Bad First Impression

Devin Warner
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Bad First Impression

Bad First Impression is a podcast about movies and where we meet them. A comedy and discussion show, host Devin Warner and guests go to repertory, specialty, and new release movie screenings around NYC and discuss the film, the audience, venues, and whatever other experiences led them to a screening.

  1. 08/24/2024

    The Lord of the Rings (1978) with Alex Campo

    Who's that silhouette I see through a piece of cheesecloth backlit red? It's BFI regular Alex Campo, here for a discussion of Ralph Bakshi's 1978 film The Lord of the Rings! This week we dive deep on the first ever theatrical feature adaptation of Tolkien's work to discover if there's anything worthwhile in it. A strange, compromised adaptation of Fellowship of the Ring and about a third of Two Towers, LOTR '78 is a strange piece of the puzzle that is the franchise. At what point do the live action elements stop being artistic choices and turn into cost-cutting measures? Why was a political filmmaker famous for X-rated cartoons chosen to direct this project? How much continuity does this movie have with the two Rankin Bass specials that bookend it? Join Devin, KeriAnn and Alex as we go long on Bakshi's career and the strange development of this movie and its cancelled sequel!

    1h 40m

  2. 08/16/2024

    The Hobbit (1977)

    At long last, we're starting our Lord of the Rings series. This week, Devin and KeriAnn kick things off with a movie that everyone definitely remembers: Rankin Bass' 1977 adaptation of The Hobbit!   A TV movie created under dubious legal circumstance, The Hobbit is nonetheless the first released film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's world. How is it? Honestly, it has its moments! Listen in as we make our first deep dive into a Lord of the Rings movie by arguing if any of this movie's many, many songs are good, radical changes to the depiction of Gollum, and what the ideal runtime for an adaptation of The Hobbit is. (Hint, it's not 77 minutes, but it's definitely a lot shorter than the 474 it took for the live action trilogy!)   Subscribe, rate five stars, and leave us a review! If you'd like a video version of this or any of our other episodes, check us out on YouTube and make sure to subscribe, like and comment there as well!   Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube   Make sure to follow us on socials for episode release schedules, episode clips, and updates about the future of the show!   Instagram | TikTok   Episode artwork by Alex Campo and Lily Steinberg Logo artwork by Kristen Eng

    1h 21m

  3. 08/10/2024

    Deadpool & Wolverine with Sebass Maroun, Bobby Martin, and Kevin Wingertzahn

    Welcome to our first ever meta-podcast. Not really! We just like to say RaNdOm stuff like that sometimes.   From the Skeeter Stevenson Variety Hour, Kevin Wingertzahn and Sebass Maroun along with Bobby Martin make their return to the show for a... discussion? of the latest blockbuster MCU film: Deadpool & Wolverine. Why are we covering this movie? SEO, mostly. Did we like it? You'll just have to listen and find out!   Remember to rate five stars, follow, and leave us a review!   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube for video episodes!   YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts   Follow us on social media for show updates and clips!   Instagram | TikTok | Letterboxd

    2h 11m

  4. 07/30/2024

    Longlegs with Alex Campo

    We forgot we had our long legs on! Nicolas Cage expert Alex Campo returns to the show to discuss the new release: Os Perkins' Longlegs! It's a fantastic suspense film even if it doesn't live up to the marketing campaign dubbing it "one of the scariest movies of the decade," and it features an absolutely gonzo supporting performance from Nic Cage that rivals any of the work he's put out during his current career resurgence. So strap in, because Alex and I go very long(legs) discussing the current state of horror, what it takes to be a financial success in today's film market, and whatever the hell Cage is on in this movie. Hail Satan!   Follow us on social! We post episode clips and it's the best place to stay updated on what movies we're covering soon. Instagram | TikTok | Letterboxd   Watch on YouTube or download wherever you get your podcasts! Remember to rate five stars, follow for new episodes, and leave us a review! YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts   Episode artwork by Alex Campo Logo artwork by Kristen Eng

    2h 16m

  5. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    The Lord of the Rings: Series Trailer - There and Back Again... Again!

