TFR Ep. 597: The Batman, Red Rocket, TFR Top 50: 40-31
Chris Scalzo
This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss Matt Reeves’ entry in the Batman movie franchise, ‘The Batman’. Robert Pattinson dons the cowl and begins a new era for the caped crusader. But is it a good era? Then it’s on to Sean Baker’s latest slice of underbelly Americana with ‘Red Rocket’. Simon Rex won the Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards for his performance. But how’s the film itself? There’s the ever-adorable rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Straight to DVD Picks of the Week. Matt and Chris then close out the show with the continuation of their Top 50 Favorite Films. This week, it’s 40-31!
00:00-27:34: Intro/The Batman
27:35-36:32: Physical Media Picks
36:33-46:54: Red Rocket
46:55-1:11:21: TFR Top 50: 40-31
1:11:22-1:12:40: Wrap Up
Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey