TFR Ep. 188: Fruitvale Station

Whoops… This week's show was lost.  We'll do a double show next week with Europa Report and Elysium.  In the interim, Scalzo whipped up this quick episode to discuss Fruitvale Station, a film he's really excited to talk about.  Hopefully this will hold you over until next Friday.  Sorry folks!

Download the show from iTunes here:  Episode 188

The First Run TFR Ep. 188: Fruitvale Station

00:00-07:42: Intro/Fruitvale Station

07:43-14:52: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

14:53-20:47: TFR Recommends, Scalzo's Honorable Mentions

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 187: The Wolverine, Call It!

It's a story of new beginnings as we shift the recording of our show into an actual studio.  So bear with is as we work out the technical details.  But with all this excitement, we actually got to see a movie this week, Hugh Jackman stars in 'The Wolverine'.  Is it a better Wolverine movie than X-Men: Origins?  How could it not be?  We'll review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then it's the return of everyone's favorite pick 'em game, Call It!  TIme to grease up the old healing factor and pop your claws, Bub!  

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 187

The First Run TFR Ep. 187- The Wolverine, Call It!

00:00-11:12: Intro/Wolverine

11:13-21:30: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

21:31-39:45: Call It!

39:46-42:20: Wrap Up

Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 186: The Conjuring, Top 5 Films Of 1999

This week on the big show Chris and Dave packed a spare set of undies to see the latest horror film from director, James Wan (Saw, Dead Silence, Insidious).  Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson play the real life Warrens as they investigate their scariest case yet in 'The Conjuring'.  Can Wan and the Warrens scare the pants off of your jaded hosts?  Scalzo also does capsule review of the 'Maniac' remake starring Elijah Wood and 'V/H/S 2'.  The guys also run down the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD.  Then they face their toughest Top 5 yet, with the Top 5 Films Of 1999.  So turn on the lights and get ready to call your Momma!  It's another spooky episode of The First Run!

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 186

The First Run TFR Ep. 186: The Conjuring, Top 5 Films Of 1999

00:00-17:44: Intro/The Conjuring (Maniac & V/H/S-2)

17:45-30:13: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

30:14-51:36: Top 5 Films Of 1999

51:37-53:17: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 185: Pacific Rim, Top 5 Films Of 2013 (So Far)

This week on the show, Dave and Scalzo discuss the latest film from one of their favorite directors, Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim.  His love letter to Japanese monster movies.  And outside the lack of any nudity (sorry, Dave), this film portends to contain everything needed for a summer blockbuster.  Gigantic monsters fighting gigantic robots.  But could the larger budget he has to play with give him too many toys to play with in his sandbox?  We'll review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD Picks, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then we run down our Top 5 Best Films of 2013 (So Far).  

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 186

TFR Ep. 185: Pacific Rim, Top 5 Films Of 2013 (So Far)

00:00-12:20: Intro/Pacific Rim

12:21-24:57: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

24:58-45:06: Best Films Of 2013 (So Far)

45:07-53:00: Wrap Up

Theme music provided Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 184: The Lone Ranger, Top 5 Franchise Failures

This week Disney takes another shot at ruling the summer with The Lone Ranger.  Last year's John Carter was an unmitigated financial disaster, but not a terrible film.  This time the team behind the much loved Pirates Of The Caribbean films; director Gore Verbinski & star Johnny Depp try and launch a new franchise with the masked Texas ranger.  So did Disney get it right this time and returns are no sign of the films quality, or should it just ride off into the sunset?  We'll review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then in honor of the Lone Ranger, we run down our Top 5 Worst Failed Franchise Starter Films.

