The Best Movies You've Never Seen

By Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech

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Stephen Fenech is the movie buff. Trevor Long hasn't seen any great movies. Together they re-watch some great movies and unpack what they liked or not about each one.

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The Best Movies You've Never Seen episodes:

06.28.2024
Training Day
Denzel Washington in an Oscar Winning role alongside Ethan Hawke as LAPD Narcotics officers. A 24 hour timeline, serves as a day-in-the-life look at how a rookie breaks into a new squad, one where the rules are quite clearly different....
06.21.2024
Casablanca
Released in 1942 the origin story of this movie alone is worth hearing. From utterly classic lines to a stunning cast, Casablanca is from a different time. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman among others telling the story of loyalty and...
06.14.2024
Daylight
Sylvester Stallone is in the wrong place at the wrong time, or is it quite the opposite? An explosion causes chaos as a New York City tunnel is collapsed with just a few survivors and not much hope. While it...
06.07.2024
Arrival
This is a more recent film, from 2016 and a multi-oscar nominated one at that. Amy Adams stars alongside Jeremy Renner while Forest Whitaker makes another appearance in a podcast movie for us. It's a fascinating look at Alien...
05.31.2024
True Lies
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Harry Tasker the Government Agent (Spy) who undertakes secret missions all while his Wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) considers his day-job to be that of a boring computer salesman. Directed by none other than James Cameron, this...
05.24.2024
Argo
Based on the true story of six American Embassy staff in Iran in the late 70's, this is a remarkable tale no matter how you cut it. Ben Affleck stars and directs this film which is as much part a...
05.17.2024
Cocktail
While he hasn't seen the movie, Trev has some views on Cocktail, so watch it with us again, or for the first time. Tom Cruise stars alongside Aussie Bryan Brown in a story of two Bartenders, one of whom has...
05.10.2024
Ransom
Mel Gibson stars as the wealthy businessman with everything, including his wife, played by Rene Russo and a young son. Until someone kidnaps the son, and a ransom is demanded. Pay the ransom? Play games? A story of twists...
05.03.2024
Titanic
Jack and Rose, a love story and a tragedy. The iconic Titanic disaster incorporated into a story about a valuable necklace. James Cameron goes to the depths literally to bring this ship and story to life. Leonardo DiCaprio and...
04.26.2024
Senna
His death may be one of the most tragic in world sport, in his prime he lost his life doing what he loved. But how did he get to the peak of world motorsport - and how did the intense...
04.19.2024
Phone Booth
It's human nature to answer a ringing phone - but would you ever think you'd live to regret such a simple thing? Collin Farrell stars as the PR guy stuck front and centre in this thriller with Forest Whitaker there...
04.12.2024
When Harry Met Sally
With as many Seinfeld-like references as one could want, Trevor and Stephen unpack a classic and very well known movie - When Harry Met Sally From where that famous cafe is, to who the whole thing is based on, Stephen...
04.04.2024
U571
The German U Boat could hold the key to winning the war. Starring Matthew McConaughey along with Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel and even people Trev doesn't recognise, this is the story of a US Sub heading to recover the Enigma...
03.28.2024
When We Were Kings
Is this a movie? Well, it's a Movie-length documentary and it's an absolute favourite of Stephen Fenech. The story of Muhammad Ali's epic battle with George Foreman which took place in Zaire. And it wasn't all smooth sailing. If it...
03.21.2024
World War Z
Brad Pitt stars as the only really big name in a movie derived from a book, but adapted to suit the big screen. But what did the Author think of it? Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long through the movie...
03.14.2024
Scent of a Woman
Al Pacino plays a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who needs a babysitter. Turns out, he has his own plans for Thanksgiving weekend and takes Chris O'Donnell on a wild ride while he has his own issues back at School A...
03.07.2024
Minority Report
