First Time Films
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTake a film one or more of our panelists has not seen. Watch it. Talk about it. Simple.
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First Time Films 100: Avatar
May 29, 2022 10:59 - 58 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's time to say goodbye as the First Time Films OGs cast their eyes over the highest-grossing film of all time, Avatar. We hope you enjoy our final episode!
First Time Films 99: Don't Look Up
May 17, 2022 20:57 - 56 minutes - 35.7 MBDavid, Nicky and Kieran talk last year's Netflix Oscar nominee Don't Look Up, before discussing a bunch of Star Wars news: check it out!
First Time Films 98: Saving Private Ryan
May 07, 2022 09:32 - 53 minutes - 32.2 MBJack is joined by Grace and the returning Iain to chat Spielberg's war epic Saving Private Ryan. They also chat trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder and are contractually obliged to continue David's countdown to Bullet Train.
First Time Films 97: Bride Wars
April 15, 2022 13:25 - 37 minutes - 23.3 MBDavid, Erin and AJ take a look at 2009's Bride Wars! Check it out!
First Time Films 96: Tombstone
April 04, 2022 20:09 - 41 minutes - 26.4 MBDavid and Jack take a look at the tale of Wyatt Earp in the form of 1993's Tombstone! Check it out!
First Time Films 95: Brokeback Mountain
March 26, 2022 10:17 - 48 minutes - 30.9 MBThe team are here breaking down Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain! They also take a look at the trailer for the upcoming A24 flick Men: check it out!
First Time Films 94: Django Unchained
March 16, 2022 23:04 - 53 minutes - 34.8 MBThe team look back on Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained before David excitedly proclaims himself a passenger aboard the Bullet Train: check it out!
First Time Films 93: Jerry Maguire
February 21, 2022 11:03 - 39 minutes - 26.6 MBSHOW ME THE MONEY! Kwaku and AJ are here to chat about the Tom Cruise flick Jerry Maguire! Check it out!
First Time Films 92: The Farewell
February 16, 2022 10:30 - 45 minutes - 29.5 MBDavid and Grace are here to chat about A24's 2019 release The Farewell, as well as give some thoughts on the Oscar nominations: check it out!
First Time Films 91: Paddington
February 06, 2022 21:40 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MBIn the first episode of the year David, Erin and Nicky take a look at the family-film Paddington! Check it out!
First Time Films 90: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
December 30, 2021 13:30 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBIn the last show of 2021, Heather and AJ take us back to Hogwarts to chat about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Check it out!
First Time Films 89: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
December 24, 2021 12:24 - 37 minutes - 23.1 MBAs a special Christmas Eve treat, the OG team is back to chat about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Reunited and it feels so good!
First Time Films 88: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 35.6 MBDavid and Kwaku are joined by our very special guests Kat & Sonny to celebrate 20 years of the Wizarding World on screen as they look back at Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: check it out!
First Time Films 87: School of Rock
November 26, 2021 10:13 - 40 minutes - 26 MBThe team are eventually joined by Kwaku to chat about the School of Rock! Check it out!
First Time Films 86: Twilight
November 11, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBAre you Team Edward? Or are you team Jacob? AJ, Heather and Manon answer important questions like this on this week's episode, where they look back at 2008's Twilight!
First Time Films 85: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
November 04, 2021 13:52 - 33 minutes - 21.5 MBGrace is joined by Robb Jayne and Sarah Grieve to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas! They also chat about the confirmation of Dune: Part 2, and some Hocus Pocus casting news!
First Time Films 84: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 26, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 34.5 MBDavid is joined by AJ and Kwaku to do the Time Warp again! David also gives his thoughts on Dune and Halloween Kills: check it out!
The Missing B: Aggressive Erasure in Contemporary Cinema
October 24, 2021 14:07 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBDavid ends our Missing B series, taking a look at contemporary examples of bisexual erasure in Bohemian Rhapsody and Call Me By Your Name: check it out!
The Missing B: Brokeback Mountain and Monosexual Privilege
October 17, 2021 13:28 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBThis episode will focus on the early 2000’s, looking specifically on the release of Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005). Particular attention will be made to exploring the reasons as to why the presence of male bisexuality was largely omitted from the discourse surrounding Brokeback Mountain, both from mainstream film critics and contemporary academics, identifying the film as a turning point in the repudiation of the male bisexual from mainstream American films.
