The First Run

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt take a wild ride through Ethan Coen’s latest solo mystery-comedy, Honey, Don’t! Margaret Qualley plays a private eye with a monotone, a mission, an intense sexual appetite, and zero patience for nonsense. The guys will tell you if it even gets close to reaching the heights of past Coen classics.  Then, Gotham gets a Dolby facelift as Batman (1989) swoops back into theaters. The guys revisit Burton’s brooding classic, Nicholson’s chaotic Joker, and ask the eternal question: is this the best version of the Caped Crusader on screen? 00:00-15:17: Intro/Honey Don't15:18-21:46: Batman 198921:47-23:19: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt take their kitty cat bracelet out of storage to watch the latest adventure of the Mansell family as they try and take a vacation and end up getting into all kinds of wacky trouble in ‘Nobody 2’.  Then Ari Aster returns with ‘Eddington’, the story about, well, a story that maybe serves no one, or is the hilarious satire of Covid and our deep divide we didn’t know we needed.00:00-12:46: Intro/Nobody 212:47-15:49: Chris Pratt (Now What?!?)15:50-27:13: Eddington27:14-32:13: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt lock and load for a double feature. First up is ‘Weapons’, the highly anticipated horror film from the writer/director of the still unavailable on physical media, ‘Barbarian’. Does it deserve all the hype?Then they head down under with ‘Dangerous Animals’, a film that stars Jai Courtney and might actually be the better for it. I know, Matt and Chris are shocked too. So settle in for an all new, all different First Run!00:00-19:38: Intro/Weapons19:39-28:40: Dangerous Animals28:41-33:17: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss Akiva Schaffer’s reboot of the Police Squad franchise with ‘The Naked Gun’. Can the film revive the spoof genre? Is it at least worthy of the originals? There’s the always hilarious review of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Viper Video Picks of the Week. Then Matt and Chris close out the show with the Horror Madness finals! Who’s coming out on top? Like a blind man at an orgy, we’re going to have to feel our way through this.00:00-12:33: Intro/The Naked Gun12:34-20:33: Physical Media Picks20:34-31:56: Horror Madness: Finals31:57-36:36: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt stretch, flame on, and go full clobberin’ time as we dive into the story of Marvel’s first family in ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’. From cosmic rays to family bonds that would make Dom Toretto proud, they see if this entry is a breath of fresh air in the MCU. Or if it can make Chris care about the FF. There's the big release on physical media, the Viper Video and streaming picks of the week.Then they wrap it all up with a lengthy discussion on the 2020's for the final qualifier bracket of Horror Madness, which is weird since the decade is only half over. 00:00-21:29: Fantastic Four: First Steps21:30-32:16: Physical Media Picks32:17-50:11: Horror Madness: 2020's (so far)50:12-51:54: Wrap-UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt are joined by TFR theme composer Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey to discuss James Gunn’s big swing with ‘Superman’.  After the failed Snyder-verse, Warner Bros. attempts a lighter not so dour reboot for the DC Cinematic Universe.  Does Gunn pull it off and deliver a rollicking adventure filled reset?  Do Gunn at least ‘get’ Superman?  And most importantly, is Chris happy?  Then there’s the periwinkle-esque Kryponite (that is a real thing) that is the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Viper Video Picks of the Week.  Then the Justice Gang continues Horror Madness with films from 2010-2019!00:00-36:17: Intro/Superman36:18-45:06: Physical Media Picks45:07-1:11:21: Horror Madness: 2010’s1:11:22-1:14:15: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt tag along for prehistoric chaos and painfully awkward hangouts. First up, it’s ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, the latest chapter in the dino-verse. Does this evolution in the franchise finally earn its place in the fossil record—or is it just another roar without bite?  Then they pivot to ‘Friendship’, the offbeat comedy pairing Tim Robinson’s cringe-inducing genius with Paul Rudd’s affable charm. It’s a buddy flick that veers into hilarious discomfort, misread signals, and painfully funny truths about adult relationships. Is it a cult classic in the making or just a masterclass in awkward silences? After that, they flip through this week’s Physical Media highlights, give you the Viper Video and Streaming Picks of the Week!  Then Horror Madness bracket moves into the Willenium with the 2000s. 00:00-13:37: Intro/Jurassic World Rebirth13:38-19:53: Physical Media Picks of the Week19:54-28:25: Friendship28:26-50:21: Horror Madness: 2000's50:22-52:58: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt strap in for Joseph Kinski’s next mining of 80’s pastiche with ‘F1’.  Allegedly druken abusive father Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes a race [insert vehicle here] driver that gets one last chance at glory that maybe provides some wisdom for the team along the way. There’s the formulaic rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Viper Video and Streaming Picks of the Week.  