Movies First
Movies, more movies and then maybe other stuff. Reviews and ratings. If you love movies you’ll love Movies First with well-known and respected reviewer Alex First. Answering the big question...should I see this movie?
Episodes
April 16, 2024 • 14 mins
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, we embark on a cinematic odyssey through a fractured nation, a reflection of our own societal divides, where the stars and stripes hang heavy with the weight of internal conflict.
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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, we embark on a cinematic odyssey through a fractured nation, a reflection of our own societal divides, where the stars and stripes hang heavy with the weight of internal conflict.
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November 3, 2023 • 4 mins
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 episode, we slice into the heart of the horror genre with a review of the latest installment in the infamous Saw series, "Saw X". **About "Saw X"** - **Release Context**: Set between the ori...
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October 29, 2023 • 3 mins
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 Ehrenreich, and Eddie Marsan, and directed by Chloe Domont, explores the complexities of love and ambition within the ruthless environment of stock market trading. **Episode Summary:** Join A...
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October 9, 2023 • 3 mins
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 get out. Director Nimród Antal Writers Alberto Marini - Christopher Salmanpour Stars Liam Neeson - Noma Dumezweni - Lilly Aspell - IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi564184857/...
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October 7, 2023 • 3 mins
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, transforming them into The Mighty Pups Director Cal Brunker Writers Cal Brunker - Bob Barlen - Shane Morris Stars Mckenna Grace - Taraji P. Henson - Marsai Martin - IMDb Trailer: https://www...
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September 26, 2023 • 4 mins
**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 sister, Valek. - Set in 1956, Valek returns with her malevolent presence. - **Plot Highlights**: - Valek continues to terrify both adults and children. - The Vatican seeks Sister Irene Ta...
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September 19, 2023 • 4 mins
**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 decade-long collaboration between industry veterans such as Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Nicholas Lieberman, Ben Clat (Peach Perfect), and Noah Galvin (Booksmart). - **Plot**: The story revol...
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September 15, 2023 • 3 mins
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 village. Before his passing, Gus, Toulouse's father, entrusted her with a journal to share with his old pals. The family's journey is not just about the reunion but also a tribute to Gus's le...
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September 13, 2023 • 3 mins
- **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 Characters:** Turtles - Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael; Splinter voiced by Jackie Chan; Superfly voiced by Ice Cube; April O'Neill. - **Plot Highlight:** Turtles' curiosity lea...
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September 12, 2023 • 3 mins
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, "Asteroid City". - **Main Characters**: - **Conrad Erp (Edward Norton)**: A renowned playwright whose latest work is introduced. - **Orgy Steenbeck (Jason Schwartzman)**: Arrives in a f...
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September 4, 2023 • 3 mins
- **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, Grand Tourismo, after five years of meticulous development. - The game quickly gained a massive following among video gamers. - **Plot**: - Danny Moore, a UK marketing executive for Nissa...
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September 1, 2023 • 3 mins
**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 believes his neglectful owner, Doug (Will Ford), cares for him. Despite being abandoned multiple times, Reggie always finds his way back. - **Bug (voiced by Jamie Foxx):** A fast-talki...
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August 31, 2023 • 5 mins
**Synopsis:** Dive deep into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the genius behind the atomic bomb, in Christopher Nolan's latest film, "Oppenheimer". This episode of Movies First with Alex First explores the intricacies of the movie, its characters, and the historical implications of Oppenheimer's work. **Key Points:** 1. **Film Overview:** "Oppenheimer" is a tension-filled portrayal of the man who changed the world with the creati...
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August 30, 2023 • 4 mins
In this "Movies First" podcast episode, Alex First reviews "Barbie the movie" starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Set in Barbie land, a world dominated by Barbies and Ken dolls, the film showcases a platonic relationship between the main characters, Barbie (Robbie) and Ken (Gosling). However, Robbie's Barbie starts malfunctioning, leading her on a journey to the real world to find the cause. The movie has its moments of humor ...
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February 17, 2023 • 2 mins
Episode 1013 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Spoiler Alert (Comedy, Drama) As the title suggests, the outcome is writ large at the start of the film, which is based on a best-selling memoir by Michael Ossiello. Spoiler Alert is a 13-year love story between two guys. Director Michael Showalter Writers David Marshall Grant (screenplay by) - Dan Savage (screenplay by) - Michael Ausiello (based on the book 'Spoile...
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February 17, 2023 • 4 mins
Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Women Talking (Drama) Even though this is a work of fiction, termed an act of female imagination, the starting point for women talking is what happened in the recent past. I refer to events that took place on the Manitoba Colony, a remote and isolated Christian community known as Mennonites in Bolivia. Between 2005 and 2009, more than 100 girls and women in the colony awoke to d...
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February 3, 2023 • 4 mins
Episode 1011 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? What’s Love Got to Do with It (Comedy, Romance) Jemima Khan, the former wife of Pakistani cricket captain and politician Imran, has written a cross-cultural romantic comedy. Zoe, played by Lily James, is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose choices in men have been less than satisfactory. Director Shekhar Kapur Writer Jemima Khan Stars Lily James - Emma Thom...
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February 2, 2023 • 5 mins
Episode 1010 Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Babylon (Comedy, Drama, History) Sodom and Gomorrah might be a more appropriate title for a film all about excess and depravity. Babylon charts Hollywood's golden age and the transition from the silent era to talkies. It does so primarily through the eyes of a bona fide star, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks intent on making it, a lowly errand boy who gets a...
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January 30, 2023 • 2 mins
Answering the big question...should I see this movie? My Old School (Documentary, Animation, Comedy) The true tale of 16-year-old Scott Brandon Lee, not the actor son of Bruce Lee, is remarkable. Directed by Lee's former classmate John O. McLeod, the way his story unfolds is mind-blowing. Director Jono McLeod Writer Jono McLeod Stars Alan CummingLuluDawn Steele - IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3426534681/?playlistId=tt1...
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January 30, 2023 • 3 mins
Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Tar (Drama, Music) Tense throughout, Emily is a fictitious account of lauded 19th century writer and poet Emily Bronte. She was responsible for Wuthering Heights. It's a role filled by Emma Mackey. Director Todd Field Writer Todd Field Stars Cate Blanchett - Noémie Merlant - Nina Hoss - IMDb Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3426534681/?playlistId=tt14444726&ref_=tt_pr_o...
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