The Best Movies You've Never Seen

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By: 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.

American Pie
Yesterday at 12:48 AM

A teen comedy with more than a little Adult Themes.

American Pie is iconic, for its moments, it's jokes, the lines and the scenes.

Is it just crude, or is there a story being told at the same time.

Have a laugh again as we watch American Pie thanks to Fetch and Hisense


Rogue One
06/27/2025

The story before the original Star Wars. Rogue One tells the story of just how they got the plans to the Death Star.

Trev's never seen it, but Stephen - he knows it backwards. Learn about the movie, interesting facts and unpack it with the boys for the first time or whatever time.

Watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TV!


Philadelphia
06/20/2025

Tom Hanks takes on the role of a lawyer at a big Philadelphia law firm, handed a big client and important case things go off the rails for him.

Was he keeping a secret? Or just doing his job?

A story of morals, division and a time capsule of how things were.

Watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TV and listen to Stephen and Trevor unpack it all.


Pretty Woman
06/13/2025

Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the iconic classic PRETTY WOMAN.

A story of love? Or a Story of trust? Two people on different paths, who's lives evolve in a short space of time - captured in this romantic tale.

Trev's not seen it, so Stephen talks through the key scenes and behind the scenes stories of this movie.

Thanks to Fetch and Hisense


The King of Comedy
06/06/2025

A Martin Scoresese film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis? Surely it's a winner. About comedy - again, let's go.

But, it's not a funny movie - more of a dark comedy.

De Niro wants to be a standup, while Jerry is the legendary late night talk-show host, De Niro's character is desperate to get on the show - what lengths will he go to?

Find out on Fetch on your Hisense TV and then unpack it with Trevor and Stephen.


Ghost
05/30/2025

This 1990 classic is something everyone's seen - right? Not Trev! And perhaps you're younger than the 90's so haven't seen it - never a better time to watch Ghost.

The story of how it came to be, what inspired it and who was meant to be cast will be interesting to everyone!

But there's little doubt Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze outperform the expectations along with Whoopi Goldberg in GHOST.

Catch it now on Fetch on your Hisense TV!


Species
05/23/2025

Directed by Roger Donaldson Species is a 1995 Science Fiction and Horror movie about a human with extra terrestrial genes.

Natasha Henstridge in her debut film role is "Sil" the stunning but worrying being who breaks out of a government facility.

Stephen knows it well and loves it, but Trev's watching it for the first time. You can do the same on Fetch up on your Hisense TV!


The Abyss
05/16/2025

One of James Cameron's least know films, The Abyss takes you to the deepest depths in what could be seen as science fiction, or near catastrophe.

Ed Harris stars alongside Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio while Stephen Fenech unpacks some fascinating details about the making of this movie.

Watch the extended version if you have the time.


The Rock
05/09/2025

Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery lead a cracking cast on the story of a disillusioned US Marine Brigadier General with plans to hold an entire city to ransom

Trev's never seen it, and without seeing the trailer has no idea what to expect. Cage's unique style paired with the class of Connery brings this story to life.

Find it on Fetch on your Hisense TV and then unpack it with us!


Top Gun Maverick
05/02/2025

Tom Cruise is back, more than 30 years since the original Top Gun which scored a big rating from Trev when we covered that movie on this show.

This time, the tables are turned and Trev takes control with a movie he's seen more than most.

An epic return to the skies with fresh faces and familiar names too, watch with Fetch on your big-screen Hisense TV!


Deep Impact
04/25/2025

Disaster is coming, who is Ellie? A journalist digs into the story of a politician stepping down to uncover a big, big story

The story has worldwide impact, lives will be lost.

From a year of Asteroid disaster movie, Deep Impact stands out, Trev sees it for the first time and we unpack with Stephen how it all went down.

Thanks to Fetch and Hisense!


Get Out
04/18/2025

Trev reckons most people wouldn't have heard of this one, but Stephen reckons it's one of the best movies of all time.

Jordan Peele won an Oscar for this one, as Daniel Kaluuya stars alongside Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LKeith Stanfiled, Bradley Whitford and more.

A young interracial couple head off to visit the white upper class family of young Rose, and from there the story unpeels layer by layer..




The Mask
04/11/2025

Jim Carrey in a role suited only to his classic style of physical comedy.

What happens when a mild mannered banker discovers a rather mysterious mask in the river?

Does his own personality come out, or is he a whole new person. Is everyone hiding behind a mask?

What do you think? Enjoy it again, or for the first time with Trevor and Stephen


City Slickers
04/03/2025

When middle aged men start to question aspects of their lives, they look to escape. In the case of Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby, it's to the country to do something out of their norm.

There, they meet Jack Palance and some shenanigans ensue, but also some thinking takes place.

It's part comedy, part introspective, but fun at the same time!


Crash (2004)
03/28/2025

Oscar Award Winning BEST MOVIE - CRASH has a lot of controversy around it's acclaim. Stephen will explain and unpack that with Trevor.


This films cast is staggering, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, and so many more - all with stories that intersect in the strangest of ways.


But the film highlights the racial and social inequities and tensions of the time, and frankly today.


Terminator 2 - Judgment Day
03/20/2025

The Terminator is back! But we haven't even watched the first movie!! Well, Stephen says that doesn't matter, Terminator 2 is better.

We learn about Sarah Connor, her Son and wonder about some of the back story while other parts are filed in for us.

