First Time Pictures
Listen to us talk about our first time watching a movie or reading a comic. Tune in for debates, sarcasm, and opinions you didn’t ask for (but secretly need)
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First Time Watch - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) (opens the original)
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This week on First Time Pictures, we’re diving into Batman: Mask of the Phantasm — a movie that gives us a chance to talk about a character we both already love: Batman. We break down the movie’s story, animation, darker tone, Bruce Wayne’s past, and why this film still stands out as one of the most memorable Batman stories. This episode also marks the introduction of our new host, Zander. He loves movies just as much as we do, and with Batman being his favorite character, this felt like the per
First Time Pictures - Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) (opens the original)
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This week on First Time Pictures, we’re celebrating our 50th episode by returning to a world that both of us have loved for years with Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026). As longtime fans of the original series, getting to see Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko and the rest of Team Avatar return as adults gave us plenty to talk about. We break down the movie’s incredible animation and bending, the new threat facing Aang, how the characters have changed since we last saw them, and whether this r
First Time Pictures - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) (opens the original)
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This week, Anthony and Julian swing back into the Marvel universe with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in the story of everyone's favorite web-slinger. As two lifelong Spider-Man fans, this was one of their most anticipated movies of the year, giving them plenty to talk about as Peter Parker begins a brand-new chapter following the events of No Way Home . The guys break down the film's action, emotional moments, new characters, and the direction this movie takes Spider-Man moving f
First Time Pictures - The Invite (2026) (opens the original)
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This week, Anthony and Julian sit down to talk about The Invite, a single-location comedy that turns an ordinary dinner invitation into an evening full of awkward conversations, relationship drama, and plenty of laughs. As longtime fans of Seth Rogen—especially after loving his hit series The Studio—the guys were excited to see him tackle another comedy in a very different setting. In their first comedy review of the year, Anthony and Julian break down the film's humor, tense dinner-party atmosp
First Time Pictures - The Odyssey (2026) (opens the original)
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This week on First Time Pictures, Julian and Anthony take on Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of The Odyssey . As two massive Christopher Nolan fans—and after previously reviewing The Prestige , one of Julian's all-time favorite movies—we couldn't wait to see Nolan's take on one of history's greatest stories. We break down the film's stunning IMAX visuals, unforgettable score, incredible performances, bold storytelling choices, and whether Nolan's non-linear style elevates Homer's legendary t
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