Movie Review Episodes

April 16, 2024

S02E01: The Battle Within: Dissecting Alex Garland's 'Civil War'

Civil War (Sci-Fi, Thriller) - Director Alex Garland Step into the trenches of a dystopian America with "Movies First" as our host, Alex First, dissects the harrowing narrative of "Civil War," directed by the visionary Alex Garland. In this episode,...

Oct. 29, 2023

Love and Ambition Collide: A 'Fair Play' Review | #1925

Fair Play (Drama, Mystery, Thriller) In this episode of "Movies First," host Alex First dives into the intense world of high-stakes trading with a review of the romantic psychological drama "Fair Play." The film, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Alden...

Oct. 9, 2023

1024: Retribution (review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 1024 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Retribution (Action, Crime, Drama) A bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school that his car will explode if they stop and...

Sept. 21, 2022

Ticket To Paradise (Comedy, Romance) (review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 996 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Ticket to Paradise – Comedy, Romance Their chemistry remains strong. I speak of heavyweights Julia Roberts and George Clooney, who worked together...

Sept. 9, 2022

Both Sides of the Blade; Orphan: First Kill; The Outfit; 3000 Years of Longing; Hit the Road and Tuesday Club (reviewed)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 995 Answering the big question...should I see these movies? Movies reviewed in this episode: Both Sides of the Blade Orphan First Kill The Outfit 3000 Years of Longing Hit the Road Tuesday Club New:...

April 10, 2022

Farewell, Mr Haffman (Drama) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 979 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Farewell, Mr Haffman (Drama) Original title: Adieu Monsieur Haffmann Paris 1942. François Mercier is an ordinary man who only aspires to start a...

March 29, 2022

Turning Red (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 975 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Turning Red (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. Director...

March 29, 2022

Bergman Island (Drama) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 974 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Bergman Island (Drama) A couple retreat to the island that inspired Ingmar Bergman to write screenplays for their upcoming films when the lines...

March 25, 2022

C'mon C'mon (Drama) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 973 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? C’mon C’mon (Drama) When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to...

March 23, 2022

Studio 666 (Comedy, Horror, Music) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 972 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Studio 666 (Comedy, Horror, Music) Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record...

March 19, 2022

Cyrano (Drama, Musical, Romance) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 971 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Cyrano (Drama, Musical, Romance) Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through...

March 19, 2022

Bendetta (Biography, Drama, History) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 970 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Benedetta (Biography, Drama, History) A 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a...

March 18, 2022

Blacklight (Action, Thriller) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 969 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Blacklight (Action, Thriller) Travis Block is a government operative coming to terms with his shadowy past. When he discovers a plot targeting U.S....

March 18, 2022

Unchartered (Action, Adventure) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 968 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Unchartered (Action, Adventure) Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune...

March 16, 2022

Quo Vadis, Aida? (Drama, History, War) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 967 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Quo Vadis, Aida? (Drama, History, War) Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town,...

March 16, 2022

Marry Me (Comedy, Music, Romance) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 966 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Marry Me (Comedy, Music, Romance) Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns,...

March 16, 2022

Death On The Nile (Crime, Drama, Mystery) (Review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 965 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Death On The Nile (Crime, Drama, Mystery) While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Director...

March 15, 2022

The Batman (Action, Crime, Drama) (review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 964 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? The Batman (Action, Crime, Drama) When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to...

Jan. 4, 2022

I'm Wanita (Documentary) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 961 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? I’m Wanita (Documentary) I'm Wanita is the story of a renegade country music singer from Tamworth, Australia, hell-bent on realising her childhood dreams...

Jan. 4, 2022

No Time To Die (Action, Adventure, Thriller) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 960 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? No Time To Die (Action, Adventure, Thriller) James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA,...

Jan. 1, 2022

Being the Ricardos (Biography, Drama, History) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 959 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Being the Ricardos (Biography, Drama, History) Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their...

Dec. 31, 2021

Clifford the Big Red Dog (Adventure, Comedy, Family) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 958 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Clifford the Big Red Dog (Adventure, Comedy, Family) A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size. Director...

Dec. 31, 2021

House of Gucci (Crime, Drama) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 957 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? House of Gucci (Crime, Drama) When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to...

Dec. 31, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy) Review

Movies First with Alex First Episode 956 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy) When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to...