Arnie is the lead here and he plays it well, What will Trev think of the story, the effects, the action?

Watch on Fetch on your Hisense TV and follow along with us!


Die Hard 2
03/13/2025

Bruce Willis is BACK, this time his skills come into play in a dramatic Airport situation.

It's Christmas time (so is this a Christmas Movie?) and he just wants to see his wife, so when hostiles take over the airport, he jumps into action.

Stephen unpacks it while Trevor gets concerned about the Aviation plot holes.

Enjoy thanks to Fetch and Hisense!


Rocky II
03/06/2025

The sequel to the highly popular Rocky which Stephen rated 10 and Trevor gave a 9, Rocky II is a genuine sequel like no other.

Picking up right where it left off, Sylvester Stallone stars and Directs this absolute cracker.

Find it on Fetch, Watch it on your Hisense TV


Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back
02/27/2025

It's well known that the Star Wars movies are top tier for Stephen Fenech, and this is a slow burn for Trev, so just how does he rate the follow up to the debut success of Star Wars.

Stephen unpacks the little known facts, walks through the movie for some hidden gems while Trev shares first-timer observations.

All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!


The Godfather Part II
02/20/2025

Following on from our very first movie on this podcast, Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are back with Part 2, released two years later, and starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and many more.

Stephen will let us know how well this was received while Trevor gets his first look.

And his reaction might surprise you. Enjoy it on Fetch on your Hisense TV with us!


Wedding Crashers
02/14/2025

Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are a pair of mates with a day job, and a wild Wedding season hobby - Crashing Weddings.

We learn their strategies, witness their conquests but then follow along as things take a turn, for the worst and better - depending on perspectives.

This isn't an Oscar nom style movie, but what does Trev think? Stephen runs him through it and we find out!


Cop Land
02/06/2025

What happens when Police all choose to live in one community? Low crime rates?

But what else, is it a law unto themselves?

A staggeringly good cast including Sylvester Stallone in a very different role for him.

Stephen unpacks some facts about the movie while Trevor gives his first impressions - join us!


Frequency
01/30/2025

Here's a great case, featuring Dennis Quaid , Andre Braugher, Jim Caviezel and Elizabeth Mitchell - they are all playing roles across a generation with Frequency demonstrating the power of time travel, but in a whole new perspective.

If you've lost a loved one, this will be a difficult watch, but it's worth it.

Stephen calls it a Hidden Gem - what does Trev think? Find out thanks to Hisense and Fetch.




The Usual Suspects
01/23/2025

The police gather together five less than desirable members of society as they investigate a crime, but what it creates is a whole other story.

The Usual Suspects is a great cast, with Kevin Spacey getting most of the screen time, but plenty more you'll recognise.

Is this one you need to see more than once to fully grasp? We'll discuss as Stephen takes Trevor through this one for the first time thanks to Fetch and Hisense


The Town
01/16/2025

A group of mates loyal to their home town are robbing banks and armoured cars for the cash.

One robbery doesn't go quite to plan and a hostage becomes a key part of one of the thieves lives.

But the quest for another payday makes things complicated.


Molly's Game
01/09/2025

How can a poker game make a movie? Well, when the host of the game is a woman who's past is as fascinating as her present there's something in it.

Molly confronts her emotions but stays true to her morals when faced with the might of the US Government.

Trevor learns it all from Stephen thanks to Fetch and Hisense


Any Given Sunday
12/19/2024

Matthew Modine two weeks in a row on this show, but it's Al Pacino and Cameron Diaz who star here along with more big names like Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James Woods and LL Cool J in the story of an American Football Team.

It's a family team, but the coach and the now dead owners daughter perhaps don't see eye to eye.

Stick around through the credits is Stephens advice, but listen here to what Trev thinks of this Oliver Stone directed film.

All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!


Married to the Mob
12/12/2024

Some recognisable faces, none less than Alex Baldwin, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine to name just three in this story of a mob family in New York.

A troubled wife tries to break free, but can't. She gets involved with someone that causes complications and it's all crazy from there.

A serious mob story or a romantic comedy - you choose.


Bullitt
12/06/2024

One of Trev's favourite movies features Steve McQueen but he's never seen Bullitt.

He knows of the famous Mustang, but has no idea what the movie is all about.

Stephen takes us through it and we look at the stats behind the biggest car chase you'll see!

Who dunnit? or Who was it? Check out Bullitt!


Forrest Gump
11/28/2024

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates. We've all heard the line, Stephen has seen the movie - but Trev hasn't - so what is it all about?

Trev mistakes the concept early, but gets on board as Forrest has his adventures.

Learn the backstory, the legend of Forrest Gump that lives on today!


The Devil's Advocate
11/21/2024

Keanu Reeves is an outstanding young lawyer in Florida - he's never lost a case.

So when he's given the chance to work in New York, he jumps at it. His new boss is Al Pacino and he has grand plans for this young man. With Charlize Theron as the lonely wife there's a lot to unpack.

If you've never seen it, avoid all trailers and reviews, and just watch it - that's what Trev did and it's a whole new way to see it.



All is Lost
11/14/2024

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


It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
11/07/2024

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?



Steve Jobs
10/31/2024

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.


American Beauty
10/24/2024

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...


Jagged Edge
10/17/2024

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?


Major League
10/10/2024

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!


Back to the Future
10/04/2024

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.


Apollo 13
09/27/2024

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


Flightplan
09/20/2024

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.