Another Tom Cruise film this time directed by Steven Spielberg. A look into the future - well it was in 2002, today there's some interesting insights and comparison to the real world of 2024 envisaged for 2054. Cruise is...
02.29.2024
Black Rain
One of Stephen's Hidden Gems, this fits the title of this podcast to perfection because Trev's never heard of it. Directed by Ridley Scott and Starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia there's also some absolute Japanese hot shot actors in...
02.22.2024
Scarface
Al Pacino stars as the Cuban refugee who has eyes on much bigger things. His Mate Manny is Steven Bauer while Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the woman that catches his eye. It's a long movie with a story to tell,...
02.15.2024
Rush Hour
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are unlikely partners on American Soil in the case of a missing child. Chan brings his martial arts to Hollywood while buying into Chris Tucker's humour making for a movie which Stephen Fenech has an...
02.08.2024
Gravity
Released in 2013, this is a visually stunning movie that will make you question what's real and what's not in movie making forever. Stephen unpacks just how it's done and how much of it is real vision when he and...
02.01.2024
The Last Boy Scout
Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans and Halle Berry among other notable stars bring you a fast paced action movie - with a few laughs too. Stephen loves it, Trev didn't know if it was a movie about Boy Scouts or not....
01.25.2024
Passengers
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are the passengers, and the situation created by some early dramas means some serious moral dilemmas on the cards. A recent movie by our standards, and worthy of conversation - would you wake her? ...
01.18.2024
Breakdown
A hidden Gem according to Stephen Fenech, so has Trevor Long ever heard of Breakdown? This is a 1997 Thriller starring Kurt Russell and J T Walsh alongside Kathleen Quinlan. Is it one you've seen or are you, like Trev,...
01.12.2024
Varsity Blues
Yet another High-School Football movie? Or something more? Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek plays a starring role as a second string quarterback called on in a time of need It's a coming of age film, and not...
01.05.2024
It's a Wonderful Life
This 1946 classic is set around Christmas and follows the life and story of George Bailey, played by James Stewart. He's a good kid, who grows up and seems to put everything and everyone before himself, until it reaches breaking...
12.15.2023
Crocodile Dundee
From the mid 1980's, Paul Hogan stars as Crocodile Dundee - an outback legend who survived a croc attack. Linda Kozlowski makes her debut as Sue, the New York reporter chasing Mick Dundee's story. This was a mega hit, which...
12.07.2023
Basic Instinct
A murder mystery for adults only. Basic Instinct is a movie Stephen has seen many times, but Trev may have heard of it, but he's never seen it. So search Basic Instinct on Fetch and fire up that Hisense...
11.30.2023
Liar Liar
Jim Carrey at his comedic best as a Lawyer stuck in some Moral dilemmas. He's a fun dad, but is he a good dad? His son makes a wish that will change him forever, but will wreak havoc for a...
11.23.2023
Oceans Eleven
When you put this cast in one movie, it's bound to be good right? Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts,Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner - I mean come on. So what does Trev think? Stephen...
11.16.2023
Crimson Tide
It's not red, it's Crimson, the Crimson Tide tells the story of rules, regulations, commands, concerns, questions and morals in the world of Nuclear War. A modern world far from the battle fields of yesteryear, you are challenges to follow...
11.10.2023
Collateral
From 2004 this one has a big cast, I mean - Tom Cruise - Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo. Cruise gets in a cab, and the night of the cab driver chances as does his life forever. Enjoy...
11.02.2023
Outbreak
Outbreak is a 1995 American movie with a stunningly strong cast. None less than Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland, along with Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey. Seen through fresh post-pandemic eyes this is...
10.26.2023
La Bamba
He knew what he wanted to be, and he was on track to achieve it, but Ritchie Valens life was cut short tragically in a plane crash. This is a life story told with all the ups and downs of...
10.19.2023
Iron Man
