Films at First Sight

Off the Shelf: La Gammick aka The Mob

April 06, 2024 11:54 - 1 hour - 192 MB

Welcome to Off the Shelf, where we dive into the world of physical media. In our first episode, Joe and Graham look at Canadian International Pictures' release of The Mob (La gammick) (1975), a crime driven character study which is accompanied with the animated short film Hunger (1974) and a wonderfully Canadian mixtape of Quebec crime film trailers.

Exposure Time: Ennio

March 25, 2024 11:55 - 42 minutes - 98.1 MB

On this episode of Exposure Time, we preview the documentary, Ennio, a retrospective look at the work of master film composer, Ennio Morricone.......... sorry I got lost thinking of the sweeping beauty that is the theme to One Upon a Time in the West. Well, at this point, might as well save all of the gushing, flowery language, and superlatives for the episode. It's a good one.

Episode 45: Human Lanterns (1982)

March 08, 2024 21:28 - 1 hour - 230 MB

Joe and Graham welcome their friend and FFS alumnus Caitlin Grant, host of Plug It Up podcast, on a deep dive into a sincere and heartwarming drama about the people who shine brightest in our lives and how they inspire us to our greatest potential... jk, it is straight-up about a dude who makes lanterns out of human flesh. What?

Episode 44: The Last American Virgin (1982)

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

In which Joe and Graham cleanse their palate from their recent exposure to Salo by way of the 1982 sex comedy The Last American Virgin. Was it the light-hearted nostalgia blanket the guys needed? Listen to find out. You know it'll bother you if you don't.

Exposure Time: Dario Argento Panico

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MB

Join us as we unveil a new spinoff series, Exposure Time, where we review new and upcoming films. Our first in this series has us diving into the life and work of the Master of Giallo, Dario Argento in Simone Scafidi's Dario Argento Panico which just premiered on Shudder.

Episode 43: Dark Passage

January 24, 2024 12:13 - 41 minutes - 95 MB

We're LIVE at the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA with special guest Matthew Sorrento where we watched 1947's Dark Passage for the first time with an AMAZING audience. Grab a seat and listen to us chat about the film, noir tropes, the legendary couple that was Bogie and Bacall, and Matt set us all straight on how brutal the writing industry could be, particarly for author David Goodis, whose novel Dark Passage was the source material for the film.

Episode 42: 2023 Year in Review

January 19, 2024 13:14 - 2 hours - 394 MB

2023 was maybe our most surprising year yet! Little did we know we would discover a specific theme and boy do we have a lot to say about it. Joe and Graham sit down to chat their favorite new releases for the year, favorite first time watches, and get a little unfocused. Which was actually perfect because it let topics such as physical media, theater viewings and a while lot more bubble to the surface.

Episode 41: Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)

January 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 192 MB

We get a welcomed visit from Jason Stein, member of Dads from the Crypt podcast, and he takes us beyond the pale by recommending a literal hell of a first watch for two of us: Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. Join us as we discuss this controversially graphic, offensively vulgar, and undeniably beautiful and well-crafted film.

Short Ends: Fck'n Nuts

December 19, 2023 11:47 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MB

We're back with another episode of Short Ends! This time Joe & Graham discuss Sam Fox's gross out short film Fck'n Nuts which takes the terrifying concept of meeting the parents and brings it to wonderfully silly levels.

Director's Cut: Bomani J. Story

December 14, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Graham and Joe had the pleasure to sit down with Bomani J. Story, the writer and director of 2023's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster to discuss his first feature, the film festival gauntlet, the importance of identity, and adapting a literary classic.

Creator's Lens: Bomani J. Story

December 14, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Graham and Joe had the pleasure to sit down with Bomani J. Story, the writer and director of 2023's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster to discuss his first feature, the film festival gauntlet, the importance of identity, and adapting a literary classic.

Episode 40: The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023)

December 04, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour - 231 MB

Friend of the show, Natalie returns to join Graham to do something shocking. Get Joe to watch a new movie released in 2023. This episode we are talking 2023's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a contemporary spin on Mary Shelley's classic tale of science and control.