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 184

The First Run TFR Ep. 184: The Lone Ranger, Top 5 Franchise Failures

00:00-16:04: Intro/The Lone Ranger

16:05-30:19: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

30:20-53:46: Top 5 Franchise Failures

53:47-56:15: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 183: White House Down, Top 5 Buddy Action Movies

This week on the big show, Channing Tatum.  The man responsible for Scalzo's 'Tatum Line' is back.  And this time he's got Jamie Foxx with him.  It's the latest DC's in trouble movie, 'White House Down'.  Can we survive yet another cinematic attack on our nation's capitol?  And where's John McClane when we need him?  Oh, that's right.  In Russia… We also review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick Of The Week.  Then it's our Top 5 Buddy Action (Cop) Films.  And no, 'Stop Or My Mother Will Shoot' didn't make the cut.

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 183

The First Run TFR Ep. 183: White House Down, Top 5 Buddy Action Movies

00:00-11:17: Intro/White House Down

11:18-22:29: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

22:30-35:05: Top 5 Buddy Action (Cop) Movies

35:06-37:51: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 182: World War Z, Top 5 Zombie Movies

It's Halloween in June on The First Run this week we saw the big budget adaptation of Max Brooks' novel, World War Z.  The film was plagued with re-writes, budget over runs, and was predicted to be a disaster.  So does the Brad Pitt zombie vehicle actually come out as a fairly coherent, entertaining film?  Could it even be a classic of the genre?  Or was all the bad press right and it's best to take aim at its head?  We'll review the big releases coming on Blu-ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  After that, it's a list I didn't think Dave would have the expertise to make given his disdain for horror films, it's our top 5 Zombie Movies.

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 182

The First Run TFR Ep. 182: World War Z, Top 5 Zombie Movies

00:00-15:23: Intro/World War Z

15:24-25:54: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

25:55-44:50: Top 5 Zombie Movies

44:51-47:00: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 181: Man Of Steel, Top 5 Super Hero Films Of The Last 10 Years, Top 5 Superman Movie Things

Scalzo's most anticipated film of the year is upon us.  The Man Of Steel is here.  Does this Superman reboot follow in the steps of Christopher Nolan's more adult Batman trilogy?  Does Superman still inspire that sense of wonder from when we were kids?  Does the combination of 'Nolan Drama & Snyder Action' deliver this summer's defining blockbuster?  And finally, is this film worthy of the Man of Steel himself?  Chris & Dave then review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then the guys run down two Top 5's this week.  First, the Top 5 Superhero Films Of The Last 10 Years.  Wrapping it up with their Top 5 Favorite Superman Movie Things.  Up, up and away…

You can subscribe to the show from iTunes here: Episode 181

The First Run TFR Ep. 181: Man Of Steel, Top 5 Super Hero Films Of The Last 10 Years, Top 5 Superman Movie Things

00:00-20:33: Intro/Man Of Steel

20:34-28:56: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

28:57-40:22: Top 5 Super Hero Films Of The Last 10 Years

40:23-51:43: Top 5 Superman Movie Things

51:44-55:40: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 180: This Is The End, What Are The Odds

This week on the big show, well.  This Is The End.  Ha!  No, not of the show.  We're talking about the latest film from Seth Rogen and Adam Goldberg, that stars everyone. Specifically Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel and Danny McBride.  Does the apocalyptic anti-Bromance comedy deserve it's critical adulation, or is the comedy landscape as barren as the apocalypse it portrays.  We'll review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD for this upcoming Tuesday, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  When we wrap up the show with What Are The Odds?  So who's pulling the burnt match and is going to be the first one to download this week's show?

00:00-11:28: Intro/This Is The End

11:29-24:06: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

24:07-51:45: What Are The Odds

51:46-53:47: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

The First Run TFR Ep. 180: This Is The End, What Are The Odds

TFR Ep. 179: Now You See Me, Who Dat?

This week on The First Run we decided to reject After Earth, much like it appears the rest of you did, and check out the magician heist film, Now You See Me.  Is Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Isla Fischer's film a new version of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Doug Henning's Ocean's 11?  Or is it more like Copperfield's 12?  We'll review the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then our always enchanting and mysterious third segment features the return of 'Who Dat?'!  We're also featuring music from the Brooklyn based Boy Girl Party.  You can check them out at boygirlparty.bandcamp.com.

Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 179

00:00-12:27: Intro/Now You See Me

12:28-24:25: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

24:26-46:59: Who Dat?!?

47:00-54:21: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

The First Run TFR Ep. 179: Now You See Me, Who Dat?

TFR Ep. 178: Fast & Furious 6, Top 5 Films Of 2000

This week on The First Run we're discussing Fast & Furious 6.  Yes.  Part 6 in a series that at one point seemed doomed to Straight To DVD sequels after Tokyo Drift, that has since made more money for each subsequent film.  In defiance of all film traditions, it's a marvel of franchise filmmaking.  So does Part 6 continue the upward trend of improved films as the series continues?  Or is it time for us to seriously consider the straight to dvd option.  We'll discuss the big releases on blu-ray & dvd, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the week, and Dave I have a particular one in mind that if you DON'T mention it, we're going to have a problem…  Then it's the return of our annual top 5's, focusing on the 5 best films of 2000.  We're also featuring music from Blak Philly this week.  You can find him on myspace at myspace.com/blakphilly. So rev your engines, and check your noz levels.  We're the First Run.

Download the show iTunes here: Episode 178

​Check out Blak Philly on SoundCloud!

The First Run TFR Ep. 178: Fast & Furious 6, Top 5 Films Of 2000

00:00-13:30: Intro/Fast & Furious 6

13:31-21:24: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

21:25-34:16: Top 5 Films Of 2000

34:17-37:22: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 177: Star Trek Into Darkness Spoiler Show

Here's our special Star Trek Into Darkness Spoiler Show!  Is Benedict Cumberbatch 'Khan'?  Sorry, that's 'Khaaaaaaaaaaan!'  Is the film a remake of Star Trek II, or has Abrams gone a whole different route?  So many spoilers and easter eggs for the Star Trek fan.  So download the show at warp factor 8 and give it a listen!  Listen long and prosper.

​Download the show from iTunes: Episode 177

TFR Ep. 177: Star Trek Into Darkness Spoiler Show

TFR Ep. 176: Star Trek Into Darkness, Top 5 Star Trek Things

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!  Star Trek Into Darkness is here!  Can it possible live up to Scalzo's lofty expectations?  Has Wrath of Khan been replaced as the best Trek film?  Or were we all better off searching for V'Ger.  The guys then run down the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD, featuring Dave's Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then it's Top 5 time.  Chris and Dave run down their Top 5 Favorite Star Trek Things.  So set the phasers to stun, and let's cruise at warp factor 8.  Punch it.

00:00-15:40: Intro/Star Trek Into Darkness

15:41-25:16: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

25:17-39:06: Top 5 Star Trek Things

39:07-42:18: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

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TFR Ep. 175: The Great Gatsby, Get To Know Your Hosts

So is style enough to propel the film version of my favorite novel, The Great Gatsby, to be an entertaining, loyal, film adaptation? Or is there actually some heart and depth in a Baz Luhrmann film?  We'll review the big releases on blu-ray & dvd, then it's 'Gettin' To Know Ya' time.  What's that?  Listen on to find out... 

The First Run TFR Ep. 175: The Great Gatsby, Get To Know Your Hosts

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TFR Ep. 173: Iron Man 3, Top 5 Best Of The Rest Summer Preview

This week Chris & Dave embrace the summer movie season in all its glory with the release of Iron Man 3.  Does The First Run's favorite actor, Robert Downey Jr., break the trilogy part 3 curse? Hello 'Spider-Man 3'!

​Download the show from iTunes here: Episode 173

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00:00-15:20: Intro/Iron Man 3

15:21-33:57: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

33:58-51:41: Top 5 Best Of The Rest Summer Preview

51:42-56:45: Wrap Up

TFR Ep. 172: Pain & Gain, Top 5 Kidnapping Movies

​Episode 172 is pretty damn good.  Clearly this is filler.  It's first show I posted on the new site.  The below is still legit though, and it was a pretty good episode.  So feel free to listen!

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