Sentimental Value

Pete and Trevor looked up, up, and away for Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Eve Ridley. Listen to our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre as we discuss whether the latest entry in the new DC Universe lives up to the hype.Before the feature review, we look ahead at the movies we’re most excited to see during the second half of 2026. After the review, we stick around for some trailer talk, including our thoughts on the latest look at Digger.What are you most looking forward to seeing for the rest of 2026? Let us know by sending us a voicemail (via audio clip) at [email protected] Anticipated Movies of 2026 : 19:40Supergirl Review: 36:08Trailer Talk: 52:25Spoilers: 57:56

Pete! and Trevor! took a trip to see Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! starring Jessie Buckley (The Bride / Ida / Mary Shelley), Christian Bale (Frank / Frankenstein’s Monster), Annette Bening (Dr. Euphronius), Peter Sarsgaard (Jake Wiles), Penélope Cruz (Myrna Mallow), and Jake Gyllenhaal (Ronnie Reed). Listen for our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre. If you think you know what this movie is like, you are wrong. We also wrapped up our Project Oscars with a discussion of Marty Supreme (Josh Safdie (Director), Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher) and Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro (Director), Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth). Project Oscars Marty Supreme: 10:05 Frankenstein: 20:47The Bride! review: 36:03Spoilers: 50:32

As Oscar season is dwindling to a close, Pete and Trevor narrow their focus on three Best Picture nominees: Train Dreams (directed by Clint Bentley, starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones), The Secret Agent (directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, starring Wagner Moura), and Hamnet (directed by Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal). For our feature Hamnet, we provide our immediate reactions after watching the film. Spoiler alert: this movie is a powerhouse of sadness. Next week we cover The Bride and finish our Oscar project with recaps of Frankenstein and Marty Supreme. If you would like to share your favourite film of the year with us, leave us a voicemail (via audio clip) at [email protected] Dreams: 5:30Secret Agent: 14:20Hamnet Review: 26:15Spoilers: 31:57

Pete and Trevor crossed the misty moors, while making many stylish costume changes, to see Wuthering Heights. Emerald Fennell’s third feature, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff, will likely be as divisive as her previous film Saltburn. Listen in to hear our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre to find out which side we fall on. This also marked our third entry in our ongoing Project Oscar Part 2, where we cover every film nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. This week we covered F1 (directed by Joseph Kosinski, starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem) and Bugonia (directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons). Next week we will be covering The Secret Agent and Train Dreams. Project Oscars: 09:58Withering Heights Review: 25:37Spoilers: 41:00

Pete and Trevor ditch their third co-host, a car which is really more like a character, for Pete’s basement, which again, is more like a character…to watch Sentimental Value. Directed by Joachim Trier, the Norwegian Neon-financed family drama took Cannes by storm, eventually resulting in racking up several Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and acting noms for its entire main cast (Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning).Subscribe to the podcast to hear us discuss each Oscar move nominated for Best Picture in the coming weeks. Project Oscars: 2:12Sentimental Value Review: 25:52Spoilers: 39:28

Pete and Trevor covered themselves in iodine and strapped on some blonde wigs to see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The direct follow up to Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 2025 film, TBT sees Nia DaCosta take the helm, with Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Alfie Williams returning. Samson, the very confident infected alpha, may just show up to wish everyone luck. Listen to the podcast to hear our immediate thoughts after leaving the theatre!This week marks the beginning of Project Oscars 2, where we cover each film nominated for best picture. While we don’t yet know the nominees, it’s a safe bet that One Battle After Another and Sinners will be among the nominees. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Project Oscars (14:36)Review (37:32)Spoilers (56:40)

Pete and Trevor grow some dreads, strap on oxygen masks, and hop on our Ikrans to see Avatar: Fire and Ash. We watched this in IMAX 3D as it was meant to be seen. Listen for our immediate reactions following the movie, before giving lots of warning before heading into spoilers. About the movie: James Cameron’s third Avatar movie finds Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) pulled into a brutal new chapter of survival that tests their family. Also starring Sigourney Weaver, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo. As a conclusion to our Project Weird Christmas, we also talk about Santa Claus: The Movie, starring David Huddleston, Dudley Moore, John Lithgow. All of this and more are available to listen to FOR FREE?!!!? wherever you listen to podcasts. Santa Claus: The Movie (21:25)Avatar: Fire and Ash Review (33:47)The Odyssey Trailer Discussion (55:23)Avengers Teaser Discussion (58:50)Avatar Spoilers (1:00:35)

Pete and Trevor embark on a trip to see 2025’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, a remake of the cult horror classic from 1984. On the way, we continue our Project Weird Christmas, with a deeper foray into Christmas horror movies. We look at the Charles Edward Sellier Jr. directed original Silent Night, Deadly Night, as well as Bob Clark’s 1974 classic Black Christmas (spoiler one of us thinks this is a masterpiece and the other doesn’t even like it). We close out the project next week with Santa Claus: The Motion Picture. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast. You can find us on:-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/first-look-final-word/id1715359364-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5z1YMFhAAeUlkb62ZWDV0a?si=5rAZ5-UNQIS5BcdecHEhcg-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@firstlookfinalword?si=gBwnodswkyiKPGkvReview of Black Christmas (22:48)Review of Silent Night, Deadly Night (44:14)Spoilers (56:20)

Pete and Trevor were both murdered in the car on the drive to see Wake Up Dead Man. It was the perfect crime and there are no suspects. Anyways, Rian Johnson’s third entry in the Knives Out mystery franchise finds Daniel Craig return as Benoit Blanc who is tasked with solving a locked room mystery. As always, Johnson brings an all-star cast with Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. This week also marks the beginning of our light and breezy Project Weird Christmas. First up is Lethal Weapon, staring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Next week we will be covering Black Christmas along with the rename of Silent Night, Deadly Night. Lethal Weapon (14:00)Wake up Dead Man (41:00)Netflix is ruining my life (55:00)Spoilers (1:06:38)Spoilers for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1:08:00)

Pete and Trevor brave the rough weather to finally, finally see The Running Run. Edgar Wright’s remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger cult favourite (or more accurately described as a more faithful adaptation of the King novel) stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, with an all-star supporting cast including William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. This episode also wraps up our Project Last Action Heroes with a double billing. First up is Supercop (Police Story 3) with Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, followed by Passenger 57, with Wesley Snipes. Tune in next week for the start of our series on Weird Christmas movies.Supercop (14:40)Passenger 57 (22:35)The Running Man Review (44:35)Spoilers (01:03:00)