First Reel

Host Georgia Davis takes a look back on the movies she watched in First Reel’s 20 episodes. She discusses her five favorite films she watched.

First Reel will take a bit of a hiatus.

Host Georgia Davis discusses the final film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy with four-time guest Alex Penrose.

Georgia decides Return of the King is not as good as Fellowship of the Ring, but the series overall definitely lives up to the hype.

Host Georgia Davis discusses the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs with sister-brother duo Kyra and Bennett Leckrone.

The trio talks about how scary the film is and what makes Hannibal Lecter such a good villain. You can find First Reel on all your preferred listening platforms.

Host Georgia Davis discusses the 2007 film Superbad with podcast director Cal Gunderson.

Georgia struggles with the vulgarity of the first half of the film, but comes to love the teenage themes with the help of Cal. But let’s be honest, McLovin’ is the best part of the movie.

Alex Penrose returns to discuss Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers with host Georgia Davis.

Topics of conversation include Gollum being the most complex character, the insane practical effects and the battle that’s to come. Check back again in a few weeks for the epic conclusion of the series.

Host Georgia Davis discusses Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho with asst. editor of The Beat Molly Schramm.

The pair talks about what the film did for the horror genre and how it compares to the current films in the genre.

Host Georgia Davis discusses Darren Aronfsky’s 2010 film Black Swan with return guest Alexis Eichelberger.

The pair talks about the film’s themes of perfection and Natalie Portman’s stunning performance.

Ahead of the Oscars, host Georgia Davis discussed the war film Saving Private Ryan, which won five Academy Awards. Return guest Ruby Cochran talks about another Matt Damon film.

The pair discuss the emotion displayed in the film and if it holds up in this decade’s war films.

“Leaving at Halftime” host Matt Parker joins host Georgia Davis to discuss the 1986 film Top Gun.

The two of them talk about how cool it would be to be in Top Gun school and how Tom Cruise is more than a meme. They also share thoughts about the upcoming sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.

Georgia Davis and guest Taylor Johnston discuss the 1999 found-footage classic 'The Blair Witch Project.'

The pair discusses the PR surrounding the film at the time of its release, and how the ending left Georgia wanting more.