Then Matt and Chris wrap up this track with another circuit of Horror Madness, this time focusing on the worn out tire treads that is the 90’s.00:00-11:24: Intro/F111:25-19:46: Physical Media Picks19:47-37:56: Horror Madness: 90’s37:57-39:40: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt return to the wastelands of Britain with their review of ’28 Years Later’, the long-awaited continuation of the rage-fueled trilogy by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Does the legacy hold up or should it have stayed locked up in its money cage? Your gallant hosts dive into the latest and greatest physical media releases as well as give you the viper video and streaming picks of the week. Then it's time to dim the lights and cue the synths for the final segment: Horror Madness Elimination Bracket with the films of the 1980's. Eight iconic films enter... only one leaves. As the bracket shrinks, the debates get bloodier and the nostalgia hits harder.Chris even gets a little wistful has some nigh impossible choices need to be made. 00:00-20:07: Intro/28 Years Later20:08-25:42: Physical Media Picks25:43-43:33: Horror Madness: The 1980's43:34-45:34: Wrap-UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyFangoria article by Amber THorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss Mike Flanagan’s latest Stephen King adaptation with the joyous and life-affirming ‘The Life Of Chuck’.  At least, that’s how it was sold to me.  Then it’s on to the latest Predator film with ‘Killer Of Killers’.  Like Flanagan and King, Dan Trachtenberg is not the Predator series leading force.  So we’ll fill you in on how the latest entry fares.  There’s the sadness-filled rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Straight to DVD and Streaming Picks of the Week.  Matt and Chris close out the show with the latest round of Horror Madness, this time focused on the 70’s and whoa buddy.  It’s going to be a doozy!00:00-16:22: Intro/The Life Of Chuck16:23-26:55: Physical Media Picks26:56-34:13: Predator: Killer Of Killers34:14-50:10: Horror Madness: The 70’s50:11-52:31: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt dive into two biggies. First, Ana de Armas steps into the massive shoes of Keanu Reeves in ‘Ballerina’, the latest entry in the John Wick universe. Then Wes Anderson returns with ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, a...we'll be generous and say "meticulously crafted" tale of deception, intrigue, and quirky jerks.  Matt and Chris will also break down the biggest physical media releases, the Viper Video pick of the week, and the Streaming Pick of the Week.  Then, they wrap things up with the next round of the Horror Madness bracket! This time, it's all about the terrifying and iconic horror films of the 1960s. Which classics will reign supreme?  All that and more on this week’s The First Run!  00:00-20:34: Intro/Ballerina20:35-28:00: Physical Media Picks28:01-38:31: The Phoenician Scheme38:32-53:07: Horror Movie Madness: The 1960's53:08-54:34: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt engage with our grief once again via the horror genre with the Philippou Brothers’ ‘Bring Her Back’.  Just how far would you go to reunite with your loved ones? And does it include eating inanimate objects?  There’s the startling rundown of the big releases on Physical Media featuring the Streaming and Straight to DVD Picks of the Week.  Matt and Chris then close out the show with a rundown of their Favorite Horror Films of the 50’s!  Just because.  I felt cute.  Might delete later.00:00-10:54: Intro/Bring Her Back10:55-19:44: Physical Media Picks19:45-32:34: Horror Madness: The 50’s32:35-34:47: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyHorror Madness Bracket

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt take one last ride (maybe?) with Tom Cruise before Ethan Hunt is sent to a farm upstate with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. They give you the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the the Viper Video and Streaming Picks of the Week.  Matt and Chris then wrap it all up with their 5 Favorite Action Movie Franchises.  I’m just going to need you to trust us one more time…00:00-18:28: Intro/Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning18:29-25:36: Rank ‘Em: Mission Impossible25:37-33:20: Physical Media Picks33:21-47:59: 5 Favorite Action Franchises48:00-49:13: Wrap Up  Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt attempt to cheat death yet again with a return to the ‘Final Destination’ series with ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’. After succumbing to the icy grip of indifferent audiences, and diminishing quality, the franchise returns.  What insanely complicated plans does death have for our poor victims this time? Then it’s on to 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 their 5 Favorite Final Destination Kills!  So buckle those safety belts, or maybe not? Good way to get trapped.  Just keep your head on a swivel and those peepers peeled. It’s the First Run!00:00-12:05: Intro/Final Destination: Bloodlines12:06-19:51 Physical Media Picks19:52-29:41: 5 Favorite Final Destination Kills29:42-31:42: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss the dark take on Cinderella with ‘The Ugly Stepsister’.  How far would you go to obtain those perfectly reasonably and not at all trauma inspiring beauty standards to win the affections of the prince? There’s the perfectly fitting glass slipper-esque review of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Viper Video Picks of the Week.  Then Matt and Chris close out the show with their 5 Favorite Fairy Tale Movies!00:00-14:48: Intro/The Ugly Step Sister14:49-23:10: Physical Media/Viper Video/Streaming Pick23:11-35:35: 5 Favorite Fairy Tale Films35:36-36:58: Wrap Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey