One of us has never seen Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)… until now.

In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we watch It’s a Wonderful Life for the very first time and share our honest first-time reaction and review of one of the most beloved classic films in cinema history.

From James Stewart’s iconic performance as George Bailey to the film’s timeless themes of community, sacrifice, and personal purpose, we explore why It’s a Wonderful Life has endured as a Christmas classic and emotional touchstone for generations.

We break down Frank Capra’s direction, the movie’s fascinating production history, its initial reception, and how it eventually became a holiday staple through repeated television airings and cultural rediscovery.

If you love classic movies, Christmas films, or first time movie reactions, this episode is for you.

🎬 Don’t miss our deep dive into one of the most celebrated films ever made — and a movie many people assume everyone has already seen.

If you’ve ever missed a movie “everyone else has seen,” this show is for you.

📌 Subscribe for more classic movie reactions & reviews every week!

Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro
0:23 — Which Poser Has Never Seen It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)?
0:51 — History & Cultural Impact
2:20 — Expectations Going In
4:41 — First Watch Reaction & Review

📧 Email: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer

Listen on all major podcast platforms:
Spotify & Apple Podcasts

One of us has never seen Joe Dante’s Gremlins (1984)… until now!This holiday season, we’re finally watching Gremlins for the very first time — the iconic 1984 horror-comedy that blurred the line between cute, chaotic, and downright unhinged.Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Joe Dante, Gremlins became an instant pop-culture phenomenon, mixing Christmas vibes with creature horror in a way no one had ever seen before. But does it still hold up today for first-time viewers?Join us as we break down our expectations going in, react to the movie beat by beat, and discuss whether Gremlins deserves its reputation as one of the most influential ‘80s genre films ever made.We’ll talk about:• Why Gremlins caused controversy upon release• How it helped change the PG rating forever• The balance of comedy, horror, and pure chaos• And whether it belongs in the annual Christmas movie rotationFrom adorable Mogwai rules to full-on monster mayhem, Gremlins is wild — and we’re diving into all of it.If you love ’80s movies, holiday horror, cult classics, or discovering iconic films for the first time, this episode is for you.👉 Don’t miss our first-time reaction and honest review of one of the most talked-about movies of the 1980s.If you’ve ever missed a movie “everyone else has seen,” this show is for you.📌 Subscribe for more classic movie reactions & reviews every week — and stay cinematic 🎬Chapters:0:00 Intro0:21 A Brief History of Gremlins (1984)?1:20 Revealing Which Poser Has Never Seen Gremlins (1984)05:02 First-Time Reactions & Review of Gremlins (1984)Email Us: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer🎧 Prefer to listen instead of watching Vince’s face? Find us on all major podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aYH2Q9uvge0f7WLfsqITa?si=egjmhnawTvKcNpxuzPsXFwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-film-poser/id1835965887#80sMovies #HolidayHorror #CultClassic #FilmReview #Gremlins1984 #JoeDante #StevenSpielberg #ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

#BlackChristmas #MovieReaction #BobClark

We’ve never seen Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (1974)… until now!
Join us as we watch this iconic holiday horror classic for the very first time and share our honest Black Christmasreaction, review, and breakdown of one of the most influential early slashers ever made.

We dig into Olivia Hussey’s unforgettable performance, the eerie POV camerawork, and that chilling phone-call sound design that helped define the slasher genre years before Halloween. We also explore Bob Clark’s directing choices, the film’s creeping dread, and why Black Christmas still hits harder than many modern horror releases.

If you love horror classics, 1970s horror, holiday slashers, or first-time movie reactions, this episode is absolutely for you.

👉 Don’t miss our deep dive into the cult classic that quietly rewrote the rules of slasher cinema.
Perfect for horror fans, film enthusiasts, and anyone discovering movies they “should’ve seen” by now.

