Films at First Sight

Joe and Graham celebrate and explore cinema, new and old, through the lens of the first time viewer. Such a wide angle includes the underserved medium of short films as well as the glancing into the future through film festivals and upcoming releases!

Episode 92: Being There (1979) 05/01/2026

Episode 92: Being There (1979) We're winding down our monthe of "Cream of the Crop" films with Hal Ashby's comedic gem, Being There, a film about cinema's first TV casualty played by the idelible Peter Sellers. Join us as we touch on his career, as well as Hal Ashby's filmography, while on a cinematic journey to discover if the white man really does have a God complex. /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/41116405

Episode 91: Barry Lyndon (1975) 04/21/2026

Episode 91: Barry Lyndon (1975) We're back and this week we are bringing some friends with us as we climb the European social ladder with Stanley Kubrick's epic Barry Lyndon. Rosalie Kicks and Benjamin Leonard from MovieJawn give us the lowdown on Philly's BEST 'zine while we discuss duels, kissing cousins, the casting of this sweeping tale, and ponder the art that we would surround ourselves with. Will this lauded film lead us to a better and more fulfilled life or will fate intercede in the worst way? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40953915

Episode 90: Irma Vep (1996) 04/14/2026

Episode 90: Irma Vep (1996) This week we are looking at a film about the filmmaking process with the help of Ariel and Rachel from the More Deadly podcast as we discuss Olivier Assayas' Irma Vep from 1996. That's right, it's French cinema, Maggie Cheung, and a whole lotta questions! Will this meta-flick about a remake of Les Vampires be a success or will the gang feel like they've been robbed of their most precious commodity, time? Tune in to find out!! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40868700

Short Ends: De Düva (1968) 04/11/2026

Short Ends: De Düva (1968) Levi from the Well-Adjusted Horror Podcast joins us for an episode of Short Ends that is a bit silly and odd. We're talking De Düva from 1968, an Oscar nominated black & white short film that parodies the work of Ingmar Bergman. Will it turn out to be a hit with the fellas or will it just a pundent avian turd of a film? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40810825

Episode 89: Persona (1966) 04/06/2026

Episode 89: Persona (1966) We're kicking off a month of "cream of the crop" films with an arthouse flick that continues to be studied and criticized. Levi from the Well-Adjusted Horror Podcast joins us as our Ingmar Bergman expert as we chat about Persona from 1966. Will the enigmatic dive into the self click for the fellas or will they be left unable or unwilling to put the pieces together? Does any of it matter when things look so beautiful? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40742790

Episode 88: Revolver Lily (2023) 03/31/2026

Episode 88: Revolver Lily (2023) We are wrapping up our look at assassin films by heading back to Japan with Isao Yukisada's Revolver Lily, a gorgeous period-set action film starring the undeniable Hurka Ayase. And what would this cinematic adventure be without a final showdown as the fellas pit each of our killers against each other to determine the last person or persons standing. Will Yuri Ozone save the day or will the fellas be left wounded, wishing things could be different? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40680560

Exposure Time: Dead by Dawn (2025) 03/26/2026

Exposure Time: Dead by Dawn (2025) Welp, Joe is trapped in a creepy Polish cinema and there is a masked killer lurking about. Luckily, he is not alone and it is just a movie. Jody and Mando from the Dads From the Crypt podcast join him to chat about Dawid Torrone's new horror film, Dead by Dawn. Will the fellas become another unwilling victim to the multieyed maniac or will they live to watch this slasher flick another day? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40629680

Episode 87: The Hit (1984) 03/23/2026

Episode 87: The Hit (1984) We're hitting the road with a ragtag group of highly dangerous individuals when we sit down to chat about Stephen Frears' The Hit from 1984, a film that makes you wonder what a future with a bleach blonde Tim Roth would really hold. Will the fellas survive the journey across the sunbaked terrain of rural Spain or will they loose their cool and wish the whole bloody trip never took place? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40587870

Episode 86: Le Samouraï (1967) 03/16/2026

Episode 86: Le Samouraï (1967) We are back with another killer episode, or at least another episode about a killer. And a disarmingly beautiful at that! Alain Delon brings an otherworldly amount of cool to Jean-Pierre Melville' s Le Samouraï, a film that set the template for action thrillers to come. And a film that Joe can say he finally saw! Did the fellas fall for Jef's cold charm, or will they just be another mark for a legendary letdown? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40496245

Episode 85: Baby Assassins (2021) 03/10/2026

Episode 85: Baby Assassins (2021) We're diving into a new theme for next month with a bang thanks to Anya from Celluloid Consommé. So, join us as we look at the profession of MURDER as seen across the globe. First up is Yugo Sakamoto’s Baby Assassins from 2021, a film that takes downtime as serious as completing the Organization’s next hit. Luckily for us all, the wholesome charm that Saori Izawa and Akari Takaishi bring to the screen may be a deadlier weapon than even the sharpest blade or quickest gun. Will the three of us be able to survive this new living situation or will we consider a major career change? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40384315