The start of the MARVEL Movie Universe, but of course, Trevor Long has never seen it. So, Stephen Fenech walks us through what kicked of an epic movie franchise. Interesting facts, stats and information along the way, plus a fresh...
10.13.2023
The Da Vinci Code
What if someone raised Catholic watched a movie that told stories of the church, faith, and the Holy Grail, while someone with no real religious upbringing did the same? How would they view that film? That's what you get...
10.05.2023
Speed
How's this for a lineup - Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels - cracking cast and where they were in their careers at the time of this movie is staggering. That's what we'll learn from Stephen Fenech who's...
09.29.2023
Taken
Lian Neeson's role in Taken is iconic, as are some of the lines he delivers. Trev's never seen it, so walk through Taken with Stephen Fenech as we learn about the movie's origins, what Liam thought would come of it...
09.22.2023
Total Recall
When Arnold Schwarzenegger is the headline you know you're in for something great. In this 1990 Science Fiction film we take a peak into the future where space travel is the norm. Directed by Paul Verhoeven the story of...
09.15.2023
Whiplash
A young Miles Teller well before Top Gun Maverick fame plays the role of an aspiring drummer. His Father is Paul Reiser and the legendary Jazz band leader is J K Simmons. But what's it like to be at...
09.08.2023
Courage Under Fire
Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and so many more high class actors take a story about Desert Storm and bring it to life as if it were true. United States deaths, and Heros under investigation, it's a story that...
09.01.2023
The Karate Kid
Ralph Macchio and Pat Moriata star as the kid and his mentor as young Danny LaRusso is faced with a new life in a new city and it gets off to a rough start with the locals. A story of...
08.25.2023
War of the Worlds
Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together on a project and it's got to be good right? That's the 2005 film War of the Worlds which has a long history, dating back to the 1898 H G Wells Novel. Also...
08.18.2023
Mrs Doubtfire
Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles stars as a dad who's going through a rough time with work, and his marriage. Amidst calls for a divorce, this Dad finds an interesting way to see his kids a...
08.11.2023
Cars
Trev takes the controls of the show as he guides Stephen Fenech through what he believes to be one of the best movies of all time. Both dads see this through their eyes as parents, looking at the background to...
08.04.2023
The Others
Nicole Kidman stars as the Mother of two young children in a large mansion when housekeepers come to her home to offer their services. The children hear noises, see people - but everything is not as it seems. Stephen loves...
07.28.2023
Waterworld
This is a big movie for Kevin Costner, but its controversial too in many ways. Have you thought about what would happen if the world's polar ice caps melted? That's the premise of Waterworld. Stephen unpacks many of the stories...
07.21.2023
John Wick
Keanu Reeves stars literally in this first instalment of what is a classic but spectacular action thriller. Directed by Chat Stahelski, with origins in a true story, Wick is a retired hitman who comes out of retirement for very personal...
07.14.2023
Mission Impossible
When something goes from the small screen to the big screen and it's already been a hit franchise, there's a risk it is spoiled, or underdone. Not so when Tom Cruise is involved. This 1996 movie kicked off a...
07.07.2023
Gattaca
What would a future look like where your genetic make up could dictate the jobs you do, the schools you go to? How would you feel knowing your life expectancy from birth? This is explored in Gattaca, the Andrew Niccol...

What's The Best Movies You've Never Seen about?

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The Best Movies You've Never Seen episodes:

Training Day

Casablanca

Daylight

Arrival

True Lies

Argo

Cocktail

Ransom

Titanic

Senna

Phone Booth

When Harry Met Sally

U571

When We Were Kings

World War Z

Scent of a Woman

Minority Report

Black Rain

Scarface

Rush Hour

Gravity

The Last Boy Scout

Passengers

Breakdown

Varsity Blues

It's a Wonderful Life

Crocodile Dundee

Basic Instinct

Liar Liar

Oceans Eleven

Crimson Tide

Collateral

Outbreak

La Bamba

Iron Man

The Da Vinci Code

Speed

Taken

Total Recall

Whiplash

Courage Under Fire

The Karate Kid

War of the Worlds

Mrs Doubtfire

Cars

The Others

Waterworld

John Wick

Mission Impossible

Gattaca