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The Best Movies You've Never Seen

Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech
Stephen Fenech is the movie buff. Trevor Long hasn't seen any great movies. Together they re-watch some great movies and unpack what they liked or not about each one.

Episodes

All is Lost

A single actor, A Small Boat, A Big Ocean. This is like no other movie before, but Robert Redford pulls it off. Stephen's selection of Audio takes in every line of the film! Check out All is Lost now on Fetch and your Hisense TV

Nov 14, 202450 min

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Some of the biggest comedians of the time get together for a crazy comedic treasure hunt. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 film directed by Stanley Kramer which stars Spencer Tracy alongside a cracking cast of Comedic Stars. Trev's never seen it, Stephen knows it well - so how do you rate this one?

Nov 07, 20241 hr 3 min

Steve Jobs

This is a unique one for us to do a show on, as Stephen and Trevor saw this movie before it came out, together! So what was Steve Jobs like? How did his rise and fall and rise again really play out. Stephen talks through the fact v fiction in the story of one of the modern geniuses of our time.

Oct 31, 20241 hr 25 min

American Beauty

The story of a young man who loves making movies, or is it the story of a young woman trying to find her place in the world? Perhaps the story of a young and popular cheerleader or the housewife trying to keep up appearances? Or is this the story of a man who needs to break free from the monotony of life? Perhaps you see it as the story of a Homophobic Military man fighting his own demons.. This is what's fascinating about American Beauty. And it's why it's an Oscar winner. Watch again, or for t...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 23 min

Jagged Edge

When a wealthy woman is killed in a brutal scene along with her housemaid, focus turns to the husband. Glenn Close is the reluctant lawyer representing the husband played by Jeff Bridges. A hidden Gem from Stephen's library - but will Trevor like it?

Oct 17, 20241 hr 4 min

Major League

When a Major League team owner dies, his wife takes over the team but has plans that no one saw coming. So what they put together is a team of has beens and nobodys. Watch them from Spring Training through to the end of season. Stephen takes baseball fan Trevor through a movie he's never seen!

Oct 10, 20241 hr 2 min

Back to the Future

Trev's actually seen this one, and it's a family favourite, but Stephen knows it better and we talk through some surprises and interesting facts. Was Michael J Fox the original Marty? Plot holes anyone? This is a must watch, no matter how old you are.

Oct 04, 20241 hr 14 min

Apollo 13

Tom Hanks in an iconic role as Jim Lovell, leading the crew of Apollo 13 to the Moon. At a time of great hype, has the shine washed off the mission to the moon? And what happens when it doesn't go as planned? Fire up the Fetch on your Hisense TV and join Trevor and Stephen on a look at Apollo 13

Sep 27, 20241 hr 6 min

Flightplan

Jodie Foster stars as a grieving mother boarding a flight from Germany to the USA to repatriate the body of her dead husband. Her young daughter is equally distraught, and goes missing on board - or did she? A cracking thriller of twists and turns this week on Fetch up on your Hisense TV.

Sep 20, 20241 hr

Witness for the Prosecution

A gripping court drama with a man accused of murder. He finds a willing Barrister to represent him, and wants his wife's testimony to support his claims. This Black and White classic from 1957 is the ultimate thriller with a strong NO SPOILERS request. Directed by Billy Wilder starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester - Stephen introduces Trevor to the ins and outs of the Old Bailey - enjoy.

Sep 13, 20241 hr 5 min

Goldfinger

Bond, James Bond. Trev's never seen 007 so Stephen introduces him via the third ever Bond. From 1964 - Goldfinger. Sean Connery as Bond and his famous Aston Martin. Thanks to Hisense and Fetch, we look at one of the classics - something to relive if you're a fan, or discover for the first time.

Sep 06, 202454 min

Jerry Maguire

SHOW ME THE MONEY - that's the iconic line from Jerry Maguire everyone knows. If you haven't seen it - now is the time! If you've seen it, time to relive it. Tom Cruise stars as the sports agent at a career crossroads. Renée Zellweger joins his crusade and Cuba Gooding Jr is the sports star at the centre of it all. A fascinating movie not just for the story, but the way it's constructed. Stephen and Trevor unpack it all thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Aug 30, 20241 hr 8 min

Lucy

Scarlett Johansson is the star of this movie as Lucy - a woman dragged into a situation without any knowledge of what she is getting into. What happens to her changes her, and brings her to Morgan Freeman and together change your impressions of the mind forever. A Luc Besson masterpiece - hear Stephen unpack it for Trevor thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Aug 23, 202455 min

Recapping Three Years of Movies - and our ratings!

Recapping three years of The Best Movies You've Never Seen! After all that time, Trev's now seen over 150 movies, and thanks to Hisense and Fetch we have many more to come. But this week, we look back on the movies we've seen. The ratings we've given and even a potential re-watch of two that Stephen just can't accept Plus, Stephen's top movie lines from the last three years of movies on the show!

Aug 16, 202440 min

Cruel Intentions

How did Roger Kumble convince Reese Witherspoon to star in this movie? Stephen Fenech has the info, so let us walk through this movie and the story of making it. Watch again, or watch for the first time as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Witherspoon star in a wicket teen story full of twists turns and some wild ideas.

