Episodes

April 19, 2025

Capturing Truth: The Art of Storytelling in Warfare and The Correspondent

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Sandy Kaye, Peter Chris, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this gripping episode of First on Film & Entertainment, host Alex First is joined by critics Sandy Kaye, Peter Chris, and Greg King as they dive...

March 2, 2025

Lights, Camera, Oscars: Navigating the 97th Academy Awards Buzz - S04E05

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Sandy Kaye, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this lively episode of First on Film & Entertainment, host Alex First is joined by critics Sandy Kaye and Peter Krause for a spirited conversation leading up...

Feb. 25, 2025

The Last Showgirl: Pamela Anderson’s Triumph and the Trials of Aging: S04E04

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Sandy K, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this captivating episode of First on Film & Entertainment, host Alex First is joined by critics Greg King, Sandy K, and Peter Krause as they delve...

Feb. 10, 2025

Baby Girl: Nicole Kidman, Controversy, and the Power of Performance - S04E03

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krause, Sandy Jaqui Hammerton **Episode Summary:** In this riveting episode of First on Film & Entertainment, host Alex First reunites with critics Greg King, Peter Krause, Sandy Kay, and...

Feb. 6, 2025

S04E02: The Brutalist Breakdown: Oscar Predictions and Cinematic Conversations

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jaqui Hammerton, Sandy Greg King Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this compelling episode of First on Film & Entertainment, host Alex First is joined by critics Jaqui Hammerton, Sandy Greg King and Peter...

Feb. 6, 2025

S04E01: A Real Pain: Cousins, Heritage, and the Weight of History

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this engaging episode of First on Film & Entertainment, Alex First is joined by Peter Krause to dissect the latest cinematic offerings, including Boxing Day releases and...

Oct. 27, 2024

S03E21: Ghost Light: A Family's Tragic Tale and The Healing Power of Theatre

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krause, Jaqui Hammerton **Episode Summary:** In this episode of First on Film & Entertainment, Alex First, Greg King, Peter Krause, and Jaqui Hammerton explore the nuances of recent...

Oct. 27, 2024

S03E20: The Critic and The Apprentice: Power, Corruption, and Compelling Cinema

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jaqui Hammerton, Peter Krause, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this spirited episode of First on Film and Entertainment, Alex First is joined by Jaqui Hammerton, Peter Krause, and Greg King to explore the...

Oct. 27, 2024

S03E19: The Substance: Demi Moore's Age-Defying Comeback

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jaqui Hammerton, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this thought-provoking episode, Alex First is joined by Jaqui Hammerton and Peter Krause to discuss the latest in film and societal issues. The critics dive...

Sept. 27, 2024

S03E18: Speak No Evil: James McAvoy's Sinister Transformation

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krause, Jaqui Hammerton **Episode Summary:** In this engaging episode, Alex First is joined by Greg King, Peter Krause, and Jaqui Hammerton to delve into the latest film releases. Greg King...

Aug. 18, 2024

S03E17: Essendon’s Fall and Cinema’s Perfect Scores

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krauss **Episode Summary:** In this lively episode, Alex First, Greg King, and Peter Krauss navigate through the highs and lows of recent film and theatre experiences. The conversation starts...

Aug. 18, 2024

S03E16: It Ends With Us: Romance Cloaked in Domestic Abuse

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jaqui Hammerton, Greg King, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this compelling episode, Alex First, Jaqui Hammerton, Greg King, and Peter Krause delve into the latest romantic drama, *It Ends With Us*. The...

Aug. 18, 2024

S03E15: From the Olympics to the MCU: Deadpool and Wolverine Unite

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jaqui Hammerton, Greg King, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this lively episode, Alex First is joined by Jaqui Hammerton, Greg King, and Peter Krause to discuss the latest in film and entertainment. The...

July 7, 2024

S03E13: A Quiet Place Day One: Prequels and Plot Holes

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jacqui Hammerton, Greg King, Peter Krauss **Episode Summary:** In this thrilling episode, Alex First is joined by Jacqui Hammerton, Greg King, and Peter Krauss to dive into some highly anticipated films. The...

June 23, 2024

S03E12: Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Cinematic Legacy

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Peter Krauss, Jacqui Hammerton, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this heartfelt episode, host Alex First reunites with critics Peter Krauss, Jacqui Hammerton, and Greg King to pay tribute to the legendary...

June 23, 2024

S03E11: Media Evolution: From Hey Hey to Streaming Giants

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this heartfelt episode, Alex First and Greg King delve into a rich tapestry of topics, starting with a tribute to the late John Blackman, a cherished figure in Australian media....

May 27, 2024

S03E10: Rootless Cosmopolitans: Theatre Amidst Turmoil

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this compelling episode, host Alex First is joined by critics Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss, and Greg King to discuss a variety of topics...

May 5, 2024

S03E09: Love-All or Fault? Dissecting the Drama in 'Challenges'

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krauss **Episode Summary:** In this dynamic episode, host Alex First is joined by critics Greg King and Peter Krauss to dissect a blend of theatrical brilliance, on-court drama, and...

April 14, 2024

S03E08: Unveiling Shadows: The First Omen and the Legacy of Fear

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krauss **Episode Summary:** In this gripping episode, host Alex First dives into the tumultuous world of war-torn America with a blockbuster discussion on "Civil War," a film that paints a...

March 17, 2024

S03E07: Revelations in Revelry: The Unspoken Truths of "How to Have Sex"

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss **Episode Summary:** In this thought-provoking episode, host Alex First is joined by esteemed critics Jackie Hammerton and Peter Krauss to explore the transformative power of art...

March 3, 2024

S03E06: Dunes of Discourse: Villeneuve's Visionary Voyage Continues

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Film Critics:** Jacqui Hammerton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this captivating episode, host Alex First is joined by film aficionados Jacqui Hammerton, Peter Krauss, and Greg King to dissect the...

Feb. 25, 2024

S03E04: Unseen Horrors: "The Zone of Interest" and the Shadow of Atrocity

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jacqui Hamilton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this episode, Alex First is joined by a panel of film experts to delve into a range of cinematic experiences, from the harrowing depths of...

Feb. 5, 2024

S03E04: Lost in the Wild: "Force of Nature" Unleashes a Storm of Suspense

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this thought-provoking episode, host Alex First is joined by critics Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss, and Greg King to dissect a selection of...

Feb. 1, 2024

S03E03: The Rise and Fall of a Film Icon: Priscilla's Side of the Story

**Podcast:** First on Film and Entertainment **Host:** Alex First **Guests:** Jackie Hammerton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this riveting episode, host Alex First is joined by critics Jackie Hamilton, Peter Krauss, and Greg King to...