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Reel Mental with Dr. Marcia Sirota26 - Alex Billington Discusses The Friend*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 (available anywhere in Canada).*
Alex Billington is the founder and editor of FirstShowing.net - he is a die-hard film lover and film critic. Originally from Colorado, he is now based in Berlin, and is always planning his next film festival trip when not enjoying movies at home.
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Instagram: @abillington2025-04-1725 min
Rachel's Reviews2025 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Recap (Jennifer Lopez, Marlee Matlin, and More!)Today Alex Billington joins me to talk about 2025 Sundance Film FestivalCheck out Alex's website https://www.firstshowing.netFollow Alex on twitter https://x.com/firstshowingFollow Alex to bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/alexb.bsky.socialCheck out our Sundance preview with Will from Film Snob Reviews https://youtu.be/5Z_9i4A1R88Check out the Hallmarkies Podcast for coverage of many of these films https://www.youtube.com/c/HallmarkiesPodcast2025-02-071h 08
The Undercut Podcast2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Review - The End of History?McLaren has done it! So as we crown them champs, we also doff our caps to those leaving us. It’s been… a season!Also, please give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software. Jesse promises he won’t blow it on MG parts. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here for £1: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcast please.Find the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and writing for Classic Car Weekly.The Podcast - @theunderc...2024-12-121h 27
Crimes We ForgotThe Retribution of Wash SmithIn January 1928, 18-year-old Wash Smith walked into a small country store in Banks County, Georgia. By the time he walked out, the store’s owner was dead, and Wash was being hunted down by a posse. It is a story of an interrupted love affair and the vicious retribution by both sides that followed, while bootlegging, hidden witnesses, and recanted testimony point to something almost sinister.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Crimes We ForgotA Body in a Trunk & a Son on the Run
On a summer day in 1908, a group of picnickers found an old steamer trunk covered in overgrowth in a ravine in New Jersey. Inside was the partially decomposed body of Solomon Rosenbloom, a merchant from Windber, Pennsylvania, some 240 miles west, who went missing in late 1907. This discovery answered the question of where Rosenbloom went, and also revealed a secret, with Rosenbloom's wife sharing that their youngest son Alex had admitted to killing his father before he himself disappeared.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Crimes We ForgotDeadly Vows: A May-December MurderWhen Roman Luczkowski was married in January 1928, it was likely a surprise to most who knew him, especially considering the 21-year-old was marrying someone nearly 30 years older than him. But the real shock came a little over two months later, when his bride, the former Marie Slade, was found dead and her body crammed into a 3-foot long box.
Roman was quickly identified as the culprit, and an avalanche of secrets followed, such as his intimate relationships with other men and the fact that Marie had never divorced her most recent husband before marrying the man young...2024-10-0120 min
Crimes We ForgotRansoming the Jeweler's SonOn June 12, 1906, a note was delivered to the Philadelphia classroom of 7-year-old Freddie Muth, claiming the boy's mother was injured and she needed to see the child. None of that was true, and with the boy vanished, with a ransom note soon being sent to the father. Thankfully, the police quickly zoned in on an indebted banker as the kidnapper, which led to a dramatic rescue attempt six days after the boy's disappearance.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Crimes We ForgotThe Bludgeoned TailorGeorge Dietz was a popular Chicago women’s tailor and cutter, running a successful shop and investing in artwork and real estate, at least until the morning of April 14, 1913, when he was found beaten to death in his bed. Clues found in his pockets and around his body pointed to a revenge killing for his ill treatment of a teenage girl, but the police soon brushed those off as being little more than plants, and George's wife, Augusta Dietz, soon found herself charged for the crime.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Cryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 17thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2024-08-1704 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 13thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2024-08-1301 min
Crimes We ForgotThe Murderous Son of a Preacher ManOn a warm evening in August 1925, 17-year-old Warren Vandervoort climbed the stairs of the Parkersburg, Iowa Methodist parsonage where he lived with his parents. In his hands he held a .22 caliber rifle, and when his father appeared at the top of the stairs, Warren fired, ending his father's life. Then, as his mother emerged from her bedroom, Warren shot her in the head, then shot her again as she ran to her bed. In the weeks that followed, his mother would recover, while the story of an argumentative family life emerged, and she would go on to sit by...2024-07-3016 min
Crimes We ForgotThe Dirty Cop in Sing Sing's ChairIn the early decades of the 20th century, New York City Policeman Charles Becker strutted the city's streets while building a small fortune from the kickbacks he received from local criminals. But when Herman Rosenthal, the operator of an illegal gambling hall, was gunned down in front of the Metropole Hotel late on July 15, 1912, fingers pointed to Becker, who despite his denials eventually found himself in the electric chair.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Crimes We ForgotThe Homesteader AmbushOn an evening in March 1922, Utah homesteaders Charles and his nephew George Bradford were in a buggy heading back to their ranch, having gone to the town of Monticello earlier that day on business. But when the buggy finally arrived home, Charles and George weren't with it, and blood was splattered on the seat. A few miles away, the two men laid dead on the road, the victims of a feud dating back a decade.
Sound Engineering by Dave Harris
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Crimes We ForgotThe School Teacher's Icy CryptOn November 16, 1930, school teacher Enid Marriott vanished after getting off a train in Wiggins, Colorado. Within days a search of the area started. But more than two months passed before her younger brother Roy, who was with a search party, spotted a white, stilled hand sticking up from the frozen water of an irrigation ditch, ending the mystery of where she went, but not the one of who murdered her.
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Cinematic Epic Emotional | EGLAIR by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License...2024-05-2817 min
Crimes We ForgotThe Habitual Criminal & The Taking of Alma McKinleyFor around 24 hours in October 1930, Alma Wilson McKinley was missing, kidnapped from the family home in Greenfield, Missouri. Her abductor, after his plans fell apart, let her go less than a day after taking her. Local authorities identified several suspects in the following months before landing on Aden Aven, who was already sitting in a jailcell in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
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Crimes We ForgotThe Child Inmate: San Quentin at 14Standing less than 5 feet and only 14 years old, orphan Claude Hankins would seem an unlikely candidate for California's notorious San Quentin prison. But in 1904, after Claude shot and killed a man who was physically, verbally and possibly sexually abusing him, Judge Eugene McDaniel turned down pleas from the defense council and the jury for the child to go to a reformatory and instead sentenced him to 16 years in the men's ward at the adult prison. Hear the full story of how Claude ended up there and what happened to him after he was paroled.
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At the Movies in the 90sSneakers with Alex BillingtonWelcome back to AT THE MOVIES IN THE 90s, a podcast about the cinema of the 90s.In this episode, your host A. J. Black is joined by brand new guest, film critic behind FirstShowing.Net, Alex Billington, to discuss Phil Alden Robinson's quirky 1992 espionage thriller Sneakers...Host / EditorA. J. BlackGuestAlex BillingtonFind A. J. on Linktr.ee:https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterFind the podcast on Linktr.ee:https://linktr.ee/atthemoviesinthe90sSupport the Film...2024-04-121h 35
Crimes We ForgotPoisoner or Scapegoat? Winifred Ankers & the Brooklyn Baby DeathsIn February 1912, babies started dying at the Brooklyn Nursery & Infants Hospital. The nursing staff was quick to accuse Winifred Ankers, the hospital's cook and an unwed mother who's own child was a patient there, but as the woman's murder trial unfolded, the poor management of the facility came under scrutiny. By the time it was over, nine babies, all under a year in age and most orphans or abandoned by their parents, had died and the real cause remained more speculation than established fact.
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Crimes We ForgotA 20th Century Texas Blood FeudThe son of a wealthy Texas ranching family, John Beal Sneed was used to getting his own way. So when his wife ran off to Canada with their former childhood friend Al Boyce, Sneed took matters into his own hands. In the year that followed, Sneed would gun down Boyce and Boyce's father, and two witnesses to the elder Boyce's killing would themselves die under mysterious circumstances before the case could come to trial. By the time it was all over, as many as six men would be dead and Boyce would walk free.
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Crimes We ForgotThe Kidnappings of the Incubator BabyOn an August day in 1909, a woman and three men snatched a five-year-old girl from a home in Topeka, Kansas. It was at least the second time the child had been kidnapped, and would open the last chapter of a series of custody cases and actions going back to 1904, when the same little girl was a baby on display in the baby incubator exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
In this episode we explore this remarkable case that emanated from a landmark event from the beginning of the 20th century and hinged on questions of paternity...2024-02-1318 min
Last Word on Sens PodcastTrade Deadline Decisions, Recent Improvements, Pinto, and More with Jacob BillingtonAlex is back with another episode of the Last Word on Sens Podcast! Today, Jacob Billington joins him as the two have lots to discuss. They start by discussing the recent run of play from this Ottawa Senators team and why it has resulted in more points. From there, they discuss how they may attack the NHL Trade Deadline and what the most important thing for this team is going forward.
They break down where they see names such as Vladimir Tarasenko, Joshua Norris, and Thomas Chabot fitting into the roster long-term. As well as breaking down...2024-02-0257 min
Crimes We ForgotForbidden Desires & Court-MartialsIn the early 20th century, consensual sex between men was largely illegal, and for those serving in the U.S. Navy it meant prison, if they were caught. In this episode we follow the tragic lives of three former sailors after they leave San Quentin Prison, where they served multi-year sentences after being convicted of committing sodomy with a fellow sailor. These are the stories of Homer Baker, Sanford Kisner and Grover Roadarmel.
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Penguin OutdoorsEp. 010 | Kayak Anglers Can Change The WorldIn this episode of the Penguin Outdoors Podcast I discuss how we can all use the sport of kayak fishing and our platforms to leave each other, the industry, and the world a better place than we found it. Inspired by my best friends Trey Dawson, Christian Blaine, and other content creators such as Yak Motley, Outdoor Boys, Alex Rudd, Brant Preacher, and Cameraman Ron I take to the mic and ask my audience to join me in this mission. You can hear the story of Trey Dawson and Recovery Outdoors on the 1/2/24 episode of the Driftwood...2024-01-0729 min
Crimes We ForgotConfessions of a Teen SociopathFrank McDowell was considered brilliant by some of those who knew him, finishing high school at 16 before attending two renowned colleges, but his promised start soon turned dark. Before he reached the age of 20 he would be sent to the asylum, while his sisters and parents ended up in graves at Liberty Hill Cemetery, victims of either his greed or his delusions.
