The story of Saraya Jade Bevis aka Paige, WWE diva, wrestler extraordinaire and the Knight family.
Throwback to ’Mary Queen of Scots’ (The Clock Incident), introducing The Time Keeper, WWE Studios, our WWE stories, the documentary…
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Podcasting from across the globe (NYC/GLA), subverted expectations, structure, gifts, trailer…
See how Unbreakable broke us. The final 20 minutes has some of our funniest content yet including some editing tips and a new title for Behind The Candelabra. Enjoy!
Fans of Boryana’s work for a while, we finally have ‘Floorplan Croissant’ on the show.
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are a set of awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry. Wikipedia And the surprise win is…, Netflix at the Oscars vs. Steven Spielberg, Bohemian Rhapsody won for Film Editing?, Marc Martel covering for Freddie Mercury, evolution of sterling, evolution Read more…
Bilingual corner about the title, Monthy Python’s sketch, a nasty feeling, would Mary be speaking French or Scots?, Yann’s biaises…
In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. IMDb This episode was recorded before the Oscars 2019 were awarded, you’ll be able Read more…
At Last part 2 of the fringe episode where out guests tackle our questionnaire!! Please take a moment to review our show on iTunes, means a lot: http://miawg.uk/ReviewOurShow Instagram ► https://instagram.com/goodbadstandardpodcast And visit our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: http://miawg.uk/youtube The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Standard podcast is Read more…
What’s it like being an actor at the fringe? At long last we cover the Edinburgh fringe 2018, We talk about our own experiences of being an actor at the Edinburgh fringe and taking shows to the fringe. The pros and cons of the festival and personal stories from our Read more…
A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. IMDb Fourth in line in the same story (if you don’t count unofficial Bollywood versions), is this ‘A Star Is Born’ any better? Synopsis, Yann’s positive and negative biases, Read more…
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985). IMDb In this episode we tackle a film that was 10 years in the making! After many director and actors have come and gone only one remains. Read more…
Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York City and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon. IMDb About monsters and robots, or is Read more…
A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. IMDb A road trip in the Southern states with Donald ‘Don’ Shirley and Tony ‘Lip’ Vallelonga. Proof that shouting at each other is not necessarily the best solution Read more…
A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven – at Christmas – forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in Read more…
A year in the life of a middle-class family’s maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s. IMDb ROMA, a year in the life of a middle-class maid in Mexico in the early 1970s. An informal intro by Adam & Anouk, Alfonso Cuarón’s previous work, awards, Variety article[1], first scene, protagonist Read more…
In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he works to adapt a fantasy novel into a video game. IMDb Choose Your Own Podcast Episode Right path, Netflix, flowchart[1], wrong choice backlash, Choose Your Own Adventure books[2], To Be Or Not To Be[3], self-aware character, actively watching, same scenes Read more…
In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he works to adapt a fantasy novel into a video game. IMDb Choose Your Own Podcast Episode Wrong path, try again! Please take a moment to review our show on iTunes, means a lot: http://miawg.uk/ReviewOurShow Instagram ► https://instagram.com/goodbadstandardpodcast And visit our YouTube Read more…
After witnessing a murder, a young single mother is forced to act as a witness. Threatened on all sides, she must do whatever it takes to protect her son. IMDb A crime drama, set in Scotland; the good kind. Questions to break the ice with our guests Catriona Evans[1][2] (playing Anne Read more…
The enchanted lives of a couple in a secluded forest are brutally shattered by a nightmarish hippie cult and their demon-biker henchmen, propelling a man into a spiraling, surreal rampage of vengeance. IMDb Mandy Bloom and Red Miller were spending some quality time in the woods… until the Horn of Abraxas Read more…
Viago, Deacon and Vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them struggling with the mundane – like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs and overcoming flatmate conflicts. IMDb Vampires, in a flat-sharing situation, doing vampire things; it’s What We Do Read more…
Set in 431 BC during the Pelopenesian War, play as either a male or female mercenary as you embark on your own epic odyssey to become a legendary Spartan hero in a world where every choice matters. IMDb Another Anouk-less episode, when we finally touch Assassin’s Creed. How we were Read more…
Wherein we reflect on the ghosts of this year’s past and look towards the future. Gifts, what happened this year, ASMR, shout-out to patrons, recap of guests, popular episodes, shout-out to Boryana and Jaimie & Bri, ‘Zig, par ses proches’ book/audio program, looking for collabs in Glasgow?, road trip to Read more…
A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven – at Christmas – forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in Read more…
After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. IMDb Was Buddy an important elf in your life? We talk about him and his friends Read more…
A chronicle of the tempestuous six year romance between megastar singer, Liberace, and his young lover, Scott Thorson. IMDb Keeping up with stuff we have been up to until timecode 08:07 where we actually start to talk about the film. Broken Wand i.e. RIP Bernardo Bertolucci, Ricky Jay & Stan Lee Read more…
Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for over 10 years. IMDb And here we go again, 8th entry in the SAW franchise. Read more…
As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw’s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror. IMDb And here we go again, 7th entry in the SAW Read more…
Agent Strahm is dead, and FBI agent Erickson draws nearer to Hoffman. Meanwhile, a pair of insurance executives find themselves in another game set by Jigsaw. IMDb And here we go again, 6th entry in the SAW franchise. https://youtu.be/iNPMjuBHe-k The return of bilingual corner, Mr. Bluetooth’s real name is Ericsson, Read more…
Following Jigsaw’s grisly demise, Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman’s past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests. IMDb Celeb news and past MCU feuds put to rest, is Obi short for Obadiah?, pitching the Read more…
Despite Jigsaw’s death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit. IMDb And here we go again, 4th entry in the SAW franchise. On transitions, French comic Read more…
Jigsaw abducts a doctor in order to keep himself alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen named Jeff through a brutal test. IMDb And here we go again, 3rd entry in the SAW franchise. On Jurassic Park 3 dinosaur phone scene, honest trailer fallen kingdom, one Read more…
A detective and his team must rescue 8 people trapped in a factory by the twisted serial killer known as Jigsaw. IMDb And here we go again, 2nd entry in the SAW franchise. The post-screening short videos are exclusive to our YouTube videos, here is the playlist containing said videos: http://miawg.uk/SAWplaylist4all Read more…
Two strangers, who awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, soon discover they’re pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer. IMDb Our SAW adventure started last year with JIGSAW (2017), you can go listen to that here if you want. We Read more…
It all started with PREDATOR (1987), our episode here. When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe’s most lethal hunters’ return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race. IMDb Warriors of the Yautja race are back, under Read more…
After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. IMDb (Episode recorded on ‘John Wick Day’, the 21st of September.) A year after John Wick, let’s talk about the sequel. Birthdays (Braveheart, Suburbicon, Ghostbusters 1 & Read more…
After the family matriarch passes away, a grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences, and begin to unravel dark secrets. IMDb Is Hereditary, the new Exorcist? Is it any good? Too weird, confusing? Quoting friends, schlock, a different cut, spoilers fest, do you know what a scary film Read more…
A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. IMDb Let’s get to da choppa, shall we? Before The Predator (2018) came, we talked about the 1987 original. Birthdays, budget considerations, plot summary (cherish that, not always happening 😀 ), Read more…
A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from its manager. IMDb Into Yann’s Vault today. New and improved post-appendectomy Adam, cheers to Glasgow NHS services, 9/11, plot, The Beatles, cameos, theatrical vs Read more…
24 hours in the lives of the young employees at Empire Records when they all grow up and become young adults thanks to each other and the manager. They all face the store joining a chain store with strict rules. IMDb Turning 1 year auld with this episode, unveiling a Read more…
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners. IMDb Entering The Vault once more, Adam’s Vault, with Chicken Run. Talking about why this film entered Adam’s Vault, a quick Patreon plug, The Great Escape… with chickens, (claymation) Read more…
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim. IMDb Sharing the ‘stage’ with another guest I met thanks to ‘Hamlet in Seoul’, for another entry in our Musical Summer. Today is all about Read more…
The troubled life and career of the jazz musician, Charlie “Bird” Parker. IMDb (Recorded during the World Cup of football, during FISM and before we recorded Whiplash.) With us today, Francis Girola, our mentalist friend, ACS trainee too, who was with us to discuss ‘The Prestige’ earlier this year. Enjoying Read more…
A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student’s potential. IMDb A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. – Henry Kissinger Focusing on the 2014 Read more…
Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress. IMDb Kickstarting our Musical Summer today with Stephen Frears’ 2000 adaptation of Nick Hornsby’s novel High Fidelity. We will bring guests for most episodes in this series and we start with Read more…
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat. IMDb Is there something strange in your neighborhood? Did Sony just destroy your childhood? Starting with some disclaimers, a production timeline Read more…
Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. IMDb Today, we bust ghosts. Are spectral entities real? Is this all a joke? Do you believe in class IV vapours? Get your spirit fix now! ‘The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Standard’, we’re ready Read more…