First Time Films 83: Jennifer's Body
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 26.6 MBJack, Grace and Erin kick-off spooky season here at First Time Films, as they look back at the 2009 horror-comedy film starring Megan Fox that has become something of a cult-classic: Jennifer's Body. Grace also gives her thought on No Time to Die! Check it out!
The Missing B: Sexual Transgression in 20th Century Film
October 02, 2021 19:18 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBLooking at temporary transvestite films like Some Like It Hot and other queer works like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, David Campbell explains how 20th century films misrepresented the male bisexual in the few works they actually appeared. Check it out!
The Missing B: An Introduction
September 26, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBIn the first installment of this new series, David Campbell provides an introduction to this study which will track the historic erasure of the male bisexual from American mainstream cinema. He will also spend time in this episode explaining how film academics have helped contribute to this erasure.
First Time Films 82: Mamma Mia
September 25, 2021 10:46 - 41 minutes - 26.2 MBOur very own Donna and the Dynamos take a look at every performance, deciding whether it is Iconic or Not Iconic. They also answer the question "Who's Your Daddy?!" and decide what's the deal with Sophie! Check it out!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review
September 23, 2021 08:42 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBTruff and Jack are here to review the latest offering in the MCU: check it out!
First Time Films 81: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
September 14, 2021 12:48 - 55 minutes - 34.9 MBKwaku is joined by Jack and Grace to discuss Ang Lee's modern classic, as well as looking at the trailer from The Matrix: Resurrections.
First Time Films 80: Boyz n the Hood
August 02, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBKwaku is back in the hosting chair as the team look at John Singleton's directorial debut Boyz n the Hood: check it out!
First Time Films 79: There Will Be Blood
July 20, 2021 13:41 - 47 minutes - 30.3 MBDavid, Grace and technophobe Marnie are joined by special guest Nick Harley to chat about Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood: check it out!
First Time Films 78: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
July 12, 2021 15:58 - 53 minutes - 33.8 MBDaniel Campbell fills in this week with AJ and Erin to chat about this 2010 gem from Edgar Wright. They also discuss Black Widow's performance at the box-office compared to the money it made on Disney +: check it out!
First Time Films 77: Superbad
June 29, 2021 10:39 - 42 minutes - 27.3 MBGrace is joined by Nicky and The Big Pitcher's Jack Graham to chat about Superbad! They also review the new trailer for The Suicide Squad, before Nicky has a rant: check it out!
First Time Films 76: Crazy Rich Asians
June 21, 2021 18:03 - 49 minutes - 30.9 MBThe team are back talking 2018's Crazy Rich Asians! They also weigh in on the Batman sex scandal, while also giving their thoughts on Disney's record with LGBTQ+ characters: check it out!
First Time Films 75: Pan's Labyrinth
May 18, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBAJ is joined by guests Manon and Keir to chat about 2006's Pan's Labyrinth! They also discuss the latest casting announcements for Knives Out 2: check it out!
First Time Films 74: Mank
April 20, 2021 17:33 - 56 minutes - 35.6 MBThe team are here reviewing David Fincher's Oscar contender, Mank. They also take a look at the trailer for the MCU's latest effort, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: check it out!
First Time Films 73: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
April 12, 2021 16:22 - 46 minutes - 29.1 MBIT'S NICE! The gang are back this month looking at this season's awards contenders, starting with Borat Subsequent Moviefilm! They then touch on the BAFTAs and discuss franchises they wish would just die. Check it out!
First Time Films 72: Zodiac
March 29, 2021 14:14 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBThe team are back with guest Angus McGregor to chat about David Fincher's Zodiac! They also review the new trailer for The Suicide Squad: check it out!
First Time Films 71: Midsommar
March 23, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 42 MBThe team are back with a brilliant deep-dive into Ari Aster's 2019 flick, Midsommar! They also attempt to discuss the Oscar nominations announced last week... Check it out!
First Time Films 70: Coming to America
March 15, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe Crown Prince of Lenzie Kwaku Adjei is joined by Nicky and Iain to chat about Coming to America! They also discuss the news Michael B. Jordan will direct Creed 3, and the plot synopsis of Space Jam: A New Legacy: check it out!
