Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Tye Sheridan has been tagged as a young actor to keep an eye on. He's the star of Detour. Detour - (Thriller) A young law student blindly enters into a pact with a man who offers to kill his stepfather, whom he feels is responsible for the accident that sent his mother into a coma. Director: Christopher Smith Writer: Christopher Smit...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Cars 3 - This time the boys don't get sidetracked, they bring you their thoughts on the latest Pixar animated blockbuster. Cars 3 (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world. Director: Brian Fee Writers: Brian Fee (original story by),...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). A 'bonus' edition of Movies First. Chris and Alex intended to review Cars 3 but quickly became sidetracked when discussing what makes a great sequel. We'd love to know what your favourite sequels are. @MoviesFirst Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (iTunes), audioBoom, Stitch...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Una. Australia's Ben Medelsohn has a large body of work, although he has been relatively quiet on the movie scene lately. Una sees him cast alongside Rooney Mara in a challenging drama. Una – (Australian, Drama) When a young woman unexpectedly arrives at an older man's workplace, looking for answers, the secrets of the past threaten...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Transformers: The Last Knight is the fifth in the serious of special-effects-heavy movies arising from the 1980s cartoon series. Is five enough or too many? And why did they use the word 'Knight' in the title? Chris and Alex discuss these important points. Transformers: The Last night – (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi) Humans and Transfor...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). 'Whitney: Can I Be Me' is an unauthorised documentary detailing the story of Whitney Houston, another of the great musicians the world lost far too soon. Whitney: Can I Be Me – (Documentary, Music) Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death. Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal Writer: Nick Broomfiel...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). The long-awaited biopic telling the life story of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur has finally arrived. All Eyez On Me has taken some risks, have they paid off? All Eyez On Me – (Biography, Drama, Music) Tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. Director: Benny Boom Writers: Jeremy Haft, Ed...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Hotel Coolgardie is a documentary looking at life in the outback town of Coolgardie in remote Western Australia. It's a very different way of life from anywhere else in the country, let alone the world. Hotel Coolgardie – (Australian, Documentary) Out on the highway between Australia's most isolated city and it's largest gold pit lie...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). In 'Rough Night' Scarlett Johanssen takes on comedy, alongside an ensemble cast. Does it work as a film or is an evening watching this a prophecy fulfilled by the title? Rough Night – (Comedy) Things go terribly wrong for a group of girlfriends who hire a male stripper for a bachelorette party in Miami. Director: Lucia Aniello Writer...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). The Romanian film industry isn't huge, but it is growing. In this edition of Movies First, Alex and Chris discuss 'Graduation' Graduation (Romanian) - (Crime, Drama) Bacalaureat (original title) A film about compromises and the implications of the parent's role. Director: Cristian Mungiu Writer: Cristian Mungiu Stars: Adrian Titieni,...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). How do you portray a man who was larger than life when he was a live and whose legend has grown since his passing? That's the task taken on by the makers of Churchill. Churchill - (Biography, Drama, Thriller) A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 96 hours before D-Day. Director: Jonathan Teplitzky Writer: Alex v...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Hollywood seems to be relying increasingly on remaking old movies and resurrecting old ideas. So it comes to pass that in 2017, The Mummy is on the big screen again, this time it has Tom Cruise, a big budget and lots of special effects. The key question remains 'Is it any good?' Alex First and Chris Coleman discuss just that. The Mum...

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Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Baywatch - (Action, Comedy, Drama) Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchanan butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay. Director: Seth Gordon Writers: Michael Berk (based on the series "Baywatch" created by), Douglas Schwartz (based on the series "Baywatch" created...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). The Sense Of An Ending: Everybody has done something in their past that has had a big impact on who they are today... The Sense of an Ending - (Drama) A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. Director: Ritesh Batra Writers: Julian Barnes (no...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Wonder Woman: The latest big-screen live-action offering from the DC Comics universe sees Gal Gadot given a whole movie to expand upon the role she first played in last year's Batman V Superman. Does this work better as a movie? Wonder Woman - (Action, Adventure, Fantasy) Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Ama...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). There are some actors who have a dedicated following. Woody Harrelson is one of them. His latest vehicle is called Wilson, in which he plays a man who receives some startling news about his family... Wilson - (Comedy, Drama) A lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife and meets his teena...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Neruda - (Biography, Crime, Drama) An inspector hunts down Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, who becomes a fugitive in his home country in the late 1940s for joining the Communist Party. Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Guillermo Calderón Stars: Gael García Bernal, Luis Gnecco, Mercedes Morán - IMDb Subscribe, rate and r...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer - (Drama, Thriller) Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman's life dramatically changes for better and worse. Director: Josep...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). He's back! No...not Jack Sparrow (though he is too) but rather Chris Coleman who's been on along sabbatical. Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales - (Action, Adventure, Fantasy) Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon. Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Writers: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay), Jeff...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Viceroy’s House - (Biography, Drama, History) The final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change. Director: Gurinder Chadha Writers: Paul Mayeda Berges (script), Paul Mayeda Berges St...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). John Wick: Chapter 2 - (Action, Crime, Thriller) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane - IMDb Subs...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - (Action, Adventure, Drama) Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not. Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: Joby Harold (screenplay), Guy Ritchie...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). I Am Heath Ledger - (Documentary, Biography) Friends and family of the late actor Heath Ledger remember his life and career. Directors: Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray Writer: Hart Snider Stars: Heath Ledger, Naomi Watts, Ben Mendelsohn - IMDb Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcas...

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Whiteley - (Documentary) A visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Brett Whiteley. Director: James Bogle Writers: James Bogle, Victor Gentile Stars: Jack Barns, Andrew Blaikie, Sebastian Craig - IMDb Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Pod...