    We're going there and back again... Again! KeriAnn Eng is back to kick off our new miniseries together: a comprehensive review of the entire Lord of the Rings franchise! What do we hope to gain by doing this? Honestly, we're not even sure yet, so join us as we figure out why- after taking a three hour bus each way to see each of the LOTR original trilogy movies' extended editions in Staten Island- we are using this series to drive ourselves further into insanity. It'll be fun!   Follow us on social! Instagram | TikTok | Letterboxd   Follow on YouTube or wherever else you get your podcasts! YouTube | Spotify | Apple   Logo artwork by Kristen Eng Episode artwork by Alex Campo and Lily Steinberg

    29 min

  6. 07/12/2024

    Jersey Girl with Lily Steinberg

    It's the end of an era! Lily Steinberg is back to close out this season of Guest Defense episodes by discussing Kevin Smith's schmaltzy family comedy Jersey Girl. We get into the weird baggage this movie was asked to shoulder and why Kevin Smith should make his extended Snyder Cut of Jersey Girl more widely available. Also: We are so, so sorry for this episode's art work. Are you following us on social? There are episode clips as well as coverage schedules, including for our upcoming Lord of the RIngs series! Instagram | TikTok | Letterboxd Subscribe on YouTube and wherever else you get your podcasts! Remember to like, comment and leave a review! YouTube | Spotify | Apple

    1h 6m

  7. 07/05/2024

    Lifeforce with Max Evry

    Is that a naked space vampire? So close! It's Max Evry- author of A Masterpiece in Disarray- coming on the pod to discuss Tobe Hooper's box office bomb Lifeforce. But first, Max talks to me about his experience writing an exhaustive history of the production, release, and legacy of David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune and some of the insights he got from talking to over three dozen people involved in the production of the film. Once we switch back over to Lifeforce, discussion topics include: Seriously- why is this movie not titled Space Vampires? Does this movie contain enough nudity that it could be repurposed as medical staff training material? How many genre shifts can one movie have before it fully collapses? All this, and more! Max's book A Masterpiece in Disarray (David Lynch's Dune - An Oral History) is available now in a limited first edition! Amazon | Barnes & Noble | 1984 Publishing   Follow us on social media for episode clips and show updates! TikTok | Instagram | Letterboxd   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and remember to leave a five star review! Apple | Spotify | YouTube   Episode artwork by Lily Steinberg Logo artwork by Kristen Eng

    1h 7m

  8. 06/21/2024

    The Kissing Booth Trilogy with Connor Kwiecien

    Co-owner of Myfriendsbasement Studio and comedian Connor Kwiecien steps away from the controls and in front of the mic for a defense of Netflix's Kissing Booth Trilogy! I sat down and watched this whole trilogy- without even going to Staten Island- and I have questions. Connor, the world's foremost Kissing Booth scholar, has answers! Chief among those questions are: Is The Kissing Booth 2 the longest movie ever made? How are we supposed to relate to these characters' problem when they live in the most luxurious beachside mansions ever? Was it the smartest choice to have this trilogy kick off with a "mom gets sick and dies" montage? Follow the show on Instagram, and complain to TikTok about @bfipod being banned with no warning or reason! Until we're reinstated, clips will be on Instagram and YouTube, along with full episodes! More of an audio only person? Subscribe and remember to rate five stars and leave a review on your platform of choice! Spotify | Apple Podcasts   Logo artwork by Kristen Eng Episode artwork by Lily Steinberg

    1h 2m
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Bad First Impression is a podcast about movies and where we meet them. A comedy and discussion show, host Devin Warner and guests go to repertory, specialty, and new release movie screenings around NYC and discuss the film, the audience, venues, and whatever other experiences led them to a screening.

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  • Creator
    Devin Warner
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
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    Bad First Impression

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