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Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 551: The CreatorThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is seeking spare parts for humanity and more. Aaron and Abe are joined by Firstshowing.net’s Alex Billington to talk all about The Creator from director Gareth Edwards. Hear what the group has to say about the sci-fi film pitting humans against machines, coupled with Edwards’ skills with visual effects and scale. Plus, there’s plenty of time for trailer talk, games, other movie chatter, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (8:00), Trailer Talk for Argylle (26:50), the main review (34:05), Games (1:39:09), and Out Now Feedback (1:52:47). So now, if you've got an hour...2023-10-032h 07
The Undercut PodcastJapanese Grand Prix Preview - Can Mclaren deny Red Bull the title this weekend?It’s a big ask to follow that Singapore GP, but Suzuka is lined up next, but will it be any good? We rifle through the news to see what’s going on and what to expect in Japan.Also, give us money, we promise we’ll spend it on microphones and editing software, not a Lola T70 Mk3 B. Probably. We have a Patreon, sign up to it here: https://www.patreon.com/undercutpodcastFind the Crew:Jesse - @jesseoncars on Twitter and Instagram as well as @jesseoncars on YouTube and writing for Cl...2023-09-2147 min
Penguin OutdoorsEp. 004 | "Holy crap, that's Alex Rudd!"In this episode of the Penguin Outdoors podcast I discuss an unfortunate incident that took place while kayak fishing, and what happened as a result that made it all worth it! If you are not a fan of Alex Rudd Fishing you have no idea what you are missing out on! This episode has been brought to you by Solar Bat Sunglasses! As a proud member of the Solar Bat pro staff team I am excited for you to experience next level sunglasses at an amazing price! Head over to https://www.solarbat.com/discount/PENGUIN now a...2023-09-1808 min
The Undercut PodcastF1 Dutch Grand Prix Review - Rain, Rain, Go Away, Max Verstappen Wants To PlayEllie-May and Jesse are back to review the Dutch Grand Prix and the Silverstone Festival. It’s been a busy weekend. They are both knackered but have cobbled together some notes and thoughts on the whole weekend.If you’re here for the F1 stuff skip to 15 minutes in, but you’ll miss Ellie-May’s story of getting in an F1 car and a lap of the track.When we mention the Williams qualifying record: the correct answer is the 2017 Italian GP, Massa was P9 and Stroll P4. Probably should have googled that before recording.Fin...2023-08-301h 34
The Undercut PodcastF1 Dutch Grand Prix Preview - The Orange Army AwaitsWe’re back for the second half of the season and are gamely anticipating some racing action this weekend, but first, our inbox overfloweth with news. So, Jesse sits down with guest host Immy Cousins for a chat about what’s gone down through the summer break in F1 and a few other racing fields.From FP1 drives, a notably quiet silly season and the fact that Max might be going to jail?! There’s plenty to cover; plus our predictions, the race forecast and the weather forecast.Find the team:Jesse - @JesseO...2023-08-2449 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 17thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2023-08-1704 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 13thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2023-08-1301 min
Penguin OutdoorsEp. 002 | Top 5 summer bass baits!Welcome to Penguin Outdoors, the ultimate podcast for outdoor enthusiasts hosted by the one and only Steve Billington! Join us on thrilling escapades into the world of fishing, hunting, hiking, and unforgettable adventures with friends. Steve, an avid outdoorsman with a passion for nature, takes you on a journey filled with tips, tricks, and stories from his own experiences and those of fellow adventurers. In this episode I discuss my top 5 bass fishing baits for the summer heat! If you enjoy Alex Rudd, MeatEater, Driftwood Outdoors, and others I am sure you will enjoy Penguin Outdoors!2023-08-0919 min
Grow ConversationsS1E7: Producing Pharmaceutical-Grade CBD in the UK - Dean Billington, COO of Brains Bioceuticals- Grow ConversationsAlex speaks to Dean Billington about his role as COO of Brains Bioceuticals.Dean Billington brings a wealth of experience working in the global pharmaceutical industry, with a specific focus on CBD. Dean has held senior leadership positions at a number of companies including Calgiro Rx and Fisher Clinical Services. He was also an applied chemistry executive at GW Pharma, the UK’s leader in the development of plant-derived cannabinoid therapeutics. Discussing a range of topics including- Ensuring high standards when producing CBD- Unlocking the chemistry and understanding the mec...2023-07-2540 min
The Undercut PodcastAre Mercedes Giving Up - 2023 Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix PreviewHullo and welcome back to the Undercut Podcast and what fast unravels into a Jesse lecture this week, laden with a strange level of optimism for Mercedes in 2024 from the Ferrari fan. Anyhow, the main focus of this is a bit of news with regards to engine providers; then a preview of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.If you want more Undercut Podcast, check out our interview with Alex Brundle which is up and ready for y'all to enjoy. We'll be back in about a week's time with a review of all the action from Jeddah.2023-03-1447 min
MLW Underground Review03/07 Powell’s MLW Underground audio review: Lio Rush vs. Jacob Fatu, Alex Hammerstone vs. Lance Anoa’i for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, “The Billington Bulldogs” Tom Billington and Mark Billington vs. Myron Reed and Mr. ThomasBy Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
Jason Powell reviews the MLW Underground television show: Lio Rush vs. Jacob Fatu, Alex Hammerstone vs. Lance Anoa'i for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, "The Billington Bulldogs" Tom Billington and Mark Billington vs. Myron Reed and Mr. Thomas, and more (13:04)...