Episode 39: The Swimmer (1968)

October 20, 2023 12:42 - 2 hours - 284 MB

Pour yourself a cocktail and travel down the Lucinda River with Joe , Graham, and new guest to the show, Rachel from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network as they discuss 1968's The Swimmer. The gang talks pool parties, deconstructing traditional masculinity, and surrealism in film. Cheers to the first time!

Episode 38: The Wild Bunch (1969)

October 06, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 242 MB

Saddle up and hit the trail with us for a brand new episode where we discuss Sam Peckinpah's ultraviolent western The Wild Bunch. Graham is our episode's first timer and we go into depth on the subversive, bloody drama while touching on the idea of "Dad films", the importance of animal safety, and the awesomeness of Warren Oates.

Episode 37: The Guest (2014)

April 21, 2023 10:27 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Joe and Graham sit down to discuss 2014's The Guest, a genre bending mix of action, horror, and comedy. Really it was just a great excuse for Graham to see it for the first time and for the guys to talk about Lance Reddick, a character actor for the ages.

Short Ends: Spookie Dookie

April 14, 2023 22:03 - 27 minutes - 23.3 MB

Jody swings by Short Ends to talk about the microbudget horror anthology Spookie Dookie, a film full of gross out horror and wonderful commericials.

Episode 36: Alone in the Dark (1982)

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Joe and Graham sit down to watch the 80's slasher Alone in the Dark, a movie with a wonderful cast and fortunately for all of us, not that piece of garbage from Uwe Boll.

Episode 35: Decision to Leave

February 16, 2023 17:50 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

We're back and have some new changes to the show. Graham kicks off Season 2 with a stellar pick, Park Chan-wook's sublimely romantic mystery Decision to Leave.

Episode 34: George of the Jungle

October 21, 2022 10:49 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Caitlin introduces Graham and Joe to Sonny Bono's least favorite movie, 1997's George of the Jungle. We talk Himbo movies, Brendan Fraser's sexiness, and Caitlin privately wonders why people can't just enjoy things.

Episode 33: Coherence

October 07, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Graham sits in the host chair for the first time and introduces Caitlin and Joe to 2014's Coherence, a dinner party movie that digs into the nightmarish idea of not being able to ghost a dinner party because when you leave you arrive at the same exact dinner party (almost).

Episode 32: Fright Night Part II

September 09, 2022 10:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We're bringing a new guest and big 80's vibes when Chuck from the Colonial Theatre drops by to chat about Fright Night Part II, a movie that hits all of that era's extracurricular activities, sex, bowling, and rollerblading. And not once did Joe refer to it as fangtastic!

Bonus Episode 4: Joe Badon Interview

August 20, 2022 12:43 - 39 minutes - 28.4 MB

Jayson sits down with Joe Badon, the director of The Blood of the Dinosaurs to chat about his work, his philosophy and process behind it all, and his upcoming miniseries The Wheel of Heaven.

Bonus Episode 3: Thor's Hour of Thunder Crosser - Jaws

August 14, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

We linked up with the Thor's Hour of Thunder crew to FINALLY get Scarlet Witch to watch Jaws. Mission Accomplished. Now, did she like it?

Episode 31: But I'm a Cheerleader

August 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Friend of the show Maddie is back to join Caitlin in introducing the fellas to the '90's cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader. The gang raves about Natasha Lyonne, dick iconography, and the constant barrage of queer jokes. We also wonder why Melanie Lynskey isn't in everything, she's the best.

Short Ends: Ep 4 The Blood of the Dinosaurs

August 02, 2022 11:30 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MB

On this episode of Short Ends, Jayson and Joe review The Blood of the Dinosaurs, a darkly funny short that has the frenetic energy of a late night psychedelic trip.

Episode 30: The Great Silence

July 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Caitlin is back and we're visiting the snowy mountians of Utah as we discuss Sergio Corbucci's The Great Silence, a film that is as cold and bleak as Joe's heart. C'est la vie.

Short Ends: Ep. 3 The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus

July 18, 2022 13:57 - 26 minutes - 19.9 MB

Jayson is back to review The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, a brand new monster movie/action flick that stars Danny Trejo even if it's just for a hot minute.

Short Ends: Ep. 2 What It Feels Like for a Girl

July 06, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.12 MB

Mando joins us to gives us his review of Megan Duffy's What It Feels Like for a Girl, a short that screened at Chattanooga Film Festival.

