1st on Film

We love movies! The 1st Reviews team is dedicated to the casual moviegoers and film enthusiasts alike, with our mix of candid and fun approach to analyzing movies and all things happening in the film industry. We are focused on providing film reviews, movie news, interviews, and coverage of many film related events to an international movie loving audience.

1st on Film is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 181 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts 1st on Film, a tv show with 181 episodes published.

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  A.J. Beckles & Ryan Colt Levy | The Voices of BLACK TORCH

  Aug 18, 202610 min

  In this episode of the 1st on Film Podcast, we step into the world of BLACK TORCH , the supernatural action anime bringing ninjas, mononoke, and powerful new characters to life. We’re joined by A.J. Beckles , the voice of Jiro Azuma, and Ryan Colt Levy , the voice of Ryosuke Shiba, to talk about bringing these characters to the English dub. BLACK TORCH: Jiro Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jiro is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers. About AJ Beckles (He/Him): AJ Beckles is a voice actor known for his work as Jiro Azuma (BLACK TORCH), Granit (Digomon Beatbreak), Kalim Al-Asim (Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation), Ataro (Synduality: Noir), Kaname Tosen (Bleach Rebirth), Okarun (DAN DA DAN), and more! About Jiro Azuma: He is a teenage shinobi with the power to communicate with animals. He makes a deal with a mysterious black cat named Rago, granting him special powers, and joins the Bureau of Espionage. About Ryan Colt Levy (He/Him): Ryan Colt Levy is a New York born, LA based actor/voice actor and musician known for his voice work in English dubs of anime & video games. He is best known as Ryosuke Shiba (BLACK TORCH), Denji (Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc), Shinji Kyoga (Dandelion), Tsubasa Igarashi (The Ramparts of Ice), Takejo Miwa (Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai), Raito Souda (Digimon Beatbreak), and Hans Axel von Fersen (The Rose of Versailles). About Ryosuke Shiba: He is the chief of the Special Operations Division 2 at the Bureau of Espionage. He founded the new squad that Jiro joined.

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  “NAMASLAY” Rish & Kanish on Making Their Horror-Comedy Feature Film

  Aug 14, 202627 min

  On this episode of the 1st on Film Podcast , we sit down in person with brothers, comedy duo, and filmmakers Rish Arhant-Sudhir and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir , the writers and directors behind the wild new horror-comedy NAMASLAY . Making their feature-film debut, Rish and Kanish take us behind the scenes of NAMASLAY — a genre-smashing horror satire that uses comedy, scares, and plenty of chaos to explore the Western appropriation and commercialization of yoga and Indian culture. We talk about their journey from performing comedy together to making their first feature film, where the idea for NAMASLAY came from, finding the balance between horror and comedy, creating the film’s unique tone, working with their cast and crew, and the challenges of bringing such an ambitious story to life as first-time feature filmmakers. It’s a conversation about comedy, horror, culture, filmmaking, and what happens when two brothers decide to make a movie together.

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  Kevin McDonald on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

  Aug 13, 202614 min

  In this episode of the 1st on Film Podcast , we sit down with legendary Canadian actor and comedian Kevin McDonald to talk about his role in Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma . McDonald takes us behind the scenes of the new horror-comedy, discussing his character, working alongside an incredible ensemble cast, collaborating with director Jane Schoenbrun, and what drew him to the film. We also talk about the unique tone of the movie and what it was like stepping into such an unconventional project. Toward the end of our conversation, Kevin looks back at one of his beloved television roles — Pastor Dave on That ’70s Show — and shares some memories from his time on the series. From The Kids in the Hall to animation, television, film and now Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma , this is a conversation with one of Canada’s most recognizable comedy and acting talents. Kevin McDonald is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer and director best known as one of the founding members of the iconic sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall . McDonald met Dave Foley at Toronto’s Second City Training Centre, and the pair eventually joined forces with Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson to form The Kids in the Hall. Their groundbreaking television series ran from 1988 to 1995 and returned for a critically acclaimed revival in 2022 Beyond The Kids in the Hall , McDonald has built an extensive career across film and television. His credits include Seinfeld , Friends , NewsRadio , Arrested Development , Corner Gas and That ’70s Show , where he played the recurring character Pastor Dave. He also became a prominent voice actor, most notably voicing Agent Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch franchise and characters in animated series including Invader Zim , Johnny Bravo , Catscratch and Clerks: The Animated Series .

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  Editing the 'Hacks' Finale with Jon Philpot

  Aug 12, 202629 min

  In this episode of the 1st on Film Podcast, we sit down with Emmy-nominated editor Jon Philpot to talk about his work on HBO Max’s acclaimed comedy series Hacks . Jon takes us behind the scenes of the editing room, breaking down what goes into finding the perfect comedic rhythm, balancing jokes with the emotional beats of the series, and shaping the evolving relationship between Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. We also dive into the enormous responsibility of editing the show’s series finale and how music played a major role in bringing the final episode together. Jon Philpot is an Emmy-nominated editor whose work spans television, film and documentary. He is perhaps best known for his work on HBO Max’s acclaimed comedy series Hacks , where he edited 10 episodes, including the series finale. His work on the finale earned him a 2026 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series. Philpot’s diverse credits include Broad City , Theater Camp , False Positive , Girls5eva , Search Party , Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens , Dying for Sex , At Home with Amy Sedaris , The Shivering Truth and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown . He previously won a Daytime Emmy for his editing work on The Mind of a Chef .

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  Editing “Lucky” : Byron Smith on Anya Taylor-Joy’s New Apple TV+ Series

  Aug 9, 202636 min

  In this episode of the 1st on Film Podcast , we sit down with editor Byron Smith to go behind the scenes of Apple TV+’s new series Lucky , starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Byron takes us inside the editing room and discusses the creative process behind shaping the series, from finding the rhythm and pacing of individual scenes to building tension, developing character, and turning hours of footage into a cohesive story. We also dive into the unique challenges of editing a television series, collaborating with directors and the creative team, and the decisions that ultimately determine what audiences see on screen. Whether you’re an aspiring editor, a filmmaker, or simply someone fascinated by what happens behind the scenes, this conversation offers an in-depth look at one of the most important — and often overlooked — aspects of filmmaking.

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