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Important Not...2023-02-2325 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 17thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2022-08-1704 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 13thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved...2022-08-1301 min
The People of Digital MarketingInterview with Alexander Billington - Growth Frameworks From A Former Soccer Player - Episode #71Alex is a former professional soccer player turned growth marketer and now works as a community growth manager at Funnel, a marketing data platform with over 1500 customers including Adidas, Samsung, and Havas. Prior to Funnel, Alex worked agency-side at Brainlabs building cross-channel digital growth strategies for brands such as Digicel & MARS.
Questions and topics covered:
The story on how he became a Growth Marketer.
Why did he join Funnel.io?
What are some of the weekly and monthly challenges Funnel’s marketing team faces?
What is his approach for testing several different marketing channels?
What are so...2022-02-1823 min
Feelin' FilmCasual Conversations: Alpine Climbing Films of 2021 with Alex BillingtonIn this inaugural episode of our new Casual Conversations series, Aaron chats with Alex Billington, film critic and founder of website FirstShowing.net, to discuss 2021's excellent group of alpine climbing films and their shared passion for any and all stories about mountaineering and adjacent outdoor sports.Follow & SubscribeAlex BillingtonFirstShowing.netTwitterLetterboxdInstagramAaronTwitterFacebookLetterboxdPatrickTwitterFeelin' FilmFacebookTwitterWebsiteEmail feelinfilm@gmail.comFeelin' Film on Apple PodcastsFeelin' Film on Google PlayFeelin' Film on StitcherFeelin' Film on...2021-12-291h 41Cryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 17thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged.Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty...2021-08-1704 minCryptic Canticles presents DraculaDracula Episode: August 13thEpisode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged.Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes...2021-08-1301 min
No Limits SellingAlex Bartholomaus on Effective Sales Objectives and Key ResultsAlex Bartholomaus started People Stretch Solutions, a DC-based management consulting firm, in 2009 to help CEOs scale their organizations. Alex is a published author and professional speaker on the topics of OKR, Sales Effectiveness, Elite Business Performance and Emotional Intelligence.
Alex began his career at Billington Imports, a family business which he grew from $1MM to $37MM in revenue over a 15 year period before a successful exit in 2009. Billington was a category leader in South American wines and during his tenure Alex started the Big Tattoo Wines project, donating over $1million to hospice and breast cancer research charities.
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Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now Bonus: Sundance 2021 RecapThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking things from the snow to the living room. Aaron is joined by FirstShowing’s Alex Billington and Battleship Pretension’s David Bax to discuss the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The group puts a spotlight on a variety of features and documentaries, including the best films they caught up with, the worst, and the weirdest. There’s even time for a game! Even though not everyone could catch up with all of the films, if any, it’s fun to get a sense of what could be coming to screens for all to event...2021-02-082h 18
Podcast – TrailerTrack‘Tenet’ & The State Of Cinema (w/ Alex Billington) – ‘The Inside Track’ PodcastEpisode 1 - Anton is joined by Alex Billington of FirstShowing.net to discuss the trailers for Christopher Nolan's upcoming spy epic, and its impact on the state of cinema reopenings across the globe.2020-07-0600 min
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now Bonus: 2020’s Way Too Early Academy AwardsThis week's bonus Out Now with Aaron and Abe is a look at what’s the best the year has offered in film, way too early! Aaron and Abe are joined by FirstShowing’s Alex Billington for a ceremony referred to as the Way Too Early Academy Awards. Find out which films have stood out in their high regard, earning some major awards from this prestigious ceremony. Additionally, listen to what Alex has to say about how wild film festival season has been, given how different everything is this year. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill...2020-06-291h 26
The First WordThe First Word - Vivarium & The Platform, feat. John BleasdaleAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg reconnect for a discussion about about two small scale, contained sci-fi films: Vivarium, directed by Lorcan Finnegan, and also The Platform (aka El Hoyo in Spanish), directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring film writer John Bleasdale as our guest discussing both films and their commentary on modern society.
2020-04-071h 42The First WordThe First Word - Revisiting Wolfgang Petersen's OutbreakAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg reconnect for a discussion about about the 1995 virus outbreak action thriller, Wolfgang Petersen's Outbreak, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. One of favorite movies growing up, time to revisit it for a podcast chat.