Short Ends: Ep. 1 Exo Sapien

July 02, 2022 12:15 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome to Short Ends, a spinoff series looking at upcoming or newly released Short Films and Features. Jayson joins us to discuss Exo Sapien, a short that screened at this Chattanooga Film Festival (2022).

Episode 29: Cleo from 5 to 7

June 25, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

We're chatting French New Wave with new guest Natalie as Joe introduces the crew to Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7. We talk pointy boobs, tarot cards, and of course, the many cats of Varda.

Episode 28: The Beyond

June 03, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

We're traveling to a spooky hotel in New Orleans with new guest to the show Alyssa as we talk Lucio Fulci's The Beyond.

Episode 27: Pink Flamingos

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Even with the hectic events of 2022, we still find time to satisfy our perverted urges. Listen, as we not only commit another act of indecent exposure, but add to this social horror by making our guest wait in the car. Is there no shame? Lara joins us as we talk John Waters' Pink Flamingos.

Episode 26: Alligator

May 09, 2022 08:59 - 59 minutes - 44.1 MB

This episode Mary and Nick join Joe to talk 1980's Alligator, a movie that delivers on its title. Hint, it's not a crocodile.

Episode 25: Paper Moon

April 18, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

New guest to the show Whitney takes us back to 1930's Kasasas by way of 1973 in Peter Bogdanovich's Paper Moon. A movie with more than it's fair share of surprises including a wonderful performance by Tatum O'Neal.

Episode 24: Deliverance

April 01, 2022 15:17 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Joe and Caitlin are joined by new guest Dave from The Wicked Wild as they brave the wilderness of northern Georgia and discuss John Boorman's Deliverance (1972).

Episode 23: The Holy Mountain

March 18, 2022 05:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

We are on a spiritual journey with new guest to the show, Adam, as we journey up The Holy Mountain (1973).

Episode 22: I, Tonya

February 25, 2022 11:37 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

There's alway gotta be one asshole judge and of course it's when Caitlin brings a favorite I, Tonya to the table. Graham joins us as we discuss the 2017's dark comedic look at Tonya Harding and the ship of fools that sunk her career faster than you can say, "There's no such thing as truth".

Episode 21: Repo Man

February 11, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Let's get sushi and not pay! Actually instead, listen to us with new guest to the show Thor from Thor's Hour of Thunder as we discuss Alex Cox's 1984 cult classic Repo Man.

Episode 20: Marie Antoinette

January 28, 2022 11:56 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

We're back and so is friend of the show, Elizabeth, as we travel back in time to the late 1700's with Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette

Episode 19: 2021 Year in Review

January 22, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Caitlin and Joe look back at their highlights of 2021. From new releases, to theatrical experiences, to realizing Joe has no idea what modern MTV looks like, we reflect and celebrate what has been an odd but exciting year in film.

Episode 18: Strange Brew

January 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Joe & Caitlin enlist friend of the podcast Mando to travel to The Great White North and check out 1983's Strange Brew, a wonderful comedy starring the McKenzie brothers. We also ponder, was Max von Sydow born old? And a special treat, Mando schools us on Canadian Metal!!

Episode 17: Total Recall & Showgirls

January 03, 2022 20:50 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

We are back with a Paul Verhoeven double feature as well as return guests, jaime & Tami from Texas Chainpaw Massacre, as we cover Total Recall & Showgirls. We also try and understand how one can become so desensitized to boobs on a screen but by God, this Dutch director managed to pull it off. Cheers?

Episode 16: Insomnia

December 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

New guest to the show, Colleen joins us to try and figure out why Al Pacino is so damn tired. Like all the time. My man, get some rest.

Episode 15: Mamma Mia

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 45.9 MB

Life can be all about the little victories. Sometimes you get to chat about a movie that brings you pure joy, other times you may find your father by inviting three of your mom's exes to you wedding. That's right, this episode Caitlin and Joe talk about Mamma Mia!!

Episode 14: Speed

December 03, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Pop quiz hot shot, how many podcasts covering Speed open their episode description with "pop quiz hot shot"? Our friend Mary joins us with some Speed themed slam poetry as we discuss Keanu Reeves' action packed flick and try to figure out what Jeff Daniels smells like.

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