The First Run

The First Run
The First Run

The First Run is a weekly podcast featuring lively, spirited talk about film. We'll be discussing a wide variety of films including new releases, lost classics and perhaps a controversial opinion or two. So come join us for some animated conversation, that only occasionally devolves into rudimentary chimp-like poop throwing.

  1. 17H AGO

    TFR Ep. 756 Sinners, 5 Favorite Southern Gothic Films

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt check out the latest from Ryan Coogler and his first foray into horror with ‘Sinners’. Then, Chris will give you the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Viper Video Pick of the Week, Matt will tell you what to watch with the Streaming Pick of the Week. Then Matt and Chris wrap it all up with their 5 Favorite Southern Gothic films that may or may not be horror adjacent.  00:00-17:54: Intro/Sinners 17:55-29:00: Physical Media Picks 29:01-47:43: 5 Favorite Southern Gothic Horror Films 47:44-49:38 Wrap-Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    50 min

  2. APR 18

    TFR Bonus Ep. 6: Antichrist, Let The Right One In, Blu-Ray Picks, What Are The Odds?

    This week on The First Run, it’s retro-week as Matt is out of town and Chris is otherwise occupied. In this classic episode from 2010, Chris, Matt, and Espo(?!?) get all spookified with their discussions about Lars Van Trier's 'Antichrist', as well as the Swedish vampire import, 'Let The Right One In’. Crazy Swedes…They review a rather weak week (see what I did there?) in blu-ray and dvd releases. Also on this episode, it’s the premier of the segment called 'What Are The Odds?', where they guys choose a topic and apply some odds making to it. Who doesn't enjoy a little gambling every now and again? 00:00-20:45: Intro/Antichrist 20:46-30:53: Physical Media Picks 30:54-46:33: Let The Right One In 46:34-1:08:08: What Are The Odds?!? 1:08:09-1:09:23: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    1h 9m

  3. APR 11

    TFR Ep. 755: Freaky Tales, Death Of A Unicorn, 5 Favorite Val Kilmer Performances

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt engage with (or is it test) their love of anthology films with Ryan Fleck’s and Anna Boden’s ‘Freaky Tales’. A set of tall, kinda’ true tales set in Oakland in 1987. Do the creative team behind ‘Half Nelson’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ spin an engaging, winding, and ultimately cohesive tale? Chris explains why ‘Death Of A Unicorn’ was booted. And there’s the magical rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Viper Video Picks of the Week! Matt and Chris then close out the proceedings with a loving homage to Val Kilmer as they discuss their favorite Val performances. RIP Iceman. 00:00-12:53: Intro/Freaky Tales 12:54-26:05: Physical Media Picks, et al 26:06-28:21: Death Of A Unicorn 28:22-41:48: 5 Favorite Val Kilmer Performances 41:49-43:25: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    43 min

  4. APR 4

    TFR Ep. 754: The Electric State, Ash

    This week on The First Run, Chris is on the way out of town to the Big Easy so you are left with this amuse bouche of an episode. First, Matt and Chris will discuss the latest bit of Netflix content from the Russo Brothers with ‘The Electric State’. Then Chris gives you his thoughts on the latest sci-fi horror from Shudder, ‘Ash’. Turn in next week to see how many hurricanes Chris held down.   00:00-11:21: Intro/The Electric State 11:22-15:21: Ash 15:22-16:24: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    16 min

  5. MAR 28

    TFR Ep. 753: Black Bag, Call It!

    This week on The First Run, it’s the show you thought would never happen (if you listened last week). Chris and Matt discuss the latest (and second film of 2025) from maestro Steven Soderbergh. This time it’s the spy-thriller ‘Black Bag’. Is good ol’ Uncle Steve spreading himself too thin, or is it another banger as the kids say? A fine James Bond fill-in while we wait…and wait… There’s the suspicious rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Straight to DVD Picks of the Week! Then Matt and Chris play a round of this or that with ‘Call It!’. So power on this secret burner phones and text your top secret war plans to your favorite writer. It’s another episode of The First Run! 00:00-10:59: Intro/Black Bag 11:00-19:48: Physical Media Picks 19:49-35:25: Call It! 35:26-37:09: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    37 min

  6. MAR 21

    TFR Ep. 752: Novocaine, 5 Favorite Soderbergh Scenes

    This week on The First Run is full of disappointment and regret. Chris and Matt check out America's favorite Quaid in ‘Novocaine’. As always, they give you the big releases on Physical Media, along with the Viper Video and Streaming Picks of the Week. Then Matt and Chris regale you with their 5 Favorite Steven Soderbergh Characters, for some reason.  00:00-11:34: Intro/Novocaine 11:35-20:15: Physical Media Picks 20:16-34:54: 5 Favorite Soderbergh Characters 34:55-37:22: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    37 min

  7. MAR 14

    TFR Ep. 751: Mickey 17, What Are The Odds?!?

    This week on The First Run, Mickey 17 is so fine, how so fine you ask? Did he blow our minds? That the question Chris and Matt answer this week as they discuss the latest form Mr. Bong Joon-Ho. There’s the so-good-we-should-clone-it rundown of the big releases on physical media, featuring the Streaming and Viper Video Picks of the Week! Matt and Chris close out the big show with the return of one of their least favorite games, ‘What Are The Odds?!?”. 00:00-10:23: Intro/Mickey 17 10:24-20:48: Physical Media Picks 20:49-38:11: What Are The Odds?!? 38:12-39:27: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    39 min

  8. MAR 7

    TFR Ep. 750: Nickel Boys, 5 Favorite Gene Hackman Performances

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt check out the Best Picture nominee ‘Nickel Boys’, a story of another dark chapter in American history. Also, Matt has a hard time getting past that is supposed to be in Tallahassee. As always, they give you the big releases on physical media, the Viper Video and streaming picks of the week, then wrap it all up with a tribute to a legend with their 5 Favorite Gene Hackman Performances.  00:00-15:10: Intro/Nickel Boys 15:11-30:39: Physical Media Picks & Oscar Results 30:40-43:31: 5 Favorite Gene Hackman Performances 43:32-44:58: Wrap-Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    45 min
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The First Run is a weekly podcast featuring lively, spirited talk about film. We'll be discussing a wide variety of films including new releases, lost classics and perhaps a controversial opinion or two. So come join us for some animated conversation, that only occasionally devolves into rudimentary chimp-like poop throwing.

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  • Creator
    The First Run
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    435
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The First Run

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