Take control of three androids in their quest to discover who they really are. IMDb Talking about ‘Detroit: Become Human’, a narrative-driven video-game from the studio that brought us ‘Heavy Rain’. How it all started: In story-driven games, ‘Game overs’ are a failure of game design, says David Cage. Our Read more…
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. IMDb Getting into Anouk’s Vault today, touching on Wolfgang Petersen’s 1984 epic fantasy film. This is our new Summer set, new angle, more relax, a bit ore our flesh for you to enjoy. Listen Read more…
Let’s pick a winner! This episode does not contain any 2018 Football World Cup news, it was recorded before our Avengers Infinity War episode. However, the pizza recommendation applies perfectly. We are currently in the middle of the 2018 Football World Cup and that’s when you should/want to order a Read more…
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. IMDb This episode contains massive spoilers, you can still leave now, we won’t be offended. Today is all Read more…
After wiping out the gods of Mount Olympus, Kratos moves on to the frigid lands of Scandinavia, where he and his son must embark on an odyssey across a dangerous world of gods and monsters. IMDb Today is all about God of War, released in 2018 and after many previous Read more…
Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. IMDb Unanimous verdict on this one, a surprising one. Also, this episode was recorded before NETWORK so no PS4 was in the house at that time, Read more…
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. IMDb This episode has a twist, stay until the end. Based on a true story and inspired by real events. Adam’s Read more…
The world’s most notorious terrorist tells his remarkable, provocative, multi-award-winning story. Knaive Theatre https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SDxv7kok8F3BhGL95yQGi Today is all about Knaive Theatre’s very first production, an Osama Bin Laden biopic, sort of. Our guests, Sam Redway and Tyrrell Jones. ‘Bin Laden: The One Man Show’ is a multi-award winning stage play where Read more…
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit. (NETWORK, 1976) IMDb This is our episode on the 2017 play NETWORK, lead by BRYAN CRANSTON (London cast). We were dining on stage during one performance of the 2017 National Theatre Read more…
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. IMDb Today, our third episode in Oscars 2018 season, ‘Coco’. Touching on Mexican culture, family, Allo Allo‘s stereotypical French accents and even more unrelated things. New segment, Into the Read more…
In 1980s Italy, a romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father’s research assistant. IMDb Today, our second episode in Oscars 2018 season, ‘Call Me By Your Name’. Touching a lot on the similarities with Stealing Beauty, a revelation about Yann first sexual experience (like, only 5 Read more…
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit. IMDb Today, we enter Oscars 2018 season with a movie with a title as long as day without bread, ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. Fargo reference: (Suicide of Takako Konishi) / Read more…
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. IMDb Today we delve into Neil Burger’s 2006 movie, ’The Illusionist’. Where you have to wait until the 23min mark to hear about the actual movie, the rating will be Read more…
After a tragic accident, two stage magicians engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other. IMDb Wherein we talk about ’The Prestige, our first visit into the Nolanverse, with Francis Girola aka Maximiliano, a French friend who lives in Glasgow Read more…
An honest, passionate and revealing glimpse behind the curtain to reveal the secretive world of magic and magicians as seen through the eyes of some of the world’s most respected thinkers, performers and creators. Our Magic explores the inner secrets of a much-maligned and misunderstood art; to discover why magic Read more…
An honest, passionate and revealing glimpse behind the curtain to reveal the secretive world of magic and magicians as seen through the eyes of some of the world’s most respected thinkers, performers and creators. Our Magic explores the inner secrets of a much-maligned and misunderstood art; to discover why magic Read more…
In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting the right for women to vote, and is willing to meet violence with violence to achieve this end. IMDb Wherein we massively digress for 80 minutes on gender roles and equity rather than dissect the actual Read more…
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. IMDb Wherein we talk about PIXAR’s very first female protagonist, Merida of Dunbroch. Read more…
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. IMDb Wherein we make an exception and add a non Scottish film during Scottish month. Talking about Rian Johnson’s Read more…
After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. IMDb To celebrate the Scottish Bard (Rabbie Burns born on the 25th of January 1759) we are recording episodes based on Scotland-Related movies. This is the fifth entry, wherein we Read more…
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends. IMDb To celebrate the Scottish Bard (Rabbie Burns born on the 25th of January 1759) we are recording episodes based on Scotland-Related movies. This is Read more…
An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled “Prize”. IMDb To celebrate the Scottish Bard (Rabbie Burns born on the 25th of January 1759) we are recording episodes based on Scotland-Related movies. This is the third entry, Read more…
When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England. IMDb To celebrate the Scottish Bard (Rabbie Burns born on the 25th of January 1759) we are recording a Scottish month and this is the First Read more…
A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons. IMDb To celebrate the Scottish Bard (Rabbie Burns born on the 25th of January 1759), in January, we are Read more…
The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful Romulan from the future creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. IMDb Discussing all things Star Trek with Bonnie Gordon, Library Bards Read more…
A young girl risks everything to prevent a powerful, multinational company from kidnapping her best friend – a fascinating beast named Okja. IMdb Wherein we explore Netflix’s production which sparkled a debate on whether or not streaming productions should be allowed to compete in the Oscars, with our friend Charles Read more…
Mario must travel to worlds unknown in order to stop Bowser from marrying Princess Peach. IMDb Wherein we discuss about Nintendo’s latest Super Mario game; Odyssey. With our friend Laura from last year’s acting training course; now also a professional actress known as Elle Watson. Laura’s Instagram profile Please take Read more…
When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. IMDb Wherein we explore Tommy Wiseau’s unique story through the eye of Greg Sestero in print and Read more…
As a 1950s suburban community self-destructs, a home invasion has sinister consequences for one seemingly normal family. IMDb Wherein we talk about the latest George Clooney outing written by the Coen Brothers. Talking spoilers about misleading trailers, the race thing, movies with messages, scenes we liked, PC, spoilers, Cineworld Unlimited Read more…
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, and must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela (Cate Blanchett). IMDb Wherein we talk about THOR’s latest outing in the Marvel Cinematic Read more…
The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. IMDb Wherein we follow Kenneth Branagh’s first steps into the Marvel Cinematic universe with the God of Thunder himself, Thor Knai. Plenty of Read more…
When a murder occurs on the train on which he’s traveling celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. IMDb Wherein we talk about Sir Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 revival of Hercule Poirot’s murder mystery of the same name. Talking about Kenneth Branagh, another phone rant (Johnny Depp appreciation society), Read more…
Raindance is an independent film festival and film school that operates in major cities including London, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Budapest, Berlin and Brussels. Wikipedia Wherein we talk about the 25th edition of the Raindance Film Festival. Talking about film festivals in general, Raindance in particular, submissions, Read more…
Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for over 10 years. IMDb Wherein we talk about the eighth film in the SAW franchise. Read more…
A man’s uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse. IMDb https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DwIhYr7EFj7Ty28L9Jxap?si=617G0eYARuOg_RMt6Ep-8w Wherein we talk about Edgar Wright’s 2004 genre-defining wonder. Talking about zombies, Edgar Wright’s filmmaking, Wright/Pegg, cultural differences/references, jokes, Blamange incident, tunnel vision, amputee actors, score composition, Inside Number 9, differences between our bad and just plain standard ratings & Read more…
A man is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., where he must battle an army of the dead and retrieve the Necronomicon so he can return home. IMDb Third episode of ‘Horror month’, film picked by Yann. Wherein we talk about the third film in the Evil Dead franchise, with Yann’s Read more…
After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as a distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform, and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun. IMDb Second episode of ‘Horror month’, film picked by Adam. Read more…
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife. IMDb First episode of ‘Horror month’, filmed picked by Anouk. Wherein we talk about an earlier version of the Dracula myth. Talking about silent cinema, Bram Stoker, the 93/7 rule, intertitles, B&W/colour, copyright, acting, pacing, filming, Read more…
In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town. IMDb Wherein we talk about the 2017 remake of the 1990 TV movie It, or is Read more…
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (often referred to as simply The Fringe) is the world’s largest arts festival, which in 2018 spanned 25 days and featured more than 55,000 performances of 3,548 different shows in 317 venues. Wikipedia Wherein we talk about our experience on how to survive 4 weeks of performances Read more…
An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. IMDb Wherein we talk about the 2017 Hollywood adaptation of the 2012 graphic novel ‘The Coldest City’. Explicitly talking about Berlin, Skarsgård, drinks, Read more…
A young Spanish woman who has recently moved to Berlin finds her flirtation with a local guy turn potentially deadly as their night out with his friends reveals a dangerous secret. IMDB 138 minutes of action, no cuts, that’s Victoria. Talking about the rehearsal process, foreign film oscars, Germany, acting Read more…
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. IMDb Edgar Wright started as an eager and passionate Raindance intern. After many iconic movies, he was back in 2017 with a one-of-a-kind musical, or was it a musical? Read more…
