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Films at First Sight

Joe Ferry & Graham Brinkert
The Astrologer
Craig Denney
Westchester Film Festival
Chattanooga Film Festival
Suture
Southland Tales
Japan
The Boxer's Omen
All That Jazz
Deathstalker
Black Narcissus
Prom Car 91
Who Killed Teddy Bear
Ingmar Bergman
Barry Lyndon
Dead Souls
Exhumed Films
Dead By Dawn
Bugonia
Reedland

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!

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Jody and Mando from the Dads from the Crypt podcast join Joe to talk about Sam Fox's funny and colorful short film, "The Blue Diamond". Will this farcical funeral indoctrinate the fellas or will the slopes be a bit too slippery for their taste. Throw... more

Deke from Sidetrackd16 joins us for our "Star Search" month which kicks off with Robert Mitchum! Oh, and we're throwing in Elizabeth Taylor and Mia Farrow as well in Joseph Losey's Secret Ceremony! So, join us for an escapade in questionable relation... more

We're celebrating the start of summer with friends and intimate stories from the South Jersey Shore. Rachel and Tillie join Joe to discuss AGFA's recent release of Carol Weaks Cassidy and Ruth Leitman's documentary Wildwood, NJ, a wild and captivatin... more

We celebrate the end of our insanely vain dive into Craig Denney's The Astrologer with good friend of the show Steve, who has more than a few questions for us about the movie. Will the tables be turned on us or will Steve realize there is no point in... more

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Recent Guests

Ariel Messman-Rucker
Guest interviewee discussing The Astrologer
More Deadly (co-host on that show)
Episode: Episode 93.7: The Astrologer w/ Ariel
Whitney Lynn
Guest on The Astrologer episode, introduced as a traveler and astrologist
Episode: Episode 93.5: The Astrologer w/ Whitney Lynn
Rachel Shatto
Guest, Virgo, actor/creative
Episode: Episode 93.3: The Astrologer w/ Rachel Shatto
Brian McKenzie
Guest; discussed The Astrologer
Episode: Episode 93.2: The Astrologer w/ Brian McKenzie
Rosalie Kicks
Contributor from MovieJawn zine
MovieJawn
Episode: Episode 91: Barry Lyndon (1975)
Caitlin Grant
Host of Plug It Up!
Plug It Up!
Episode: Episode 81: All That Jazz (1979)
April Henry
Temple University Hall of Fame fencing member
Temple University
Episode: Episode 65: Captain Blood (1935)
Matthew Sorrento
Author and editor of Becoming Nosferatu: Stories Inspired by Silent German Horror
Bare Manor Media / Becoming Nosferatu book
Episode: Episode 62: Faust (1926) & Becoming Nosferatu w/ Matthew Sorrento

Hosts

Joe
Host of Films at First Sight, leading discussions on cinema with a first-time viewer perspective; often drives conversations with a blend of enthusiasm, humor, and critical insight.
Graham
Co-host of Films at First Sight, focuses on maintaining a lively, well-informed roundtable with contextual knowledge of cinema history and craft.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Good times

    They cover a wide variety of films and clearly enjoy themselves while doing it. It’s a good time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soft Power Soldier
    United States3 months ago
  • braying donkeys

    they think everything out of their mouth is positvely hysterical like so many other open mic’ers that think they can review movies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    albert cader
    United States8 months ago
  • Unique Insight Into Interesting Films

    Very insightful, very knowledgeable, it’s a pleasure listening to these folks talk film.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beast of Valley Rd
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun podcast

    Very fun and funny movie podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wingnutrabbi18
    United States5 years ago

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Some listeners feel the humor can be polarizing for certain comments.
Shows deep cinephile knowledge with approachable banter.
Audience appreciates the guest diversity and cross-show discussions.
Often highlights under-the-radar films and festival chatter, which is valuable for discovery.
A mix of thoughtful critique and lively humor; guests add fresh perspectives.

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Episode 93.4: The Astrologer w/ Space Lawyer Adam
Q: Before we do, we want to hear, in your own words, what is The Astrologer about?
Adam explains that it's about a man who is deeply infatuated and arrogant, while also highlighting financial and ethical themes, including misguided diversification and an obsession with control.
Episode 93.8: The Astrologer w/ Steve
Q: What did you think was the most striking part of the film's structure?
The hosts point to how the film jumps between genres and locations in rapid succession, creating a feel of relentless energy that defies traditional storytelling, which Steve describes as entertainingly chaotic.
Episode 93.5: The Astrologer w/ Whitney Lynn
Q: Before we get into that, Whitney, in your own words, what is The Astrologer about?
It's an epic, sprawling story of a troubled youth who moves from jail to carny life, believing his own mythmaking and becoming an astrologer whose world is part performance, part manipulation, with hijinks and a lot of chaotic energy.
Episode 94: I Love Boosters (2026)
Q: William, new to the show, what did you think overall of I Love Boosters?
William found it exuberant and exciting, praising the casting and the three-dimensional characters, particularly Corvette, and appreciated the activist thread and the film's vibrant look and sound even as he noted it can be a little chaotic in its storytelling.
Episode 93.7: The Astrologer w/ Ariel
Q: All right, Ariel, in your own words, what is the astrologer about?
Ariel explains that while every scene seems clear on a micro level, the film as a whole feels incoherent, like a collection of weird moments and a loosely connected thread about crime, cons, and travel, leaving the core message elusive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Films at First Sight

What is Films at First Sight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore cinema through the lens of a first-time viewer, covering everything from classic films to contemporary releases, with frequent forays into film festivals, genre cinema, and niche topics. Episodes feature roundtable analysis, first-time-viewer perspectives, guest critics, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that shed light on production, legacy, and industry trends. The show often pairs rigorous cinephilia with approachable humor, making it a solid fit for listeners who want thoughtful, spoiler-light discussions of a wide range of titles and formats, from festival shorts to groundbreaking features. A notable strength is the guest mix, which leans into zine culture, podcast crossovers, and specialty cinema communities, adding di... more

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4. Brian McKenzie
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6. Caitlin Grant
7. April Henry
8. Matthew Sorrento

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