The First Run

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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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TFR Ep. 790: Avatar: Fire And Ash

Dec 25th, 2025 5:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt travel once more to Pandora as the Avatar franchise returns with ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’. This time we’re introduced to a new clan, the Mangkwan. A group of of raiders on the edge of survival willing to do anything to maintain their existence. Just how far, and how long, will they go? Well, I can at least guarantee to you this episode won’t be over 3 hours long. Be lucky to break 30. 00:00-17:01: Intro/Avatar: Fire And Ash17:02-21:03: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 789: Wake Up Dead Man, Silent Night Deadly Night (2025), In Memoriam Rob Reiner

Dec 19th, 2025 5:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Matt and Chris check out the latest accent from Daniel Craig in Rian Johnson's latest Knives Out mystery, ‘Wake Up Dead Man’. Then Chris will give you his thoughts on the 2025 remake of ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’. Chris and Matt close out the how by spending a little time saying farewell to the late, great Rob Reiner. 00:00-16:24: Wake Up Dead Man16:25-24:00: Silent Night, Deadly Night 202524:01-31:59: In Memoriam: Rob Reiner32:00-37:19: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 788: Reflection In A Dead Diamond, Netflix & WB Merger

Dec 12th, 2025 5:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss the latest by the French husband and wife directing team, Hélène Cattet’s & Bruno Forzani’s ‘Reflection In A Dead Diamond’. Known for the striking visual storytelling style, this time they tackle the euro-spy thrillers. Is it a wonderfully mad mash-up of visuals and narrative? Or unintelligible mess? Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. merger. And there’s news about a certain impossible to find 4k steelbook. All this, and more!00:00-10:59: Intro/Reflection In A Dead Diamond11:00-15:44: Rare Steelbooks, Flesh Of The Gods, et al15:45-27:20: Netflix & WB Merger27:21-30:27: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 787: Train Dreams

Dec 5th, 2025 5:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Matt and Chris take a long, dreamy train ride to nowhere, or the answer to everything, with ‘Train Dreams’. Not Train Wars like Chris keeps wanting to call it. 00:00-14:27: Intro/Train Dreams14:28-30:04: Wrap-up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 786: Sisu: Road To Revenge, 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 28th, 2025 5:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt venture once more to the 1940’s to watch a legendary Finish warrior dispatch a bunch more baddies in ‘Sisu: Road To Revenge’. Plus it’s the return of Matt’s favorite guest with the 2025 Gift Guide for the Movie Lover in your life! Or just yourself.00:00-15:05: Intro/ Sisu: Road To Revenge15:06-29:47: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide29:48-32:30: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

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