimited podcast! 💚💖

This episode we watch the 2021 Netflix biographical musical ‘Tick Tick Boom’ starting Andrew Garfield. Based on the stage musical of the same name, the semi autobiographical story tells of playwright, lyricist and songwriter Jonathan Larsen’s life and lead up to creating the legendary ‘Rent’. Tune in and enjoy the feast of Broadway appearances along the way!

It’s time to tap into another podcast as we delve into the 1953 musical comedy “The Bang Wagon” starring dance royalty Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. A former film star tries to revive his career by starring in a new Broadway show written by his friends…. That’s Entertainment! Shine your shoes and tune in!

Young Man are you listening to me?!? It’s time for the Thanksgiving special and this time we decided to go with a Turkey that’s a whole lot of glittery fun as we discuss the 1980 Village People musical, “Can’t stop the Music”. What better Turkey than the winner of the first ever Golden Raspberry winner! Tune in and get ready to the YMCA!

This episode we transport you to Rome as we discuss the 2009 film version of the Broadway musical ‘Nine’. Daniel Day Lewis plays film director Guido Contini, who is struggling to produce another smash hit film whilst looking back over the relationships with the women in his life. A very star studded lineup including Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench. Tune in and remember to Be Italian!

We’ve reached No. 90 on our list and it comes with a visit to Kansas via East Berlin as we watch the 2001 punk rock musical comedy ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’. The film was written, directed and stars John Cameron Mitchell who had previously played the role on stage. The story follows a rock musician chasing after an ex lover who plagiarised her songs. Full of beautiful music and storytelling join us as we journey through Hedwig’s journey in this cult classic!

It’s Halloween so we’ll celebrate with a pie and a shave as we attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! This spooky special we discuss the 2007 movie musical adaptation of “Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”. Our first dip into Sondheim we watch this take on his 1979 musical about the 19th century fictional character. Tim Burton directed a star studded cast including Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman. Tune in and find out how “Time is hard”!!!

It’s time to find a Cool Rider as we discuss the standalone sequel ‘Grease 2’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield. Released in 1982 we return to the famous Rydell High with its T Birds and Pink Ladies. Despite missing the main stars of the original film there are lots of cameo returners and a new batch of catchy songs. Join us if you’re a Girl for all Seasons! 

It’s time for an ‘Impossible Dream’ as we watch the 1972 film adaptation of ‘Man of La Mancha’, starring Peter O’Toole, Sophia Lorena and James Coco. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th century novel ‘Don Quixote’, we get a play within a play. Whilst awaiting a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition Cervantes and the fellow prisoners perform and we enter the world of their imagination. Buckle up and tune in!