Episodes

  • Vertigo (1958) | First Watch + Review
    Sep 14 2025

    In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we finally experience Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), a film often hailed as one of the greatest movies ever made. This psychological thriller stars James Stewart and Kim Novak in a haunting story of obsession, mystery, and identity that continues to influence filmmakers today.

    We share our first-time reactions, discuss what we expected going in, and break down Hitchcock’s masterful direction, Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score, and the lasting impact of Vertigo on cinema history. Whether you’re a die-hard Hitchcock fan or discovering his work for the first time, join us as we unravel the themes, twists, and cinematic brilliance that make Vertigo a timeless classic.

    🔎 In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why we never watched Vertigo before

    • What surprised us most about finally seeing Hitchcock's masterpiece

    • How the film & Alfred Hitchcock influenced modern filmmaking

    • Our final verdict: does it live up to the hype?

    Join the conversation and let us know your own film confessions!

    👉 Subscribe to Confessions of a Film Poser for weekly episodes covering classics we should’ve seen by now but haven’t.

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    55 mins
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | First Watch + Review
    Sep 7 2025

    Confessions of a Film Poser – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

    We’re back with another cinematic confession! In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we dive into Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), a film we somehow avoided watching until now.

    First, we confess why this iconic movie slipped through our film-loving cracks. Then, after finally watching it, we share our unfiltered thoughts, honest reactions, and a mix of trivia, history, and behind-the-scenes context. Whether you’re a die-hard film buff or just discovering classics yourself, this is the perfect podcast to experience (or re-experience) legendary cinema right alongside us.

    🔎 In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why we never watched Close Encounters of the Third Kind before

    • What surprised us most about finally seeing it

    • How the film & Steven Spielberg influenced pop culture

    • Our final verdict: does it live up to the hype?

    Join the conversation and let us know your own film confessions!

    👉 Subscribe to Confessions of a Film Poser for weekly episodes covering classics we should’ve seen by now but haven’t.

    Want to watch us posing during the episode? Check out our YouTube Channel Here:

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

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    46 mins
  • The Omen (1976) | First Watch + Review
    Aug 31 2025

    We’ve never seen Richard Donner’s The Omen… until now.

    Welcome to the second episode of Confessions of a Film Poser!

    In this series, Eli & Vince — two self-proclaimed cinephiles — confess the classic films we’ve never seen and finally experience them for the first time.

    This week on Confessions of a Film Poser, we finally watch Richard Donner’s horror classic The Omen (1976) for the very first time. 👹

    Before watching, we confess what we think we know about this iconic film from cursed production stories to its reputation as one of the scariest movies ever made. Then, after finally seeing it, we dive into a full review and reaction:

    • The cultural impact of The Omen (1976)
    • Why Damien Thorn is one of the creepiest kids in horror history
    • Behind-the-scenes stories and myths about the film’s “curse”
    • Our first-time reaction & review as horror fans catching up on a classic 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!

    #TheOmen #ClassicHorror #MoviePodcast #FirstTimeWatch#ConfessionsOfAFilmPoser 0:00 - Film Poser Intro 00:11 - A Brief History 00:54 - Richard Donner's 'The Omen' 02:10 - The Posers Explain Why They Haven't Ever Seen The Omen 06:15 - Future Eli & Vince Give Their Thoughts After Watching The Omen 👉 Subscribe to join us every week as we discover more cinema classics and cult favorites for the first time. Email Us At: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer
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    33 mins
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | First Watch + Review
    Aug 28 2025

    We’ve never seen Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey… until now.

    Welcome to the very first episode of Confessions of a Film Poser!

    In this series, Eli & Vince — two self-proclaimed cinephiles — confess the classic films we’ve never seen and finally experience them for the first time. This week’s pick: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece.

    In this episode:

    • We explore the history and cultural impact of 2001: A Space Odyssey
    • - Confess why we’ve avoided watching it for so long
    • - Share our expectations going in
    • - Give our first-time reaction + review after finally seeing it

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

    #FilmPoser #2001ASpaceOdyssey #StanleyKubrick #SciFiClassics #FirstWatch #filmhistory 👉 Subscribe to join us every week as we discover more cinema classics and cult favorites for the first time. Want To Watch This Episode On YouTube? Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJsee13Dip0 Email Us At: confessionsofafilmposer@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafilmposer
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    45 mins
  • Film Posers Unite! Starting Our Journey Through Cinema History
    Aug 28 2025

    We love movies… but we’ve never seen some of the greatest films of all time. That changes now.

    In this intro episode, Eli and Vince reveal the concept behind the show: two lifelong cinephiles who feel like film posers because they’ve missed some of the biggest, most influential movies in cinema history.

    Here’s the format:

    Each week we pick one classic movie we’ve never seen.

    • We explore the film’s history and cultural impact.
    • We confess why it slipped past us and what we expect going in.
    • Then, we return after watching to share our honest reactions and review.
    • It’s part movie podcast, part cinematic time travel, and all about rediscovering the movies that shaped film history.

    Whether you’re a hardcore movie buff or just someone who missed a few classics, you’ll feel right at home.

    Subscribe now and join us on this journey through the essential films of cinema!

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWiO3LhAroE

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    2 mins