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The Cinematologists PodcastBerlinale 2020 Part 1It's Berlinale time. Our annual sojourn to our favorite European Film Festival is one of the highlights of the year and the programme looks intriguing with a host of big names in art-house cinema showing their latest work. This is the first of a two-part episode in which we bring our thoughts to bear on the big competition entries and fiction and documentary films from other sections of Berlin's extensive programme. We also interview various critics also in the city no only on their festival picks but on any emergent themes of this year's event. Wild mushroom picking, toxic...2020-03-011h 26
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now Bonus: Sundance 2020 RecapThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is posting up in Utah. Aaron and Abe talk to FirstShowing.net’s Alex Billington about his experience at 2020’s Sundance Film Festival, with plenty of thoughts on the fest, the films, and more. The guys then follow that up with an extended discussion of the latest Fast & Furious trailer. Among the topics covered, there’s our Sundance discussion (5:01), Out Now Quickies™ (1:21:29), and trailer talk for F9: The Fast Saga (1:30:33). The gang then wraps things up with this week's closeout song and a nice stinger (1:51:48). So now, if you've got an hour or so to...2020-02-061h 51The First WordThe First Word - JJ Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg engage in a conversation about the long-awaited, highly anticipated finale Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. We also briefly discuss the new trailer & prologue for Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
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Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 391: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (w/Spoilers)This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is what it is. Aaron and Abe are joined by First Showing’s Alex Billington and Battleship Pretension’s David Bax to go over Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final entry in the Skywalker Saga (including a clearly-noted spoiler discussion). Hear what this group has to say about this J.J. Abrams-directed series finale of the biggest movie franchise of all time, along with additional thoughts on the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie, Tenet, and more. Among the topics covered, there’s a fun round of Know Everybody (4:47), Out Now Quickies™ (9:53), Trailer...2019-12-232h 13The First WordThe First Word - James Gray's Ad Astra, feat. John BleasdaleAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg embark on a discussion about Ad Astra, directed by James Gray and starring Brad Pitt as an astronaut on a secret mission, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring film writer John Bleasdale as our guest to examine this movie, critique it, and attempt to figure out what it all means.
2019-10-291h 49The First WordThe First Word - Todd Phillips' Joker, feat. Katie Smith-WongAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg dive into a discussion about Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic DC Comics villain, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring film writer Katie Smith-Wong, live from London, as our guest to discuss this movie - all the good and bad sides of it. We hope you enjoy. #Joker
2019-10-181h 24The First WordThe First Word - Film Festivals & Embargoes, feat. Daniel JoyauxAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) is joined by guest Daniel Joyaux for a debate about embargoes and a chat about our favorite film festivals and films from the fall season so far. After attending the Toronto and Venice Film Festivals, these two cinephiles connect for a discussion about cinema and their festival experiences.
2019-10-091h 42The First WordThe First Word - A Summer 2019 Recap + Quick Fall PreviewAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg record a fun chat discussing the end of the summer 2019 movie season, and some of our favorite movies. As well as a talk about the new trailers for The Rise of Skywalker and Lucy in the Sky, plus a preview of the Venice Film Festival and fall season.
2019-08-3159 minThe First WordThe First Word - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, feat. Aaron NeuwirthAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Quentin Tarantino's latest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in-depth, with spoilers, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast, featuring entertainment journalist & podcaster Aaron Neuwirth from the show Out Now with Aaron & Abe.
2019-07-311h 50The First WordThe First Word - Avengers: Endgame, feat. Alisha Grauso & Amon WarmannAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss Marvel's Avengers: Endgame full-on with spoilers, featuring two guests: Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) & Amon Warmann (@awarmann), the same guests from our Infinity War episode. We chat about everything that happens in Endgame, our criticisms, and favorite scenes, and much more in this epic MCU episode.
2019-05-012h 04The First WordThe First Word - Theories on 2019's Endgame + Star WarsAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg record a fun chat speculating on Marvel's Avengers: Endgame and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. We discuss ridiculous theories and different possibilities about what we think might happen in these two big 2019 movies.
2019-04-221h 46The First WordThe First Word - Jordan Peele's Us, feat. Aaron NeuwirthAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Jordan Peele's new horror film Us in-depth, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast, featuring entertainment journalist & podcaster Aaron Neuwirth from the show Out Now with Aaron & Abe.
2019-03-281h 42The First WordThe First Word - 2019 Academy Awards, feat. Clayton DavisAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss the 2019 Academy Awards, analyzing the winners and nominees along with a discussion about how voting works and how voters are influenced. Featuring special guest Clayton Davis (@AwardsCircuit) - who owns and runs the website AwardsCircuit.com.
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The Sport Psych Show#28 Jason Severiano Lampkin & Alex Billington - Dealing with a Career-Ending InjuryI speak with Jason Severiano Lampkin and Alex Billington, two ex-professional soccer players who were both forced to stop playing due to career-ending injuries in this episode. Jason played at the Manchester United Academy and then completed his apprenticeship at Aston Villa, while Alex attended the Blackburn Academy and then earned a professional contract at Preston. After being released by their respective teams, both Jason and Alex decided to make the move to the US after receiving scholarships, and this is when they met each other. We speak about having the expectation from a young age of...2019-02-251h 10The First WordThe First Word - Shyamalan's Glass, feat. Amon WarmannAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss M. Night Shyamalan's film Glass (his highly anticipated sequel to Unbreakable and Split), with guest film critic Amon Warmann (@awarmann). We also briefly discuss the new trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home.
2019-01-221h 47The First WordThe First Word - Top 10 Movies of 2018, feat. Alicia MaloneAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss their Top 10 favorite movies of 2018, featuring special guest Alicia Malone (@aliciamalone, Host on TCM, Backwards & In Heels, The Female Gaze). We count down our Top 10 of 2018 and spend some time discussing why we love each of these films.
2019-01-171h 40The First WordThe First Word - Brady Corbet's Vox LuxAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg dive into a heated discussion about Brady Corbet's provocative, brilliant new film Vox Lux, starring Natalie Portman and Raffey Cassidy, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. We also discuss a few new trailers including Avengers: Endgame and Men in Black International.
