1st on Film

television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is based on J. R. R. Tolkien's history of Middle-earth, primarily material from the appendices of the novel The Lord of the Rings. Season 2 of Rings of Power centers on the return of Sauron. He is rebuilding his strength and overseeing the creation of the Rings of Power. These rings are meant to bind the peoples of Middle-earth to his wil...

This beautifully textured period drama from director Frida Kempff tells the story of Sally Bauer, a Swedish mother who pursues her dream of swimming the English Channel before the Second World War envelops Europe.

You Gotta Believe: After dedicating the season to a teammate's ailing father, a group of underdog youth baseball players makes it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown. Sarah Gadon is a Canadian actor who began her career at the age of 11. She has appeared in more than 35 feature films and 42 television shows. Her newest film, You Gotta Belie...

A competitive fencer agrees to test an experimental device that lets her train within lucid dreams in which she meets a mysterious stranger who will upend her marriage, her psyche, and her path to Olympic gold. In theatres now

After a series of strange events leads her to question her family's isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of the ancient forest. But upon witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared by the dark ancestral secret they've tried so desperately to...

I’m this episode of the pod, Stefano, Ben and Gal from the 1st team discuss all of the major moments in the newest season of the Boys. Spoilers if you have not watched season 4, now streaming on Prime video

Welcome back to The Boys chat! Stefano and Ben discuss the 4th episode of the new season. Spoiler warning!

The Boys is back with its fourth season and the 1st team is here to talk about it. Spoiler warning if you have not watched the first 3 episodes that have aired on Amazon Prime last week.

In this episode, stefano and James are joined by special guest and anime fan, Nicholas to discuss the newest Gundam Movie, Seed Freedom that is in theatres now. We discuss many spoiler moments in the film and references to the Gundam IP. We do discuss other animes as well in this long winded conversation but hopefully you enjoy!

Spoiler warning! Stefano and James from the 1st team discuss the newest video adaptation series, Fallout.

Unfrosted is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay he co-wrote with his writing team of Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. Seinfeld and Feresten also serve as producers of the film alongside Beau Beauman, through their production company Columbus 81 Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Seinf...

Film synopsis: After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter's precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them. Zarrar Kahn is an award-winning Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker. Born in Karachi, and currently based out of Toronto, Kahn is committed to telling stories that amplify historically mar...

Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Alex Lora joins the podcast this week to discuss his award winning short film, The Masterpiece Synopsis: Leo and Diana, a wealthy couple, meet Salif and Yousef, two scrap dealers, at a recycle center. Offering them more junk, Diana invites them to their mansion, but the immigrants actually might be the ones with something she wants.

Based on the popular novel by #1 NY Times Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, Someone Like You is an achingly beautiful redemptive love story. Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson Gage loses his best friend, London Quinn. Now in his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London's secret twin sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the way, Dawson never...

A struggling Indigenous actor tries to rejuvenate his career by getting a sequel made to the beloved film Smoke Signals, in star and director Cody Lightning’s wildly funny debut mockumentary. In recent years, Chris Eyre’s 1998 film Smoke Signals has been the source of a thousand memes shared by Indigenous people. Among the most popular have been images of Thomas Builds-the-Fire (Evan Adams) callin...

The pioneering footballers who participated in the 1971 Women's World Cup tell their extraordinary story, giving insight into a tournament that witnessed record crowds but is largely written out of sporting history. Director, Rachel Ramsay joins the podcast this week to talk about her newest documentary, Copa 71 and the true history of woman’s soccer.

Film Synopsis: Adam is an ex-con who goes back to his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year prison sentence for murder. Mike, sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle, is desperate to leave his sordid life behind him. When Adam and Mike's paths converge, their inescapable destinies give way to violence -- and a final, fleeting shot at redemption. Gaius from the 1st team spoke to dire...

Jeffery Aro was born Jeffery Ong but has since changed his last name. Jeffery and his wife Maja Stace-Smith changed their last names to Aro in honor of Mount Kilimanjaro, where they were engaged. Having worked around the globe with some of the world's finest stunt coordinators, riggers and performers, Jeffery is very happy to call Vancouver, Canada his home. Having studied various martial arts fro...

Takeshi Furukawa is a BAFTA-nominated Japanese American composer. Known for sweeping large-scale orchestral works with modern cinematic sensibilities, his recent scores include Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix), Mythic Quest (Apple TV+), Star Wars: Clone Wars (Lucasfilm), The Last Guardian (Sony Interactive Entertainment), Planet of Lana (Wishfully), and Honor of Kings (Tencent). Gal from the 1...

Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself. Sometimes I Think About Dying is a 2023 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rachel Lambert, written by Kevin Armento, Stefanie Abel Horowitz, and Katy Wr...

ALLEGIANCE is a character-driven police procedural about identity and belonging, policing and politics, and finding truth within the heart of a flawed justice system. The drama stars Supinder Wraich as Sabrina Sohal, a star rookie police officer who must grapple with the limits of the justice system as she fights to exonerate her politician father Ajeet Sohal (played by Stephen Lobo). Sohal serves...

Self-proclaimed "Dumpster Archeologist" Lew Blink embarks on thrilling expeditions through dimly lit alleys where every item holds a story waiting to be brought to life. Through his eyes, the trash-strewn landscapes transform into an endless playground of mysteries waiting to be unraveled inviting us to ponder the value of privacy and the impact of excessive waste while marveling at the wondrous s...

Ben, Gal, Amanda and Gaius discuss their top 5 movies of the year!

Luke, James and Stefano discuss their top 5 films of the year. Part 1/2

BLOCKBUSTER The film tracks the life of Abel, an unconventional film director, delving into the unique quirks and self-centered traits common among directors who prioritize their art above everything. It also captures the aftermath of their artistic endeavors, showcasing how their intense dedication can lead to outcomes of either remarkable beauty or profound destruction. "Blockbuster" becomes a c...