📌 Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:24 A Brief History of Black Christmas
1:40 What We Know Going In
5:45 Future Vince & Eli’s Reaction

📣 Follow Us

📧 Email: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer

🎧 Prefer listening instead of watching? Find the podcast here:

🟢 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1aYH2Q9uvge0f7WLfsqITa

🍎 Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-film-poser/id1835965887

#FirstTimeWatching #HorrorMovies #1970sHorror #HolidayHorror #ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

#ThiefMovie #MovieReaction #MichaelMann #JamesCaan

We’ve never seen Michael Mann’s Thief (1981)… until now!

Join us as we watch Thief for the very first time, talk about what we expected going in, and share our honest Thief (1981) reaction and review after experiencing Michael Mann’s electric feature debut.

From James Caan’s legendary performance to the Tangerine Dream synth score, we dig into why Thief has become a defining neo-noir crime thriller and a blueprint for Michael Mann’s filmmaking style.We’ll break down Mann’s signature visuals, the film’s gritty Chicago atmosphere, the incredible safe-cracking sequences, and how Thief paved the way for later classics like Heat, Manhunter, and Collateral.

If you’re a fan of crime thrillers, neo-noir films, or first time movie reactions, this episode is for you.

👉 Don’t miss our deep dive into one of the most influential crime films of the 1980s — and the movie that launched Michael Mann’s career.

If you love movie reactions, film reviews, or want to revisit Thief through fresh eyes, this episode is for you.If you’ve ever missed a movie “everyone else has seen,” this show is for you.

📌 Subscribe for more classic movie reactions & reviews every week!

0:00 — Intro

0:16 — A Brief History of THIEF

1:18 — What Do We Know About Thief (1981)?

7:37 — Future Eli & Vince Give Their Thoughts on Thief After First Watch

Confessions Of A Film Poser YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

📧 Email Us: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposerPrefer listening instead of looking at Vince?

Find us on all major podcast platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aYH2Q9uvge0f7WLfsqITa?si=egjmhnawTvKcNpxuzPsXFw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-film-poser/id1835965887

#FirstTimeWatching #NeoNoir #80sMovies #ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

We’ve never seen Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited Frankenstein… until now!

From Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus to the iconic Universal Monsters legacy, this story has been retold for over a century — but no one brings monsters to life like Guillermo del Toro.Now, the master of gothic romance and creature empathy finally takes on the story he’s dreamed of adapting for decades. And we’re watching it for the very first time.

Join us as we dive into del Toro’s vision of Frankenstein: a tragic tale of creation, loneliness, obsession, and the blurred line between humanity and monstrosity — reimagined through GDT’s signature blend of beauty, horror, and heart.We’ll talk about the origins of Shelley’s novel, the influence of the classic Universal films, why Frankenstein has obsessed del Toro since childhood, and how this adaptation stands apart from every version that came before it.

From breathtaking production design to emotional performances and unforgettable visuals, del Toro’s Frankenstein is shaping up to be both faithful and completely transformative — and we’re breaking it all down.

If you love gothic horror, monster stories with soul, or discovering new films with fresh eyes, this episode is for you.

👉 Don’t miss our first-time reaction and honest thoughts on one of the most anticipated horror adaptations of the decade.If you’ve ever missed a movie “everyone else has seen,” this show is for you.

📌 Subscribe for more classic and contemporary movie reactions every week — and stay electric.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:23 A Brief History of Frankenstein & Why Guillermo del Toro’s version Matters

1:57 What We Expect From The Movie

8:45 Reactions After Watching The Movie

Confessions Of A Film Poser YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

Email Us: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com

📧 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

📷 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@confessionsofafilmposer⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎧 Prefer to listen instead of watching Vince’s face? Find us on all major podcast platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aYH2Q9uvge0f7WLfsqITa?si=egjmhnawTvKcNpxuzPsXFw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-film-poser/id1835965887

#HorrorMovies #GothicHorror #FilmReview #FirstTimeWatching #ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser #Frankenstein #MovieReaction #GuillermoDelToro

We’re watching Natural Born Killers (1994) for the very first time — the explosive, controversial collision between Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino.

