Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and so many more high class actors take a story about Desert Storm and bring it to life as if it were true. United States deaths, and Heros under investigation, it's a story that has parallels within it and shines a light on several different areas of military service. Stephen has the facts and info, Trev has his first views after his first view. Watch now on Fetch up on your Hisense TV.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Moriata star as the kid and his mentor as young Danny LaRusso is faced with a new life in a new city and it gets off to a rough start with the locals. A story of love, loss, patience, and doing what's right in many ways, the kid and the handyman take a journey that allows them both to learn and for Danny LaRusso to grow through. It's a 1984 classic which has resulted in sequels and even a more recent modern follow up series, so before you see those, re-take the original on ...
Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together on a project and it's got to be good right? That's the 2005 film War of the Worlds which has a long history, dating back to the 1898 H G Wells Novel. Also starring Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and Tim Robins with a little Morgan Freeman too, it's the story of an average American and his family faced with something surreal. A wild storm is not what it seems and the struggle to survive is real. Fire up the Hisense TV and Search War of the Worlds on Fetc...
Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles stars as a dad who's going through a rough time with work, and his marriage. Amidst calls for a divorce, this Dad finds an interesting way to see his kids a whole lot more. Trevor and Stephen re-watch this classic and unpack just how amazing Robin Williams was.
Trev takes the controls of the show as he guides Stephen Fenech through what he believes to be one of the best movies of all time. Both dads see this through their eyes as parents, looking at the background to this movie and some of the epic performances. Lightning McQueen takes a journey of development while Doc Hudson too has to come out of his shell. It's a cracker.
Nicole Kidman stars as the Mother of two young children in a large mansion when housekeepers come to her home to offer their services. The children hear noises, see people - but everything is not as it seems. Stephen loves it - but will Trev? Thanks to Fetch and Hisense we unpack The Others.
This is a big movie for Kevin Costner, but its controversial too in many ways. Have you thought about what would happen if the world's polar ice caps melted? That's the premise of Waterworld. Stephen unpacks many of the stories about Waterworld and the production, while Trevor watches it with fresh eyes. Fire up the Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy Waterworld!
Keanu Reeves stars literally in this first instalment of what is a classic but spectacular action thriller. Directed by Chat Stahelski, with origins in a true story, Wick is a retired hitman who comes out of retirement for very personal reasons. A great cast, well shot, enjoy the first one again or for the first time with Stephen and Trevor
When something goes from the small screen to the big screen and it's already been a hit franchise, there's a risk it is spoiled, or underdone. Not so when Tom Cruise is involved. This 1996 movie kicked off a franchise that will outlast many others. Rewatched for Stephen and enjoyed for the first time by Trevor to coincide with the release of the latest instalment, fire up the Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy Mission Impossible
What would a future look like where your genetic make up could dictate the jobs you do, the schools you go to? How would you feel knowing your life expectancy from birth? This is explored in Gattaca, the Andrew Niccol story starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law. Stephen saw it at the Cinema and considers it a Hidden Gem. Does Trev agree?
An absolute classic, made in the late 1930's this is a story everyone knows - even Trevor. But, a rewatch for the first time as an adult might show how it's aged, or how poor the story was. Or quite the opposite. This film stars Judy Garland, and is quite literally a production marvel from the sets to the colour and so much more. But how does it hold up in 2023? Stephen walks us through it, thanks to Fetch and Hisense so enjoy the Wizard of Oz one more time.
Right up Trev's alley - The Founder is based on a true story and set in the real world, plus, it's Maccas! Stephen has seen it a few times, this one Trev's seen but a full re-watch to unpack the story is needed Fire up your Fetch and search for The Founder to watch it on your Hisense TV and enjoy Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, the man who "founded" McDonalds. The story of the actual McDonalds brothers will make you think, but also wonder what it would have been if they were left on their own.
Based on Michael Crichton's novel by the same name, this is a cop movie about a murder with more twists and turns than an LA freeway interchange. Directed by Philip Kaufman, it stars Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes alongside Harvey Keitel and Tia Carrere Stephen knows it well, and is introducing it to Trevor for the first time, so join them as they unpack the ins and outs of Rising Sun - find it on Fetch and watch on your Hisense big-screen TV!
Forget the remake, fire up your Fetch and put The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951 on your Hisense TV because it's a legitimate classic. Stephen loves it - but will Trev? Will you? Directed by Robert Wise, starring Michael Rennie, Patricial Neal, Billy Gray and Hugh Marlow. A UFO visits earth - but why? The fear of a "space man" on the loose, paired with the mission he's on make this compelling viewing.
Robert De Niro is flawless as a mercenary hired among a group of mysterious operatives with the task of stealing a breifcase. What's in it, and who needs it are among many questions asked. Plenty of suspense in this John Frankenheimer film, with a cast featuring De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård and more. Plus, some epic and even controversial car-chase scenes. With your Fetch plugged into a Hisense TV - enjoy Ronin.
Based on the 1895 H. G. Wells book by the same name, this movie was made in 1960 and while that means some potentially cringey special effects, the story line overpowers any of that. Stephen knows it and loves it, but Trev's never seen it - and being so old - what will he think? Starring Aussie Rod Taylor, it's directed by George Pal and is set in 1899 and beyond. Better than Back to the Future? Not even worth a discussion.