Exposure Time: Dead Souls (2025) 02/28/2026

Exposure Time: Dead Souls (2025) Join us as we take a look at Alex Cox's latest (and final?) film thanks to the fine folks at San Francisco IndieFest, Dead Souls, a Westerm adaptation of Nikolay Gogol's satire of the same name. Will the reinvention of the tale of greed, corruption, and classism strike a chord with the fellas or will it just be another cinematic obituary? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40265460

Episode 84 Exhumed Films 3D Spectacular 02/26/2026

Episode 84 Exhumed Films 3D Spectacular This week we are diving into the third dimension alongside Wit from the Another '80s Podcast as we chat about Exhumed Films' 3D Spectacular event held LIVE at the Colonial Theatre. That's right, it's a jampacked TRIPLE FEATURE with Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, and Starchaser: The Legend of Orin, all presented in their original 35mm format and all in 3D. Will the fellas survive the intergalactic trip through the stroboscopic gimmick or will their eyes be blasted into space dust as they focus on a rock that looks REALLY CLOSE. Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40241125

Episode 83: Bugonia (2025) 02/06/2026

Episode 83: Bugonia (2025) This week we are joined by Caitlin from the Plug It Up Podcast and Deke from Sidetrackd16 to talk about aliens, CEOs, conspiracy theories, and some wickedly dark humor. That's right, it's Yorgos Lanthimos' latest mind-melter, Bugonia. Is the film worthy of all of the Oscars buzzzzz? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/40018535

Episode 82: Reedland (2025) 01/29/2026

Episode 82: Reedland (2025) Deke joins the fellas to wade into Sven Bresser's contemplative murder mystery, Reedland. Amongst the reeds, we talk about first-time actors, the impact of isolation and how environments can reflect one's inner feelings, what constitutes a feature film, and FINALLY try to get to the bottom of where horses really come from. Will the reflective mystery click with the crew or will they get lost in the natural static of the world? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39923285

Episode 81: All That Jazz (1979) 01/19/2026

Episode 81: All That Jazz (1979) Graham is at the wheel and taking Joe and Caitlin from the Plug It Up! Horror Podcast on one helluva ride through the mind of musical maniac. That's right, we're talking Bob Fosse's All That Jazz, a film that has enough sweat to make even Joe Spinell nervous. Join us as we dive deep into a film that is as self indulgant as it is bursting at the seams with talent, joy and love for the craft. /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39789990

Episode 80: Deathstalker (2025) 01/12/2026

Episode 80: Deathstalker (2025) Grab your sharpest blade and nock your finest arrow as we head into the world of dark fantasy with Steven Kostanski's Deathstalker. And it wouldn't be a proper journey without a proper crew! Mando from Dads from the Crypt and Levi from the Well-Adjusted Horror podcast join Joe to talk about their taste in Sword & Sorcery films, Robert E. Howard, Frank Frazetta, remakes of B-Movies, giant blades, and of course swamp cuddling. Will the fellas survive their journey to a VERY BAD PLACE or will Nekromemnon prevail, plunging their cinematic world into eternal darkness? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39697745

Episode 79: I Come in Peace AKA Dark Angel (1990) 01/05/2026

Episode 79: I Come in Peace AKA Dark Angel (1990) This week we've got drug dealers, aliens, sophisticated detectives, uptight FBI agents, and enough explosions to turn Michael Bay into Tex Avery's Howling Wolf. Oh, and we forgot to mention, it's also Christmastime. That's right, we're talking Craig R. Baxley's action/sci-fi thrillride, I Come in Peace AKA Dark Angel with Deke from Sidetrakd16. Will this out-of-this-world tale create an endorphin burst large enough to trigger an intergalactic takeover of the planet or will the fellas be left stranded looking for another fix? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39611065

Episode 78: One Battle After Another (2025) 12/29/2025

Episode 78: One Battle After Another (2025) We're back and this week we are covering Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, a film that has a little something for everyone. We're talking revolution, vaping, Leonardo DiCaprio, modern western motifs, comfy robes, white supremicists that LOVE Santa Claus, Sean Penn's induction into the Ministry of Silly Walks, and of course, a few small beers. So, remember to breathe, and tune in to find out if PTA televised the revolution or if Gil Scott-Heron was right all along! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39552895

Short Ends: The Occupant of the Room (2025) 12/19/2025

Short Ends: The Occupant of the Room (2025) It's that time of year where a chill in the air can be so cold that it permeates everything, eventually settling deep in one's bones. Luckily, we have friends, fire, and ghost stories to keep us warm. Alyssa of the The Silver Scream Podcast joins Joe to discuss Kier-La Janisse's hauntingly good adaptation of "The Occupant of the Room", an eerie tale of a man just trying to find a safe place to sleep. Did the crew survive the night or were the spectral happenings in the Alps just too much to overcome? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39467880

Episode 77: Suture (1993) 12/15/2025

Episode 77: Suture (1993) This week, Graham brings Joe and Steve on a noirish journey through a desert full of family drama, betrayals, pyschobabble, and identity crisis, in Scott McGehee and David Siegel's stylish thriller Suture. Will the fellas get swept up in the mystery or will it be another unfortunate case of mistaken identity? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39410315

