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Films at First Sight

Joe Ferry & Graham Brinkert
The Astrologer
Westchester Film Festival
Suture
Japan
All That Jazz
Black Narcissus
Deathstalker
Prom Car 91
Who Killed Teddy Bear
Ingmar Bergman
Barry Lyndon
Exhumed Films
Dead Souls
Dead By Dawn
Bugonia
Reedland
Baby Assassins
Craig Denney
The Hit
Irma Vep

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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The carnival lights are still bright but our dreams are even brighter. And yet, our guest's hair outshines them all. Rachel Shatto from the More Deadly Podcast as well as Bloody Good Horror, joins us to be asked a series of questions inspired by Crai... more

It's another SPECTACULAR! THRILLING! DIFFERENT! episode of Films at First Sight as our journey with Craig Denney's The Astrologer sails on. And what would an epic be without an appearance from somebody from the past? Brian McKenzie returns, but will ... more

Masterpiece to some, disasterpiece to others. Lots of others. Move over Taylor Swift, it's Craig Denney's The Astrologer Era. To celebrate, we are inviting 8 guests back to the show to watch the lost voyage of a man who wanted a sign too much and lea... more

We are wrapping up our coverage of the West Chester Film Festival with some highlights from the 3rd and final day of the celebration of the short film format. And what better way to kick things off than with some brunch and animation as we hit up the... more

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Rachel Shatto
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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
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Episode: Episode 91: Barry Lyndon (1975)
Caitlin Grant
Host of Plug It Up!
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Episode: Episode 81: All That Jazz (1979)

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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.

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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 Statesa month 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 States7 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 93.2: The Astrologer w/ Brian McKenzie
Q: What is the most surprising element of the film's structure or production?
The hosts discuss how the film uses voiceover and rapid cutaways to create a sense of a larger, more elaborate scheme, even as it reveals limitations in budget and rights issues that affect its theatrical release.
Episode 93.2: The Astrologer w/ Brian McKenzie
Q: Brian, in your words, what is The Astrologer about?
Brian explains that the film layers a personal vanity project with criminal undercurrents and dreamlike, disjointed storytelling, making it hard to pin down a single clear plot but intriguing as a disturbingly imaginative artifact.
Episode 80: Deathstalker (2025)
Q: Levi, what did you think of Steven Kostanski?
Levi says Kostanski hits every note he loves, balancing cheesy gore with inventive kills and strong world-building, and he especially praises the character Briss Bane as a refreshing, non-sexualized female lead.

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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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