The Best Movies You've Never Seen
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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Phone Booth
EIt's human nature to answer a ringing phone - but would you ever think you'd live to regret such a simple thing? Collin Farrell stars as the PR guy stuck front and centre in this thriller with Forest Whitaker there along with Katie Holmes and even Kiefer Sutherland A sniper, a phone booth and you'll be on the edge of your seat - Trev was as he watched for the first time under Stephen Fenech's guidance.

When Harry Met Sally
With as many Seinfeld-like references as one could want, Trevor and Stephen unpack a classic and very well known movie - When Harry Met Sally From where that famous cafe is, to who the whole thing is based on, Stephen brings Trev on a wild ride unpacking this classic A love story, a Comedy and so much more.

U571
The German U Boat could hold the key to winning the war. Starring Matthew McConaughey along with Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel and even people Trev doesn't recognise, this is the story of a US Sub heading to recover the Enigma Cipher Machine Watch it along with us for the first or repeat times, and enjoy unpacking it with Stephen and Trev

When We Were Kings
Is this a movie? Well, it's a Movie-length documentary and it's an absolute favourite of Stephen Fenech. The story of Muhammad Ali's epic battle with George Foreman which took place in Zaire. And it wasn't all smooth sailing. If it was a screenplay you wouldn't have changed a thing. Watch it with Trevor who doesn't even know who wins the fight.

World War Z
Brad Pitt stars as the only really big name in a movie derived from a book, but adapted to suit the big screen. But what did the Author think of it? Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long through the movie and the details of production. But will Trev like it? Zombies after all - aren't "real" - Fire up the Fetch on the big-screen Hisense and see for yourself.

Scent of a Woman
EAl Pacino plays a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who needs a babysitter. Turns out, he has his own plans for Thanksgiving weekend and takes Chris O'Donnell on a wild ride while he has his own issues back at School A classic, iconic film, that Trev's never seen - so Stephen takes him on the ride.

Minority Report
Another Tom Cruise film this time directed by Steven Spielberg. A look into the future - well it was in 2002, today there's some interesting insights and comparison to the real world of 2024 envisaged for 2054. Cruise is part of a very different style police force, cracking down on crime in a big way. It's iconic, but Trev's never seen it - of course, so Stephen walks him through it, so you can enjoy it too!

Black Rain
One of Stephen's Hidden Gems, this fits the title of this podcast to perfection because Trev's never heard of it. Directed by Ridley Scott and Starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia there's also some absolute Japanese hot shot actors in this one. It's a Cop chasing thriller which shouldn't disappoint.

Scarface
EAl Pacino stars as the Cuban refugee who has eyes on much bigger things. His Mate Manny is Steven Bauer while Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the woman that catches his eye. It's a long movie with a story to tell, which Stephen remembers from the days of VHS - but Trev's never seen. So, enjoy it for the first time, or the 50th - doesn't matter, Scarface, on Fetch via your Hisense TV!

Rush Hour
EChris Tucker and Jackie Chan are unlikely partners on American Soil in the case of a missing child. Chan brings his martial arts to Hollywood while buying into Chris Tucker's humour making for a movie which Stephen Fenech has an interesting category for. It's Trev's first time seeing it - so will he watch the sequels?

Gravity
EReleased in 2013, this is a visually stunning movie that will make you question what's real and what's not in movie making forever. Stephen unpacks just how it's done and how much of it is real vision when he and Trevor watch Gravity and walk through the plot and scenes for this Academy Award winner. Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and not many more make this a reality worth exploring.

The Last Boy Scout
EBruce Willis, Damon Wayans and Halle Berry among other notable stars bring you a fast paced action movie - with a few laughs too. Stephen loves it, Trev didn't know if it was a movie about Boy Scouts or not. So unpack the drama on the set, and the possible questions about the plot after you watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TV!

Passengers
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are the passengers, and the situation created by some early dramas means some serious moral dilemmas on the cards. A recent movie by our standards, and worthy of conversation - would you wake her? Trevor and Stephen unpack it all and relive this one thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Breakdown
EA hidden Gem according to Stephen Fenech, so has Trevor Long ever heard of Breakdown? This is a 1997 Thriller starring Kurt Russell and J T Walsh alongside Kathleen Quinlan. Is it one you've seen or are you, like Trev, watching it for the first time? Search it up on Fetch on that Big-Screen Hisense TV and enjoy.

Varsity Blues
EYet another High-School Football movie? Or something more? Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek plays a starring role as a second string quarterback called on in a time of need It's a coming of age film, and not based on a true story. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense we unpack it and analyse it - Trevor for the First time, Stephen on a long count.

It's a Wonderful Life
This 1946 classic is set around Christmas and follows the life and story of George Bailey, played by James Stewart. He's a good kid, who grows up and seems to put everything and everyone before himself, until it reaches breaking point. A guardian angel appears to show him things from another perspective. Black and White - so will Trevor like it on his first watch? Stephen takes us through it thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Crocodile Dundee
From the mid 1980's, Paul Hogan stars as Crocodile Dundee - an outback legend who survived a croc attack. Linda Kozlowski makes her debut as Sue, the New York reporter chasing Mick Dundee's story. This was a mega hit, which Stephen will explain while Trev catches up on an absolute Aussie classic.