Episode 76: Cloud (2024) 12/05/2025

Episode 76: Cloud (2024) Whoops, sorry for the delay! We got distracted exploring eBay. Fortunately, we came back with the goods! Join us as we chat about Kiyoshi Kurosawa's latest thriller, Cloud, a film that ultimately asks, what are you really willing to sell to feel fulfilled? And according to Joe going gaga for the Japanese auteur, it may be EVERYTHING. Tune in to find out if the fellas fell upon another cinematic gem or if it was all just another scam! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39290475

Episode 75: Black Narcissus (1947) 11/24/2025

Episode 75: Black Narcissus (1947) This week we are tightening up our habits alongside Rachel from the More Deadly Podcast and Whitney from the Oh My Horror Movie Challenge, as we talk about the Powell & Pressburger epic from 1947, Black Narcissus. Will the crew be swept away by the sensuous winds of the Himalays or will it all just be too much resulting in deeds most foul? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/39149100

Episode 74: Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965) 11/10/2025

Episode 74: Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965) This week, friend of the show Deke joins us as we head back to the Deuce with Joseph Cates' leering and pervy thriller, Who Killed Teddy Bear. It's an evening full of menacing phone calls, Sixties bops, rampant perversity, and of course, Sal Mineo's workout routine. And let's be honest, that last part is the entire reason Joe picked the film in the first place 🥴 /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38977010

Short Ends: Prom Car '91 (2022) 11/07/2025

Short Ends: Prom Car '91 (2022) Jody from Dads from the Crypt joins us again for another episode of Short Ends, and he's taking Joe to the prom. Well, sorta. He showed Joe a short film about a couple of kids whose romantic prom night takes a nightmarish turn. Join us as we chat about Brian Otting's "Prom Car '91"! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38948960

Short Ends: Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) 11/07/2025

Short Ends: Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) Short Ends is back and getting esoteric with Jody from Dads from the Crypt as he joins Joe to discuss Maya Deren and Alexandr Hackenschmied's experimental silent short film from 1943, "Meshes of the Afternoon". So, step out of time with us as we discuss cloaked killers, doppelgangers, and sunlight horror while becoming increasingly concerned with the inherent dangers of taking an afternoon nap. /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38922855

Episode 73: Drive (1997) 10/27/2025

Episode 73: Drive (1997) Technical difficulties be damned, nothing can stop Joe from talking about Steve Wang's stylistic action spectaluar Drive from 1997. With Graham on his own adventure, Wit and Zac swing on by to chat about Brittany Murphy, Hong Kong influences, friendship in films, and of course, cyborgs. Will Mark Dacascos win over their hearts or will they be as cold and mechanical as the advanced model? Throw some boots on your hands and tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38791710

Episode 72: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) 10/22/2025

Episode 72: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) This week, we are joined by Mando from the Dads from the Crypt podcast to discuss Daniel Goldhaber's eco-terrorism thriller, How to Blow Up a Pipeline. Alongside the implicatations of commiting such a crime in today's society, the fellas discuss other lighthearted topics such as the upcoming Faces of Death remake and Mando explains what the Lawn Dart Hula Hoop Challenge is. Tune in to find out if it all goes to hell or if we successfully ride off into the night with another great film! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38740390

Episode 71: Eephus (2025) 10/16/2025

Episode 71: Eephus (2025) This week we're diving head first into one of Joe's favorite films of the year, Eephus. And it wouldn't be a baseball episode without a new member of the squad, friend of the show Ethan joins us for the first time to discuss the events that took place on the final day of play at Soldier's Field in Carson Lund's elegy to America's pasttime. Will this film be a homerun for Graham and Ethan or will they just get tired of the same old same old, throw their mits down, and walk off into the sunset? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38604370

Episode 70: Southland Tales (2006) 10/07/2025

Episode 70: Southland Tales (2006) This week Graham takes Joe on an inexplicable journey through Richard Kelly's Southland Tales, a film about porn stars, an amnesiac actor, the Book of Revelations, and so many other goddamn things that this could turn into a James Joyce-esque description if we hit each beat. So buckle up for opinions as divergent as Dwayne Johnson's acting abilities and get ready for some Fluid Karma as we try and parse through the madness of this sci-fi/action/drama/politcal satire from 2006. Will Joe be Left Behind or will he accept his role in all of the whirling chaos? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38494925

Phoenixville Film Festival 2025 10/04/2025

Phoenixville Film Festival 2025 Joe and Graham spent the weekend down at the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA taking in the sights and sounds of the 3rd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival. So, join us as we recap the festivities and chat about such feature films as Drink and be Merry, American Comic, and RARE: A Rare Disease Revolution. And it would not be a proper film festival without a bevy of short films, including "Warning: Strong Language", "Phillipsburg A Railroad Legacy", "Pipe Dream", "Christopher & the Bug", "Hope", "Baldy", "So Close", "Flowers, Birds & Dad", "Gods of Cable City", and "Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad". Check it out!! /episode/index/show/filmsatfirstsight/id/38464745

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