What started as one of Tarantino’s wildest early scripts became a chaotic, psychedelic media satire under Stone’s direction. Natural Born Killers is violent, unhinged, surreal, and one of the most divisive films of the ‘90s — and we’re finally diving into it.

In this episode, we explore:

• Tarantino’s original screenplay and why he distanced himself from the movie
• Oliver Stone’s hallucinatory, TV-warped style
• How the film tackles media obsession and American violence
• Whether Natural Born Killers holds up today
• Standout performances from Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., and Tommy Lee Jones

From sitcom-nightmare sequences to kaleidoscopic violence, this film is as chaotic as it is iconic — and we’re breaking it all down.

If you’re into Tarantino’s early writing, Oliver Stone’s bold ‘90s era, controversial cult classics, or discovering infamous movies for the first time, this episode is for you.

Don’t miss our first-time reaction and honest thoughts on one of the most talked-about films of its decade.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:05 A Brief History of Natural Born Killers (1994)?

0:39 Tarantino Vs Oliver Stone Final Film

2:09 Why Have We Never Seen Natural Born Killers?

7:51 After Watching Natural Born Killers For The First Time

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser
Email: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer/

We’ve never seen Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino’s True Romance (1993)… until now!From the mind of Tarantino and the style of Tony Scott comes a wild, violent love story that’s part fairy tale, part bloodbath — and we’re finally watching it for the very first time.

Join us as we dive into this cult classic packed with unforgettable performances from Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, and Dennis Hopper.We’ll talk about Tarantino’s original vision, how Tony Scott transformed it into something uniquely stylish, and whether True Romance still holds up today as one of the best ‘90s crime love stories ever made.

From Elvis hallucinations to one of the most intense interrogation scenes in film history, True Romance is as chaotic as it is romantic — and we’re breaking it all down.If you love Tarantino, cult classics, or discovering iconic films for the first time, this episode is for you.

👉 Don’t miss our first-time reaction and honest thoughts on one of the most talked-about movies of the ‘90s.If you’ve ever missed a movie “everyone else has seen,” this show is for you.

📌 Subscribe for more classic movie reactions & reviews every week — and stay cinematic! 🎬

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:52 Why Haven’t We Seen True Romance (1993)?

6:37 Ranking Our Favorite Tarantino Movies

22:20 First Time Watching True Romance

Email Us: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com

📧 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

📷 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@confessionsofafilmposer⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

#TrueRomance #MovieReaction #Tarantino #90sMovies #CultClassic #FilmReview #FirstTimeWatching #ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

We’ve never seen AKIRA… until now. 🏍️💥

In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we’re finally diving into Katsuhiro Otomo’s groundbreaking 1988 anime masterpiece — the film that redefined animation, blew up Neo Tokyo, and changed the sci-fi genre forever.

Join Eli and Vince as they experience AKIRA for the very first time: from jaw-dropping hand-drawn visuals and chaotic psychic battles to deep dives into its cyberpunk world, dystopian themes, and massive influence on pop culture.

We talk about what we expected going in, how the movie actually hit us, and why AKIRA remains one of the most iconic and influential animated films ever made — inspiring everything from The Matrix to Stranger Things.

If you love anime, cyberpunk, sci-fi classics, or cult animation history, this one’s for you.

🎙️ Confessions of a Film Poser is a podcast where two cinephiles confess the famous movies they’ve somehow never seen… and finally experience them for the first time.

New episodes every week — subscribe and buckle up. Neo Tokyo awaits. ⚡

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:28 What Is Akira?

2:22 Why Haven’t We Seen Akira Until Now?

07:17 First Time Reaction & Final Thoughts

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser

🎧 Listen to more episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1aYH2Q9...

📸 Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer/