Season 3

S03E21: Ghost Light: A Family's Tragic Tale and The Healing Power of Theatre
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...
S03E20: The Critic and The Apprentice: Power, Corruption, and Compelling Cinema
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...
S03E19: The Substance: Demi Moore's Age-Defying Comeback
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...
S03E18: Speak No Evil: James McAvoy's Sinister Transformation
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...
S03E17: Essendon’s Fall and Cinema’s Perfect Scores
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...
S03E16: It Ends With Us: Romance Cloaked in Domestic Abuse
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...
S03E15: From the Olympics to the MCU: Deadpool and Wolverine Unite
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...
S03E13: A Quiet Place Day One: Prequels and Plot Holes
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...
S03E12: Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Cinematic Legacy
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...
S03E11: Media Evolution: From Hey Hey to Streaming Giants
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....
S03E10: Rootless Cosmopolitans: Theatre Amidst Turmoil
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...
S03E09: Love-All or Fault? Dissecting the Drama in 'Challenges'
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...
S03E08: Unveiling Shadows: The First Omen and the Legacy of Fear
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...
S03E07: Revelations in Revelry: The Unspoken Truths of "How to Have Sex"
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...
S03E06: Dunes of Discourse: Villeneuve's Visionary Voyage Continues
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...
S03E04: Unseen Horrors: "The Zone of Interest" and the Shadow of Atrocity
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...
S03E04: Lost in the Wild: "Force of Nature" Unleashes a Storm of Suspense
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...
S03E03: The Rise and Fall of a Film Icon: Priscilla's Side of the Story
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...
S03E02: Beekeeper Buzz: Statham's Latest Action Flick
Jan. 21, 2024

S03E02: Beekeeper Buzz: Statham's Latest Action Flick

**Podcast:** First on Film and Entertainment **Host:** Alex First **Guest Film Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krause **Episode Summary:** In this engaging episode, host Alex First, along with esteemed critics Greg King and Peter Krause, delve into a...
Guests: Peter Krause , Greg King
Grease, Dreams, and Racing: A Cinematic Start to 2024 | S03E01
Jan. 14, 2024

Grease, Dreams, and Racing: A Cinematic Start to 2024 | S03E01

**Host:** Alex First, movie and theatre critic **Guest Critics:** Peter Krauss and Greg King **1. Grease the Musical: A Timeless Classic** - Discussion on the iconic roles of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in "Grease." - Comparison with other...
Guests: Peter Krause , Greg King