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March 6, 2025

A Complete Unknown: The Musical Revolution of Bob Dylan

In this captivating episode of *Movies First*, host Alex First dives into the biographical film *A Complete Unknown*, which chronicles the transformative early years of Bob Dylan from 1961 to 1965. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of...

March 5, 2025

Dazzling Decline: Exploring the Heart of 'The Last Showgirl'

In this evocative episode of *Movies First*, host Alex First delves into the poignant film *The Last Showgirl*, which captures the fading glamour of Las Vegas showgirls in a world that seems to be moving on without them. With only a mere 2% of the...

March 4, 2025

A Little Something Extra: French Comedy's Heartfelt Heist

In this engaging episode of Movies First, host Alex First explores the remarkable success of the French film *A Little Something Extra*. With over 10 million admissions, this comedy has shattered box office records and secured its place among France's...

March 3, 2025

Chilling Laughter: Unpacking the Dark Comedy of 'The Monkey'

In this thrilling episode of *Movies First*, host Alex First takes a deep dive into the audacious film *The Monkey*, a dark comedy that transforms Stephen King's chilling 1980 short story into a blood-soaked spectacle. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the...

March 2, 2025

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

**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...

March 2, 2025

Bridget Jones: A Heartfelt Return in 'Mad About the Boy' - S01E05

In this delightful episode of Movies First, host Alex First takes a deep dive into the much-anticipated fourth installment of the beloved Bridget Jones franchise, *Mad About the Boy*. Returning after a nine-year hiatus, this film brings a fresh yet...

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. 21, 2025

Haunted Bonds: Unraveling Family Dynamics in 'Presence' - S01E03

**Host:** Alex First **Episode Summary:** In this captivating episode of Movies First, host Alex First dives into the supernatural thriller *Presence*, a film that intricately weaves the complexities of family dynamics with otherworldly phenomena. The...

Feb. 14, 2025

From Sports to News: The Impact of 'September 5th' on Broadcasting History

**Host:** Alex First **Episode Summary:** In this poignant episode of Movies First, host Alex First leads a compelling discussion on the harrowing film *September 5th*, which chronicles the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film offers a...

Feb. 10, 2025

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

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

Feb. 7, 2025

The Allure of Forbidden: Exploring 'Baby Girl' with Nicol Kidman

Baby Girl (Drama, Thriller) - Director Halina Rine In this episode of Movies First, host Alex First delves into the intricate narrative of *Baby Girl*, a film that intricately explores themes of power, desire, and the delicate balance between...

Feb. 6, 2025

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...

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,...

Nov. 3, 2023

Saw X Review: Unraveling Jigsaw's Latest Twisted Game | #1926

Saw X (Horror, Mystery, Thriller) Director Kevin Greutert Writers Pete Goldfinger / Josh Stolberg Stars Tobin Bell / Shawnee Smith / Synnøve Macody Lund Welcome to another thrilling episode of Movies First with your host, Alex First. In today's...

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...

Oct. 7, 2023

1023: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (review)

Movies First with Alex First Episode 1023 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Animation, Action, Adventure) A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers,...

Sept. 26, 2023

1022: The Nun II: A Darker Return - Alex First's Review

**Show Notes: Movies First with Alex First - Review of "The Nun 2"** - **Introduction**: - Movies First hosted by Alex First. - Review and rating of the horror movie "The Nun 2". - **Background**: - Sequel to "The Nun" (2018) featuring the demonic...

Sept. 19, 2023

1021: Diving into 'Theatre Camp': A Movies First Review with Alex First

**Introduction**: Welcome to Movies First with your host, Alex First. - **Background**: "Theatre Camp" is a mockumentary that delves into the world of a children's holiday program for budding actors in upstate New York. The film is a product of a...

Sept. 15, 2023

1020: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (reviewed)

Staying true to its predecessors from 2002 and 2016, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" delivers a feel-good experience. The Porto Carlos family is all set for a Greek adventure, having received an invitation to a reunion in their father's ancestral...

Sept. 13, 2023

1019: Mutant Mayhem: Turtles' Rebooted Adventure (movie review)

- **Introduction:** Welcome to Movies First with Alex First. - **Movie Review:** "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem." - **Origin Story:** Discover how the turtles came to be, created by scientist Stockman and raised by Splinter. - **Main...

Sept. 12, 2023

1018: Whimsical Whirlwind: A Dive into 'Asteroid City'

Show Notes: Movies First with Alex First on "Asteroid City"** - **Introduction**: Dive into the imaginative world of Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City". - **Setting**: The story unfolds in 1955, where a TV host presents the fictional drama,...

Sept. 4, 2023

1017: Gran Turismo: From Virtual Race to Real Track - A Review

- **Introduction**: Welcome to Movies First with Alex First, where we dive into "Gran Turismo," a film inspired by the world's most accurate car racing simulation game. - **Background**: - 25 years ago, Kazunori Yamuchi introduced the iconic game,...

Sept. 1, 2023

1016: 'Strays' Unleashed: A Bark or a Whimper? | Review

**Movie Overview:** - A mix of comedy with some hits and misses. - Physical comedy elements present, but not all land well. - The movie has transitions that aren't always smooth. - **Main Characters:** - **Reggie (voiced by Will Ferrell):** A dog who...