Season 2

Dec. 31, 2023

2023's Worst Films: Critics' Roundup on First on Film | S02E28 Air

**Host:** Alex First **Guest Critics:** Jacqui Hammerton, Peter Krauss, Greg King **Episode Summary:** In this special year-end episode of "First On Film and Entertainment," host Alex First is joined by film critics Jacqu…
Dec. 24, 2023

Tomatoes, Tastes, and Thrillers: A Cinematic Feast | S02E27

Show Notes **Podcast:** First on Film and Entertainment **Host:** Alex First **Guest Film Critics:** Greg King, Peter Krause In this lively episode of 'First on Film and Entertainment,' Alex First, joined by film critics …
Dec. 24, 2023

A Festive Season of Film: Unpredictable Weather and Naughty Christmas Revels | S02E26

### Show Notes for "First on Film and Entertainment" Podcast **Episode Title:** "A Festive Season of Film: Unpredictable Weather and Naughty Christmas Revels" **Host:** Alex First **Guests:** Film Critics Greg King and Peter…
Dec. 17, 2023

Beyond Biopic: Cooper's "Maestro" Dances with Genius & Oscar Buzz | S02E25

First on Film & Entertainment: Show Notes - [Episode Date]Hosts: Alex First & Peter KrausHoliday Greetings & Current Events: - Warm wishes for Hanukkah and a moment of reflection on the ongoing conflict. - Excit…
Nov. 26, 2023

Festive Lights and Napoleon's Plight | S02E24

Should Christmas lights go up before December? Do Hanukkah and Christmas lights overlap? Peter and Alex debate festive decoration etiquette before reviewing new films like Joaquin Phoenix's Napoleon and the outback thriller …
Nov. 25, 2023

Chills, Thrills, and Board Game Spills: Reviewing 'Thanksgiving' and 'Monopoly Dreams' | S02E23

**Introduction:** - Welcome to First on Film and Entertainment, your go-to source for all things entertainment. - In this episode, join our hosts Alex First, Greg King, and Peter Krause as they dive into a mix of horror film…
Oct. 28, 2023

S02E22: Unearthing Greed and Tragedy: A 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Roundtable

In this riveting episode, Alex First leads a panel discussion with regular contributors Jackie Hammett, Peter Krause, and Greg King, unpacking the layers of Martin Scorsese's latest epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon." **Key …
Oct. 10, 2023

S02E21: Mamma Mia Magic & Exorcist Echoes

**Show Notes: First On Film and Entertainment Podcast with Alex First** 1. **Introduction:** - Host: Alex First - Special Guests: Greg King, Peter Krauss - Discussion on "Mamma Mia! The Musical" and its recent opening night …
Sept. 24, 2023

S02E20: Film Noir Fascination: Exploring Dark Cinema at the Italian Film Festival

**Show Notes for the First on Film and Entertainment Podcast** **Host:** Alex First **Special Guests:** Peter Kraus and Greg King **Episode Topic:** A Deep Dive into the Italian Film Festival - Now Open Across Australia! ---…
Sept. 4, 2023

S02E19: Football Frenzy & Film Violence: AFLW's Rise and Cinema's Impact

1. **Football Talk:** - Gregory's lack of entertainment due to no football. - Discussion on AFLW and its potential to be played before AFL matches. - The popularity of AFLW compared to the Matilda's. - The rush of AFL in int…
Aug. 27, 2023

S02E18: Women's World Cup Impact & "Gran Turismo" Movie Review: A Dive into Sports and Cinema

- **Topic:** The Women's World Cup and its impact on the nation. - Over half the population tuned in to watch. - The unexpected surge in viewership, including at live sites, pubs, and clubs. - Discussion on the growth of wom…
Aug. 13, 2023

S02E17: Cinema Resurgence & The Wes Anderson Debate: Barbie, Blockbusters, and Beyond

1. **Introduction & Recent Films**: - Discussion on recent films including "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie". - Debate on whether "Barbie" is exclusively a feminist movie or for a broader audience. - Mention of the Matilda's vi…
June 24, 2023

S02E15: One Fine Morning: A Review of a Bittersweet Drama plus The Flash & More

In this episode of First on Film and Entertainment, we review One Fine Morning, a slice-of-life drama starring Laya Saydu as Sandra, a widowed translator who juggles family, work, and romance. We discuss how the film explore…
June 24, 2023

S02E14: Recalling Tragedy: Exploring 'November' and a Feel-Good Journey in 'Book Club: The Next Chapte

In this episode of the First in Film and Entertainment podcast, the hosts delve into two contrasting films. The discussion begins with the deeply affecting movie, "November," which revolves around the aftermath of the coordi…
May 7, 2023

S02E13: Exploring Film Festivals: Reviews of South African and German Films

On this podcast, the hosts discuss the South African Film Festival and the German Film Festival, which both started recently. The South African Film Festival, taking place at the Classic Cinema, features about 20 films, incl…
April 23, 2023

S02E12: Exciting Times at the International Comedy Festival: Challenges and Opportunities in the Entertainment Industry

This podcast episode discusses the busy and exciting times in the film and entertainment industry due to the ongoing International Comedy Festival. Alex First (the host) talks about the challenge of attending every single pe…
April 16, 2023

S02E11: Festival Frenzy: Peter and Alex review the Fantastic Film Festival's opening night featuring outrageous films and difficult parking

In this episode, Peter and Alex discuss the opening night of the Fantastic Film Festival, which features a series of outrageous films. The festival, which showcases extreme behavior, language, and sex, is programmed by Hudso…
April 9, 2023

S02E10: Air // Dungeons &Dragons: Honour Among Thieves // Allelujah

Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should to avoid… Stream podcast episodes on-demand: https://www.bitesz.com/show/first-on-…
March 12, 2023

S02E06: Superheroes and more

S02E06 Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should to avoid… Stream podcast episodes on-demand: https://www.bitesz.com/show/fi…
March 12, 2023

S02E07: The BAFTAs plus other Film & Entertainment News

Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should to avoid… Stream podcast episodes on-demand: https://www.bitesz.com/show/first-on-…
Feb. 19, 2023

S02E05: Mary Poppins and more

First on film and entertainment, the week that Mary Poppins officially opened. Now, we all grew up with Mary Poppins and we saw the 1964 film, which if I'm not mistaken won five Oscars, including one for the indomitable Nann…
Jan. 29, 2023

S02E04 - The Oscar Nominations 2023

Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should you avoid… Movies discussed in this episode include: All Quiet on the Western Fron…
Jan. 17, 2023

S02E02: Breakpoint // The Golden Globes // Emily // Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre // Amadeus

First on Film & Entertainment S02E02 Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should you avoid… Movies discussed in this episo…
Jan. 4, 2023

S02E01: Lyle Lyle Crocodile // Puss In Boots: The Last Wish // A Man Called Otto // Glass Onion (reviews)

Join Alex First and his team of movie critic friends as they discuss the latest entertainment and movie news…what should you see, what should you avoid… Movies discussed in this episode include: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Puss In …