Aug 09, 20241 hr 4 min

Twister

Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star as storm chasing researchers looking to get insightful data from the belly of a mega Twister. A good vs evil battle, a love story, and a tragedy, it's got it all. Join Trevor and Stephen as they unpack the movie and learn things you might never have known, if not for The Best Movies You've Never Seen!

Aug 02, 20241 hr 1 min

Dial M for Murder

A Hitchcock classic, the story of a husband and wife in a new stage of life but there's a secret between them. They both know it though, and so the perfect plan is hatched and put in place. But can any plan be perfect? Stephen has all the info and Trev is watching for the first time - how do you rate it?

Jul 26, 20241 hr 13 min

Air Force One

Released in 1997 this is a solid action thriller starring Harrison Ford as the President of the United States of America with Gary Oldman as a Russian "Journalist" until things turn bad. Plot twists and moments to make you think, this one is something pretty gripping minute after minute. Watch along and learn with Trevor and Stephen thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Jul 19, 20241 hr 12 min

War Games

A very young Matthew Broderick is a smart kid, who has all the gear and plenty of idea in his home bedroom, able to hack into systems at a moments notice. When he tries to get the latest game, he has a blast. But causes panic at the same time. Stephen will explain how this movie changed laws, for the better, and was an eye opener at the time.

Jul 12, 20241 hr 6 min

Swingers

You might not have seen this, but Stephen loves it. A 1996 Independent film written by Jon Favreau who also stars in the movie alongside Vince Vaughn. There's also Ron Livingston and Heather Graham. A low budget look inside the life of someone looking to make it in Hollywood. Find it on Fetch and get it going on your Hisense TV and watch for the First time with Trev, or enjoy again with Stephen.

Jul 05, 20241 hr 1 min

Training Day

Denzel Washington in an Oscar Winning role alongside Ethan Hawke as LAPD Narcotics officers. A 24 hour timeline, serves as a day-in-the-life look at how a rookie breaks into a new squad, one where the rules are quite clearly different. Stephen Breaks it down for Trev, so sit back and enjoy thanks to Hisense and Fetch.

Jun 28, 20241 hr 10 min

Casablanca

Released in 1942 the origin story of this movie alone is worth hearing. From utterly classic lines to a stunning cast, Casablanca is from a different time. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman among others telling the story of loyalty and war through a different set of eyes.

Jun 21, 20241 hr 10 min

Daylight

Sylvester Stallone is in the wrong place at the wrong time, or is it quite the opposite? An explosion causes chaos as a New York City tunnel is collapsed with just a few survivors and not much hope. While it is an action movie, there are many layers to it - enjoy this hidden gem with Stephen and Trevor thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Jun 14, 20241 hr 2 min

Arrival

This is a more recent film, from 2016 and a multi-oscar nominated one at that. Amy Adams stars alongside Jeremy Renner while Forest Whitaker makes another appearance in a podcast movie for us. It's a fascinating look at Alien first contact, but different to many such movies. Stephen loves it - but will Trev? Fire up the Fetch and get in front of your Hisense TV for Arrival

Jun 07, 20241 hr 14 min

True Lies

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Harry Tasker the Government Agent (Spy) who undertakes secret missions all while his Wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) considers his day-job to be that of a boring computer salesman. Directed by none other than James Cameron, this isn't a serious action film, but at times it comes across that way. The mixture of laughs makes it most certainly an "Action Comedy". A solid cast, a cracking story - join Trevor and Stephen as we watch through and unpack True Lies (1994)

May 31, 20241 hr 4 min

Argo

Based on the true story of six American Embassy staff in Iran in the late 70's, this is a remarkable tale no matter how you cut it. Ben Affleck stars and directs this film which is as much part a drama, thriller and history. But how far does it stray from the truth? Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long through the movie after his first watch - so watch or re-watch now, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

May 24, 20241 hr 13 min

Cocktail

While he hasn't seen the movie, Trev has some views on Cocktail, so watch it with us again, or for the first time. Tom Cruise stars alongside Aussie Bryan Brown in a story of two Bartenders, one of whom has a desire to get rich, the other the same through different means. Hear what the critics thought, then what Stephen and Trevor reckon on the Best Movies You've Never Seen thanks to Fetch and Hisense

May 17, 20241 hr 3 min

Ransom

Mel Gibson stars as the wealthy businessman with everything, including his wife, played by Rene Russo and a young son. Until someone kidnaps the son, and a ransom is demanded. Pay the ransom? Play games? A story of twists and turns you might not see coming. Trev's watching for the first time so watch along, re-watch and unpack it with Stephen thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

May 10, 20241 hr 5 min

Titanic

Jack and Rose, a love story and a tragedy. The iconic Titanic disaster incorporated into a story about a valuable necklace. James Cameron goes to the depths literally to bring this ship and story to life. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star alongside the likes of Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton and many more Stephen saw it at the movies, Trev watched it for the first time today. Enjoy it on Fetch up on a big-screen Hisense TV.

May 03, 20241 hr 24 min

Senna

His death may be one of the most tragic in world sport, in his prime he lost his life doing what he loved. But how did he get to the peak of world motorsport - and how did the intense rivalry between Prost and Senna endure. This documentary movie, endorsed by the family of Ayrton Senna is a triumph and tragedy in so many ways. This week, Trev takes Stephen through one of the best movies he's never seen.

Apr 26, 20241 hr 22 min
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