2018-12-261h 22The First WordThe First Word - Documentary Love, feat. Amirose EisenbachAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg are joined by producer & filmmaker Amirose Eisenbach as our guest to discuss documentaries on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. We talk about the doc films we love and discuss the experience of making documentaries.
2018-12-141h 45The First WordThe First Word - The Great Netflix Debate, feat. Peter ScirettaAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg are joined by Peter Sciretta (owner of slashfilm.com) to debate and discuss the good & the bad of Netflix on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Is it really good for cinema? Can they be better? Do we still love Netflix anyway?
2018-12-031h 18The First WordThe First Word - Damien Chazelle's First ManAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Damien Chazelle's First Man, starring Ryan Gosling as the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
2018-11-231h 10The First WordThe First Word - 2018 Venice Film Festival, feat. Anton VolkovAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) records this episode from Venice joined by Anton Volkov for a discussion about a few of the films seen at the Venice Film Festival on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. We discuss First Man, Roma, The Favourite, and The Mountain, along with a few other thoughts on Venice.
2018-09-101h 12The First WordThe First Word - Mission: Impossible, feat. Leigh WhannellAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss the entire Mission: Impossible movie series starring Tom Cruise, with a focus on Fallout directed by Christopher McQuarrie, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring filmmaker / actor / screenwriter Leigh Whannell as our special guest.
2018-08-071h 10The First WordThe First Word - Hereditary & Summer Horror, feat. Annette DiGiovanniAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss horror movies including Ari Aster's Hereditary and John Krasinski's A Quiet Place on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast, featuring genuine horror fan Annette DiGiovanni as our guest.
2018-07-131h 28The First WordThe First Word - June 2018 Trailer Week, feat. Anton VolkovAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss movie trailers galore from the epic movie trailer week in June 2018 on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast, featuring trailer expert Anton Volkov from the website TrailerTrack.
2018-06-151h 46The First WordThe First Word - Solo: A Star Wars Story, feat. Germain LussierAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Ron Howard's Solo: A Star Wars Story in the 10th episode of The First Word Podcast, featuring entertainment journalist guest Germain Lussier from io9.
2018-05-291h 22The First WordThe First Word - Avengers: Infinity War, feat. Alisha Grauso & Amon WarmannAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War full-on with spoilers, featuring two guests: Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) & Amon Warmann (@awarmann). We chat about all the good, the bad, theories about what's next, and what really happened in this movie, and much more in this Marvel mania episode.
2018-05-032h 09The First WordThe First Word - On Dogs + Isle of Dogs, feat. Tomris LafflyAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) briefly review Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated film Isle of Dogs, then discuss dog love and dogs in movies with film journalist guest Tomris Laffly (@tomilaffly). We love dogs! Dogs are the best.
2018-04-101h 38The First WordThe First Word - Video Game Movies, feat. Jordan Vogt-RobertsAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) talk about the new Tomb Raider movie and discuss video game movies in general, and why there still isn't a good one yet, with special guest filmmaker Jordan Vogt-Roberts (@VogtRoberts).
2018-03-291h 19The First WordThe First Word - 2018 Academy Awards, feat. Sasha StoneAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss the 2018 Academy Awards, analyzing the winners and nominees along with a discussion about the power of the Oscars. Featuring special guest Sasha Stone (@awardsdaily) - who owns and runs the website Awards Daily.2018-03-061h 51
Nick's SpiritsCastThe First Word on Alex Garland’s AnnihilationAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Alex Garland's Annihilation adaptation on this special breakdown episode of The First Word Podcast.2018-03-0247 minThe First WordThe First Word - Alex Garland's AnnihilationAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss Alex Garland's Annihilation adaptation on this special breakdown episode of The First Word Podcast.
2018-03-0247 minThe First WordThe First Word - Black Panther & Marvel, feat. Amon WarmannAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss Ryan Coogler's Black Panther movie, with special guest film critic Amon Warmann (@awarmann). We also briefly discuss the current state of Marvel movies at the end.
2018-02-191h 18Nick's SpiritsCastThe First Word on Black Mirror & Sundance 2018, feat. Eric HeissererAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss Season 4 of Black Mirror with special guest, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of Arrival, Eric Heisserer (@HIGHzurrer). Alex also gives a recap of his favorite films from Sundance 2018.2018-02-071h 31The First WordThe First Word - Black Mirror & Sundance 2018, feat. Eric HeissererAlex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) discuss the episodes from Season 4 of Black Mirror with special guest, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of Arrival, Eric Heisserer (@HIGHzurrer). Alex also gives a recap of his favorite films from Sundance 2018.
