Well Good Movies
by David Osgar and Craig McDonald
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!
Episodes
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Revisiting Four Horror Classics (1931 - 1960)
Dave and Craig are back! Returning for another Halloween Special, the two are joined by Dai Hill and Christopher Maxwell to revisit four classic horror movies to see what we think of them from different perspectives after last watching them back in 2019! #Frankenstein #Frankenstein1931…
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)
We're back talking about anime! This time we're talking all about shonen anime with Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2001) and the crazy stories and characters that go with it! Along for the ride is Mary Muñoz from Movie Scramble and Sarah Williams from Popcorn Chat, will they be won over by this sub genre of...
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Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
He finally did it, Craig got us to discuss Pokémon on the podcast via Pokémon: The First Movie from 1998! Join Craig, Dave, Eleri, and Stef as they talk about their memories of the games, series, and movies before deep diving into this epic tale of Mew, Mewtwo, and a kid called Ash who loves to…
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Carrie (1976)
We're back! After a small break Dave and Craig have returned joined by Aaron Potter, as well as first-time guest, Lauren McAllister from 10/10 Would Watch Again. In this episode we talk all about the 1976 horror classic, Carrie, and discuss its impact on pop culture, the themes of the story, and...
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Matilda (1996)
Dave and Craig are joined by podcast regulars Liv Mackender and Paul Klein to discuss the 90s classic, Matilda (1996). Is it a core film to growing up in the 90s? How do the performances stand up today? And did Bruce really eat all that cake? All that and more including trivia and school-based...
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Hercules (1997)
Dave and Craig are back to kick off their 2026 slate of films with a film chosen by a random film generator! So what did the gods choose for us? Well, Hercules of course! Joined by friends of the show Jake Hart and Eleri Edwards, we dive into what makes this 1997 animated film so memorable. How…
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The 2025 Movie Vault Update
One year after discussing our first film of 2025, Dave and Craig take a look back at the whole chain of movies from 2025 to review the selection of films we were dealt and update everyone on what did and didn't make it into The Movie Vault! Along with our usual fun in VHS Corner and The Endgame…
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Die Hard 2 (1990)
It's our 2025 Christmas Special! In this edition, Dave and Craig are joined by Stefanos and Aaron to discuss the forgotten Die Hard sequel, Die Hard 2 (Die Harder). We discuss the successes and failures of the franchise, the craziness of this sequel, and the best and worst action of the film.…
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) with Mat Troy
In this week's episode, Craig and Dave are joined by Niall Glynn and Mat Troy to discuss the famous sequel to Gremlins - Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Does this film stand up to the original? Which characters did we want more of? Which were our favourite Gremlins? And is Gizmo a bad Mogwai? All…
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Addams Family Values (1993)
Are they creepy? Are they kooky? Are they positively spooky? David, Craig, and Mary Muñoz talk all about everyone's favourite dark family as we discuss Addams Family Values from 1993! We talk about our struggles to fully remember watching any Addams Family media on top of our experience…
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Monster House (2000) with Dr Sam Summers
David and Craig are back for another Halloween special, this time deliving into spooky animation with Liv Mackender and lecturer and Disniversity co-host Dr Sam Summers! This episode we explore the craziness that is Monster House as we try to work out why this animation looks so weird, why the...
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Digimon: The Movie (2000)
All right Ready to go? I'm ready Ready? Let's go The digivolution is up and runnin' Did you see, did you hear, did ya know it was comin'? Our digi-destiny starts today, let me hear you say (Digimon) In this week's episode Dave and Craig are joined by Aaron Potter and Eleri Edwards to talk all…
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Labyrinth (1986)
We're back in the world of creepy puppets as we discuss 1986's Jim Henson classic - Labyrinth! Joining us for this episode are two guests with a lot of nostalgia and love for this film, Sarah Williams and Johan Chipol! Will Sarah, Johan, and David make it out of Craig's custom made Labyrinth? Who...