Basic Instinct
A murder mystery for adults only. Basic Instinct is a movie Stephen has seen many times, but Trev may have heard of it, but he's never seen it. So search Basic Instinct on Fetch and fire up that Hisense TV and unpack the story of a writer, a murder, a detective, and what really happened. Was it all scripted? Was there agreement on how it would be edited? And just how long did those bedroom scenes take to film - find out, on the Best Movies You've Never Seen

Liar Liar
Jim Carrey at his comedic best as a Lawyer stuck in some Moral dilemmas. He's a fun dad, but is he a good dad? His son makes a wish that will change him forever, but will wreak havoc for a day. He's at the peak of his powers and brings his full expression to this role - but will Trev like it? Stephen walks us through Liar Liar so get the Fetch fired up on the Hisense TV and enjoy.

Oceans Eleven
When you put this cast in one movie, it's bound to be good right? Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts,Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner - I mean come on. So what does Trev think? Stephen loves it, so how does it all come together and just how well do you know the movie? Did you know about the last-minute edit? Tune in, thanks to Fetch and Hisense and enjoy Oceans Eleven!

Crimson Tide
It's not red, it's Crimson, the Crimson Tide tells the story of rules, regulations, commands, concerns, questions and morals in the world of Nuclear War. A modern world far from the battle fields of yesteryear, you are challenges to follow the story, form your own opinions and them challenge even those opinions. Stephen Loves it - but will Trev? Fire up the Fetch and watch on your Hisense

Collateral
From 2004 this one has a big cast, I mean - Tom Cruise - Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo. Cruise gets in a cab, and the night of the cab driver chances as does his life forever. Enjoy it for the first time or fiftieth time on Fetch up on your Hisense TV with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech.

Outbreak
Outbreak is a 1995 American movie with a stunningly strong cast. None less than Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland, along with Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey. Seen through fresh post-pandemic eyes this is an interesting one for Trev to see for the first time, while Stephen saw this well before any sense of reality. A virus from Africa makes its way to the USA and the story is how to stop it. Find it on Fetch up on your Hisense TV

La Bamba
He knew what he wanted to be, and he was on track to achieve it, but Ritchie Valens life was cut short tragically in a plane crash. This is a life story told with all the ups and downs of life, family, school and work. Stephen Fenech unpacks the story behind the story while Trevor Long takes a fresh set of eyes to it. Turn on your Hisense TV and find La Bamba on Fetch

Iron Man
The start of the MARVEL Movie Universe, but of course, Trevor Long has never seen it. So, Stephen Fenech walks us through what kicked of an epic movie franchise. Interesting facts, stats and information along the way, plus a fresh set of eyes on the whole darn thing. So - are you a MARVEL fan? Or are you also new to it all! Fire up the Hisense TV and find it on Fetch

The Da Vinci Code
What if someone raised Catholic watched a movie that told stories of the church, faith, and the Holy Grail, while someone with no real religious upbringing did the same? How would they view that film? That's what you get with the Da Vinci Code, Trev's never seen it, and has no real knowledge of all the Church related story lines, while Stephen went to Catholic School all his school life. It's a Tom Hanks masterpiece, based on the Dan Brown novel and Directed by Ron Howard. Fire up the Fetch, sit down with the Hisense remote and get into The Da Vinci Code.

Speed
How's this for a lineup - Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels - cracking cast and where they were in their careers at the time of this movie is staggering. That's what we'll learn from Stephen Fenech who's running through it for Trevor Long who's watching for the first time. Keep it under 50 and get it going on your Fetch on the Hisense TV.

Taken
Lian Neeson's role in Taken is iconic, as are some of the lines he delivers. Trev's never seen it, so walk through Taken with Stephen Fenech as we learn about the movie's origins, what Liam thought would come of it and unpack its plot. And - there's an Aussie star in it too. Fire up the Fetch and get it on the Hisense TV.

Total Recall
When Arnold Schwarzenegger is the headline you know you're in for something great. In this 1990 Science Fiction film we take a peak into the future where space travel is the norm. Directed by Paul Verhoeven the story of how this movie came about is worth listening to Stephen Fenech for. He introduces Trevor Long to yet another movie he's never seen. Watch it now, or watch it again, and ask yourself this - what is real?

Whiplash
A young Miles Teller well before Top Gun Maverick fame plays the role of an aspiring drummer. His Father is Paul Reiser and the legendary Jazz band leader is J K Simmons. But what's it like to be at the very top of the game, what's it like to try and break into that level. A first year College student gets a look and it shapes his life and thinking. Stephen loves it, and hopes Trev will too - what do you think?

Courage Under Fire
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.

The Karate Kid
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 Fetch up on your Hisense TV.

War of the Worlds
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 Fetch and re-watch this cracker with Stephen and Trevor

Mrs Doubtfire
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.

Cars
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.

The Others
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.

Waterworld
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!

John Wick
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

Mission Impossible
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

Gattaca
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?

The Wizard of Oz
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.

The Founder
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.
Rising Sun
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!
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
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.
Ronin
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.