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CinemaholicsSundance Film Festival Breakdown (2018)Special guest Alex Billington from FirstShowing.net joins us on Cinemaholics this week to discuss all things Sundance, live from Park City, Utah. Alex saw 42 films total over the course of the festival, and he's got plenty to share about what are sure to be some of the year's biggest and best films, months before their release, including Search, Tully, The Tale, Eighth Grade, Puzzle, Damsel, Sorry to Bother You, and many more. Check out Alex's podcast The First Word. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Don't forget to review and rate the show on Appl...2018-02-041h 37
Not Just New Movies: The Podcast!Ep. 82 - Double Dragon (Guest: Alex Billington from FirstShowing)DOWNLOAD MP3 HERE!In this week's episode, Tyler and Ben are joined by Alex Billington (from FirstShowing.net) to discuss James Yukich's 1994 film, Double Dragon.IntroductionCharacter Name Game Intro - 1:50Media ConsumedTylerThe History of RPGs - 2:35Game Theory: Zelda, Potions, and Power Bands - 5:15Up Your Bookend: "The DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore" - 6:35Alex"Green Lantern: The Animated Series" - 8:30The Sitter - 8:55BenTiny Furniture -10:41The Raid: Redemption - 14:18Review2016-07-1200 min
The Disney Movie ReviewSummer of Disney and Sliding Stock - The Disney Movie Review 084Disney is off to a lightning fast start this summer, but do they have what it takes to last the entire season? Disney has placed all of its eggs in one Virtual Reality basket and I have a hot Disney stock tip for you that is free because I love you. For the week of May 23, this is episode 84 of The Disney Movie Review Here is the link to the Walt Disney Family Museum http://waltdisney.org/ Article on the success of Captain America http://www.ibtimes.com/captain-america-civil-war-becomes-highest-grossing-movie-2016...2016-05-2340 min
HHWLOD Master FeedOut Now 175 - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThis week’s episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe features the guys from Firstshowing.net, Alex Billington and Ethan Anderton joining the duo to discuss the film, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Among topics covered, we have a fun round of Know Everybody (3:22), some Out Now Quickies™ (9:20), Trailer talk for Knight of Cups (16:50), the main review of course (23:00), Out Now Feedback (1:03:43), a fun Game (1:16:29), What’s Out Now (1:22:30), and some Bloopers following this week’s close out song (1:30:32). So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill…2014-12-2400 min
Meet The Movie Press w/ Simon ThompsonStar Wars Spoilers and Guest Alex Billington of Firstshowing.net – Oct. 3rd, 2014 – Meet The Movie PressPopcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast for your insider look into the day to day reporting of the hottest scoops, exclusives and reports from the leading reporters in the industry on all things movie news! It's Popcorn Talk Network's Meet the Movie Press, hosted by Mark E Reilly (Editor in Chief Schmoesknow.com) and film reporter from The Wrap (Thewrap.com) Jeff Sneider. Each week the two will discuss the ever changing landscape of movie news and trade reporting. With discussions on everything from Marvel casting to landing exclusive stories on major Hollywood tentpoles, Mark and Jeff will also...2014-10-0458 minHHWLOD Master FeedOut Now 154 - Edge of TomorrowThis week’s episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe finds the guys doing what they always do, again and again, talking about movies. Specifically, this week has Aaron, Abe, and guest Alex Billington talking about Tom Cruise living the same day again and again in the film Edge of Tomorrow. Additionally, all of the regular segments are present as well, including “Know Everybody”, “Out Now Quickies”, “Movie Call Back”, “Out Now Feedback”, and Trailer Talk (The Equalizer). The guys did not have a chance to practice the same day over and over, but they do their best to make this episode 2014-06-1100 minHHWLOD Master FeedOut Now 133 - The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugThis week’s episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe is another gathering of the fellowship for a review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. While all in the group from last year could not come onto this episode, Aaron and Abe are still joined by Alex Billington and Mark Hobin to discuss the second part of this second Tolkien trilogy. Additionally, all of the regular segments are present as well, including “Know Everybody”, “Out Now Quickies”, “Movie Call Back”, “Out Now Feedback”, and Trailer Talk (Edge of Tomorrow, Jupiter Ascending, Godzilla). Things get as fiery as a dragon in this epi...2013-12-1800 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 65 - Gravity in 3D and IMAX! Oh My!In the 65th episode of Top 5 Film your hosts discuss Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity" with returning guest Alex Billington of First Showing. To coincide with "Gravity" and its technical achievements the group breakdown their Top 5 Technical Achievements in Cinema.2013-10-151h 13
The SoundCastEpisode 67 - "TIFFuride" - Festivals' Best Films and Film ScoresEpisode 67 - "TIFFuride" - Festivals' Best Films and Film Scores
Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) discusses the films and film scores such as: GRAVITY, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, TRACKS, and THE DOUBLE, found at this year’s Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals!
Episode Highlights
00:30 - Introduction
05:36 - Alex Billington and "The TIFF Controversy"
15:58 - Attending The Telluride Film Festival and TIFF
17:28 - Favorite Films from Telluride and TIFF
34:28 - Favorite Film Scores from Telluride and TIFF
49:42 - Conclusion and Firstshowing Recaps
Music Selections
00:00 - "Gravity" (Gravity) by Steven Price
04:54 - "Gravity" (Gravity) by Steven Price
20:53 - "I Could Show You If You'd Li...2013-10-0153 min
Second Reel from Fat Guys at the MoviesSecond Reel Ep. 28 – Interview with Alex Billington About TIFF Cell Phone UseOn This Episode: Kevin speaks with FirstShowing.net‘s Alex Billington about what really happened at the Toronto International Film Festival this week regarding cell phone use during press and industry screenings at the festival. Download this Episode Email the Fat Guys Follow Kevin on Twitter (@kevincarr) Follow Alex on Twitter (@firstshowing)2013-09-1210 min
The SoundCastEpisode 62 - Man of SteelEpisode 62 - Man of Steel
Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) and Tim Burden (Movie Magic) join Christopher Coleman to discuss the most divisive film of the year, MAN OF STEEL ... and it's original score by one of the more divisive composers in Hollywood, Hans Zimmer.
Episode Highlights
00:43 - Welcome: Alex Billington, Tim Burden
08:44 - Our History of Superman (Donner, Returns, Smallville)
24:26 - Man of Steel - Spoiler movie reactions
61:53 - Man of Steel - The Divisiveness
70:18 - Man of Steel - The Score: before, during, after the movie
98:12 - Audio excerpt: Interview with Hans Zimmer
99:56 - Wrapping up: The Perfect Score...2013-06-171h 46
The SoundCastEp. 52 - Cloud AtlasEpisode 52: Cloud Atlas
Sascha Dikiciyan (Bordlerands 2), Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net), and Jeremy Meyers (deepercontext.com) join Christopher to discuss the ambitious movie and score for CLOUD ATLAS. They also make a quick sidetrack back on some Star Wars talk, reflect on composer Basil Poledouris, and the 1 minute clips from The Hobbit score.
Episode Highlights
00:00 "Our lives are not our own..."
00:41 Welcome and Intros
02:40 Sidetrack: Return to Return of Star Wars
10:49 Sidetrack: Remembering Basil Poledouris
13:00 Sidetrack: More music clips from The Hobbit
15:56 Sidetrack: Working on Borderlands 2
22:02 Cloud Atlas: What did we think of the movie (non-spoilers)
38:50 Cloud Atlas: Detailed, spoiler-talk
54:52 Cloud...2012-11-111h 24
Top 5 FilmEp. 42 - Under Nolan's Cowl and BeyondIn the 42nd episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome First Showing creator Alex Billington on the show to discuss Christopher Nolan's now completed Dark Knight trilogy. To coincide with the end of Noan's trilogy the group breaks down their Top 5 wishlist for what Warner Brothers could do next with the caped crusader. As usual, major spoilers are discussed throughout the episode.2012-07-261h 39
The SoundCastEp. 50 - Fish, Fish, Water, Water - The Dark Knight RisesEp. 50- "Fish, Fish, Water, Water - The Dark Knight Rises"
[Explicit Warning] Composer Sascha Dicikiyan and Alex Billington join us for an in-depth discussion on THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. They explore Nolan’s final entry in his Batman trilogy as well as Hans Zimmer’s score. Lastly, they discuss the MAN OF STEEL trailer and it’s intriguing choice of music.
Episode Highlights
00:00 The Batmontage
00:27 Intro and Welcome
02:12 The Tragedy in Aurora, Colorado
08:20 The Dark Knight Rises - General Reaction
19:11 The Dark Knight Rises - Spoiler Talk
32:32 The Dark Knight Rises - The original score
64:54 Sidetrack: Man of Steel Teaser...2012-07-231h 27
The SoundCastEpisode 46 - "Continudity? - The Avengers!Ep. 46 - "Continudity? - The Avengers!"
Alex Billington of Firshowing.net joins us to talk about what everyone else is talking about - THE AVENGERS! But we also dive deep into Alan Silvestri's score. Who loved it? Who hated it? Who might have been a better choice? All of your questions are answered within!
Episode Highlights
00:00 The Avengers Montage
00:39 Intro and Welcome
03:15 Listener feedback on Ep. 45 - The Nineties
11:46 WHYBLT? Memory House by Max Richter
17:23 The Avengers Movie Talk
42:57 The Avengers Spoiler Talk
56:56 The Avengers Score Talk
Music Selections
00:03 "The Avengers" (The Avengers) by Alan Silvestri
11:40 "November" (Memory House ) by...2012-05-091h 47
The SoundCastEpisode 30: Flame Up! Summer 2011 Recap with Alex BillingtonEpisode 30: Flame Up! Summer 2011 Recap
Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) joins Christopher, Marius and Tom to look back at the films and film scores from the Summer of 2011. They discuss their faves and disappointment and compare 2011's Summer offerings with 2010's. Lastly, they talk about their expectations for next Summer which is chalk full of potential with the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, and The Avengers!
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Summer Montage and Intro
10:35 — What have you been listening to?
26:08 — Welcome Alex Billington
27:22 — Top films from Summer 2011
48:14 — Top film scores from Summer 2011
17:20 — The original goal for the short film
22:30 — No Deadlines?
24:40 — Twitter and Face...2011-09-231h 20
SOFA DOGS Podcast#137 - Couch Surfing Ep. 24: Damn Good CoffeeEric Diaz, from Geekscape returns to the show to discuss his favorite television program, Twin Peaks. Also, we review The Strangers on DVD.00:02:22 - John had a Twin Peaks marathon a few months back. The discussion can finally begin.00:08:37 - Eric feels that David Lynch has lost his mojo.00:13:53 - Angelo Badalamenti is discussed, as well as Lynch's dreamspace aesthetic. John manages to bring up Buffy the Vampire Slayer, naturally.00:17:23 - Femme Fatales in David Lynch's work is mentioned. Sherilynn Fenn is so beautiful, even gay men find her hot. Well, one, at least.00:24:44...2009-02-011h 49