First Time Films 69: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
March 01, 2021 11:08 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAJ is joined by Marnie and special guests Heather and Manon to talk about Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire. They also discuss the trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot as well as the saga behind the subtitle of the next Spider-Man film: check it out!
First Time Films 68: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
February 21, 2021 16:27 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBChaos erupts as Iain tries to reign in the three OG's of First Time Films as they take a look at Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! They also review trailers for Cruella and the Snyder Cut, as well as address comments recently made by Martin Scorsese. Check it out!
First Time Films 67: When Harry Met Sally
February 14, 2021 15:23 - 59 minutes - 37.4 MBGrace is joined by Nicky and Kwaku to talk the late-80's rom-com classic, When Harry Met Sally. They also talk the death of Christopher Plummer and the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's Old! Check it out!
First Time Films 66: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker
January 31, 2021 16:49 - 54 minutes - 33.7 MBThe team round out the trilogy by discussing The Rise of Skywalker! Safe to say the panel were divided on this one! They also discuss the latest trailers for Godzilla vs. Kong and Raya and the Last Dragon. Check it out!
First Time Films 65: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
January 25, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBTruff is joined by AJ and the star of our recent Star Wars Trivia Gauntlet Kieran Docherty to talk about one of the most divisive Star Wars films ever: The Last Jedi. They also discuss Wonka prequel plans and news of a Peaky Blinders film. Check it out!
First Time Films 64: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
January 17, 2021 14:26 - 57 minutes - 36.1 MBAfter the amazing success of our Star Wars Trivia Gauntlet, the team are back to talk Disney's first voyage into the galaxy far far away with J.J. Abram's The Force Awakens! Check it out!
First Time Films 63: Love Actually
December 23, 2020 14:38 - 53 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's time for our boozy Christmas special, and it is chaos! Sweeney hasn't watched the film, Grace arrives late, AJ talks about biscuit people, Truff takes pleasure in the emotional pain of others, and Jack Higgins takes aim at a former child star. Check it out team!
First Time Films 62: The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 19, 2020 12:59 - 48 minutes - 30.3 MBGrace is joined by Truff and Kwaku to talk the class Muppet adaption of the Charles Dicken's classic! They also talk the Disney film announcements from the investor's day. Check it out!
First Time Films 61: Die Hard
December 11, 2020 07:52 - 45 minutes - 30.2 MBIain is joined by AJ and Sweeney to kick off Christmas movie season with Die Hard! They also talk the news that Warner Bros. 2021 release slate will go to HBO Max the same day it hits theaters. AND, as a special treat, we've salvaged a section from the infamous lost Die Hard show from two years ago featuring Truff, Jacj, Joe Thomas and FT Football's Conor McCann. Check it out!
First Time Films 60: The Karate Kid (1984)
November 26, 2020 17:39 - 47 minutes - 30.3 MBSensei Iain is here with Kwaku and new panelist Marnie to discuss The Karate Kid. They also attempt to report the news. Horribly. Check it out!
First Time Films 59: Gladiator
November 19, 2020 21:51 - 45 minutes - 28.6 MBThe team are back and they do not agree on Ridley Scott's Best Picture winner Gladiator. They also discuss the possibility of a live-action Lilo and Stitch and Chris Pratt joining Thor: Love and Thunder.
First Time Films 58: Gone Girl
November 11, 2020 20:51 - 55 minutes - 34.4 MBAJ, Grace, and Erin are here to chat about David Fincher's modern classic Gone Girl. They also chat Fincher's best films, as well as Johnny Depp's Fantastic Beasts departure. Check it out!
First Time Films 57: Jaws
October 31, 2020 10:13 - 58 minutes - 37.2 MBIn our Halloween special, it's time for you to be scared to go back in the water! Join Iain, Truff, Kwaku and guest Scott McLeod as they watch Jaws! Check it out!
First Time Films 56: Halloween (2018)
October 21, 2020 15:56 - 49 minutes - 31 MBHorror Month continues as Truff is joined by AJ and special guest Robb Jayne to discuss David Gordon Green's Halloween! They also talk Wicked getting a new director and the poster for Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon! Check it out!