An insiders look at Wall Street focussing on the aspirations of a young Bud Fox played by Charlie Sheen. His desire to land the "Elephant" could make or break him. Michael Douglas stars in a cracking cast including Daryl Hannah and Martin Sheen, and it's all directed and co-written by Oliver Stone. We fire up the Fetch box on our Hisense TV and re-watch or for some watch for the first time this cracker 1987 Drama.
We're confident this is a new one for most people. Stephen has watched Identity before, and loves it, so takes this chance to introduce Trevor to it for the very first time. So if it's your first watch, or not - flick it on Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy a walk through unpacking the movie. Starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta and many more including Rebecca De Mornay, it's not what it first appears, and has a very different story arc approach. Enjoy it with us.
An Iconic film we've all heard of, but have you watched it - have your kids watched it? This is a movie that needs to be passed down through the generations. Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara and Alan Ruck star as teens who take a day off school and don't just sit around, they have the day of all days. With some fourth wall breaking techniques there's a lot to unpack from this 1986 classic. Trevor and Stephen fire up the Fetch on their Hisense TVs and re-live Ferris Bueller's Day off!
Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long to a movie genre he's not so keen on - an escape from reality. In this 2013 "post-apocalyptic" movie, Tom Cruise is the star who plays a complex role shall we say:) Trev's never seen it, but along with Stephen we unpack the key moments, turning points, twists and shocks, as well as the info you never knew about the movie. Alongside Tom Cruise is Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Roseborough and more great cast members - in a scene set in 2077! Fire up the Fe...
This 1972 classic is a disaster film and you know it from the get-go. The cast alone is staggering. Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Albertson, Shelly Winters and Red Buttons - all Oscar winners. We find out what's going to happen at the start but the ups and downs of the story and the character building is what makes this movie. It was a special one for Stephen - Trev's never seen it. We watch it thanks to Hisense and Fetch.
Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty and Gary Busey star in this movie that includes surfing, but isn't about surfing. Or is it? A fresh blooded FBI agent moves to the city with more armed robberies than anywhere else and jumps straight into character trying to track them down. Trev watches with fresh eyes and works it out early, while Stephen unpacks what you might not know. And really, if this isn't a Surfing Movie, how is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
All to understandable in a post-Covid world, Will Smith stars as the single most important person in New York - or perhaps the only Person in New York after some sort of disaster. We learn it's a viral outbreak, and New York is cut off from the world. Stephen saw it in 2007 when it came out, while Trev had never heard of it, so turn on that Hisense TV and fire up the Fetch to watch I Am Legend
We've all had a bad commute, a bad morning even a bad day, but what if work is getting you down so much that every day in your life is worse than the day before? What would happen if you took a relaxed approach to everything and just didn't care? That's what happens here, as a group of office workers face a consultants microscope, and one of them even scores a date with Jennifer Aniston. A fun one, so fire up the Fetch on a Hisense TV and watch along as Trev sees it for the first time and Stephe...
Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jnr star in a film about the first coloured Navy Diver in the US. The troubles he faces just to get close to that role, and the things he endures in training then in duty as he hopes to become a Master Diver. Trev's never heard of it - Stephen Loves it - so what about you? Fire up the Fetch and get the Hisense TV going for the Best Movies You've Never Seen
The 1982 blockbuster classic by Steven Spielberg which features a very young Drew Barrymore along with an outstanding Henry Thomas among many others. A story about an Alien, left stranded on earth, told from the perspective of the kids who come to know and help him. E.T. just needs to phone home, but the emotional rollercoaster gets us all dusty in the eyes. Stephen saw it as a young Teenager and even remembers where, while Trev hasn't seen it. Watch along on Fetch and Hisense and relive this ch...
Kurt Russell headlines alongside Steven Seagal, Halle Berry and a host of great names in this action thriller. While some creative licence is taken on board the 747 the action is intense and suspense along with it. Trev's never seen it - but Stephen has all the details about this $55 million budget film. Catch it on Fetch up on your Hisense TV!
Stephen set Halloween up as a gory horror film and Trevor was worried, so what are the things you might not know about Halloween and just how scared did Trevor get? This was a 1978 low budget film that ended up grossing big-dollars. It was also the debut film for Jamie Lee Curtis who goes on to some pretty big things. Enjoy a fright night on us with thanks to Fetch and Hisense.
Starring Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich among a much bigger wider all-star case, this is a political thriller written by Jeff Maguire. A long serving Secret Service agent forms and unlikely two way relationship with a likely killer. It's a gripping story that doesn't have many slow moments. Trevor is walked through some of the intricate moments of the movie by a man who's seen it many times - Stephen Fenech. Watch and enjoy along with us thanks to Fetch and Hisense.
This one is a bit of an unknown for many we think, but Stephen loves it. A very young Steven Spielberg directs what was never meant to be a Cinematic release. Stephen talks through the details of how the movie came about, and together with Trevor talks through all the moments of this unique thriller. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense.