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Pinocchio (1940)
In this week's episode we dive back into the world of Disney animation, except this time we head back to the studio's inception with 1940's Pinocchio. Joined by Ed and Chris, we talk about the memories we have of this iconic animated film, including the nightmares it has induced, but also the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
This time we're delving into the world of Shakespeare with this 1999 adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream! Joined by two fans of The Bard: Liv and Mary, the gang discuss the pros and cons of this unique adaptation! How does the all-star cast stack up? Is this a faithful adaptation? And how…
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Rio Bravo (1959) with Movies with Maz
After over five years, we're finally delving into the western genre with this week's film, Rio Bravo! Joined by film reviewer for Outtake Network and Shoreditch Radio, Movies with Maz, along with our resident historian, Dai Hill, we explore the appeal of western movies as well as take a look at...
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The Lego Movie (2014)
It's been a long time coming but finally Dave and Craig get to talk about The Lego Movie! Joined by Christopher Maxwell and Johan Chipol, the gang discuss their history with the product and franchise, the memories of this "special" movie, and ask whether it still holds up today. We also take a...
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
In this week's episode Dave and Craig return to a galaxy far, far away along with Aaron Gillingham (Aaron at the Movies) and WGM regular, Liv Mackender, to discuss the meme machine that is Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Is this one of the best Star Wars films of the franchise? Has…
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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Paul Klein and Stefanos Florakis join Craig and David to discuss the 1973 film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar! Should it be remembered for all time? Should it have had some sets? Are the vocals effective? And are there better versions? All this and more, including our...
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Small Soldiers (1998)
In this week's episode, Dave and Craig are joined by Sarah Williams (Popcorn Chat) and Aaron Potter to discuss the 1998 classic – Small Soldiers! How much 90s nostalgia can we get from one movie? Are the toys more entertaining than the humans? And does Christy really seem like a Led Zeppelin fan?...
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Dave and Craig are joined by Shelley Taylor and special guest Eleri Edwards, aka Elerious, an animation director based in South Wales, who tells us about her upcoming film, Crybaby. We also review and dive into this week's film Kiki's Delivery Service and talk about all things Studio Ghibli!…
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Eternals (2021) with Katie Smith-Wong
In our first dedicated foray into the MCU, Craig, Dave, Stef, and special guest, Katie Smith-Wong, are challenged to discuss the controversial comic book adaptation - Eternals (2021). We talk about its place in the MCU, its characters, and Chloe Zhao's influence on the movie. Plus, Katie and Stef...
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Ratatouille (2007)
Dave and Craig are joined by Mary Muñoz and Laura Filmer to discuss one of Pixar's well-remembered films – Ratatouille. The group discuss the legacy of Pixar, the film's enduring charm, and the elements that make it so emotional. Also, Laura and Mary fight it out to choose what we discuss in the...
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Raw (2016)
Starting the year off strong, we delve into the French drama/horror – Raw... As if we hadn't already had enough darkness and crazy antics in 2024! Will Dave make it through the barrage of darkness? Will Craig make it through the violence? Will Aaron make it through the sex scene? And will Liv…
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The 2024 Movie Vault Update!
Dave and Craig undertake their usual yearly task of looking back on the films discussed over the past 12 months in order to give their highs and lows as well as come up with a name that summarises season 4! What were your favourite films discussed in 2024? What do you want to be discussed in…
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Gremlins (1984)
In this extra special Christmas episode, we decide to continue our journey through Dark Christmas, and celebrate an anniversary, with a revisit of the 1984 cult classic – Gremlins. Why does it remain a staple of Christmas? Does some of its humour still land? And is Gizmo the cutest character…
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Batman Returns (1992)
Dave and Craig dive back into the world of Gotham and Tim Burton (much to Craig's dismay). Joined by Sarah Williams and Jake Hart, the group discusses the cultural impact of Catwoman, Penguin, and Burton's Batman, and review the crazy antics, visuals, and moments in this 90s superhero classic.…
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Happy Feet (2006)
Dave and Craig are joined by Paul Klein to discuss the weird award-winning animated film – Happy Feet (2006). We talk about the pros and cons of realistic animation, the weird music choices of this movie, and the dark story elements of what is meant to be a family film! Join us for all this as…
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Teeth (2007) with Movie Metropolis
Following last time's crazy Halloween episode we continue with horror movies about promiscuous teenagers, except this time its in the form of 2007's Teeth! Film reviewer Adam Brannon, aka Movie Metropolis, and Movie Vault regular Stefanos Florakis join us to discuss this film we all remember from...
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Killer Piñata (2015) with Annie's Horror
In this Halloween Special, Craig is haunted by the spirit of David for choosing such a bad movie! Luckily we have two horror aficionados to help us tackle this super low-budget film. Sarah covers off being a host, undertaker, and gatherer of information for VHS Corner, while our special guest…
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Jumanji (1995)
Like this week's film, chaos takes control as Johann Chipol and Luke Davies join Craig and Dave once more to chat about a famous movie! What terrors are ahead? How much trivia can one film hold? How many alternate versions of events can we predict? And could this be our most unhinged Endgame…
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Super Mario Bros. (1993)
How do you piss off a video game reviewer? Make them watch Super Mario Bros. (1993) of course! This week Dave, Craig, Liv, and Aaron Potter discuss the infamous video game adaptation — Super Mario Bros. to see if it is as bad as people say. What makes a good video game movie? What drama went on...
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) with Kelechi Ehenulo
Dave, Craig, and Mary are joined Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss the live-action/animated classic - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) to decide whether it should go into The Movie Vault? How well does this film reflect its creators? What cool behind-the-scenes tricks did they use to pull off this…
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
In this week's episode Dave, Craig, Stef, and Liv look at the 70s classic Dog Day Afternoon which unites Al Pacino (The Godfather and Serpico) and Sidney Lumet (12 Angry Men and The Wiz) for a film filled with drama, dark comedy, and a surprising amount of progressive attitudes! How did each of…
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Coyote Ugly (2000)
Dave, Craig, Mary, and Liv watch the late-night TV classic - Coyote Ugly (2000) to decide whether it should be remembered for all time. Will last week's guest Paul be happy with the result? Will we fight the moonlight? And what crazy businesses will Mary and Liv make from different movie genres?...
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
This week Dave and Craig are joined by our very own dynamic duo and recent winners of the Endgame Centenary Special - Aaron Potter and Paul Klein, to discuss another Disney Channel Classic, Hannah Montana! How much detail can we go into about this teen-orientated story? How much does Aaron know...
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Recess: School's Out (2001) with Charlie Gardiner
School's out for Summer (almost)! After experiencing Halloween during June we decided to switch back to Summer with the ultimate film about Summer Vacation - Recess: School's Out (2001). What are our memories of the show? What are our favourite characters and moments? And why is that John Jacob...
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Halloween (2018)
It’s our Halloween special! Or is it? Dave, Craig, Sarah, and Chris take on the task of talking all about Halloween (2018) in June! Does it live up to the original? Does this new trilogy hold up? And what is the best way to call your Grandma? All this and more in this week’s episode… #Halloween...
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) with Johann Chipol
Craig and Dave are joined by Shelley, Mary, and special guest Johann Chipol who returns to talk about one of the most epic movies ever made! We discuss the crazy action, costumes, characters, visuals, and music of Fury Road to decide whether the film deserves its place in The Movie Vault!...
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Witness (1985) with Aaron at the Movies
David and Craig return after celebrating 100 episodes with their first episode back on the train of movies- Witness. Joined by Sarah Williams in VHS Corner and special guest Aaron Gillingham (Aaron at the Movies) we discuss Harrison Ford, the Amish, and the absurdity of Witness! Will it make its...
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The Endgame Centenary Special
Six contestants! Three teams! Two hosts! Get for the ultimate version of Well Good Movies' Endgame challenge in which round by round we see which team out of Potter X Klein: Back in the Habit, Lovely Lovely, and The Dork Knights Rising are crowned champions! The Rounds: We Finish Each Other's......
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100th Episode Celebration! - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)
We celebrate 100 episodes of Well Good Movies by discussing a trilogy of films never discussed on the show! Following guest and audience suggestions The Lord of the Rings trilogy was selected as the films we should discuss on our 100th episode so we assembled many of our regular Well Good Movies...
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Yesterday (2019) with Daniel Cullinane
For 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...
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A History of Violence (2005) with Chris Connor
This 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?…
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Stepmom (1998)
Dave, 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…
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
The 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...
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High School Musical (2006)
We 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…
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) with Rob Ayling
It'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...
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The 2023 Movie Vault Update!
It'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...
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Is 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...
About this show
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 by
David Osgar and Craig McDonald