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The recent winner of Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, this week on 1001 by 1 by 3 the crew discusses the Latvian film “Flow”. We talk about cats in peril, the open interpretations one can have while watching the film, and just how effective the lack of dialogue really is. Then, each of us recommend three different disaster films. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Can a movie be both charismatic and detrimental? Can a character be both villainous and motivational? Will a core idea of a film create a rift between the 1001 by 1 crew? These are just SOME of the topics covered in Damien Chazelle's 2014 propulsive film “Whiplash”. Join the gang as they discuss J.K. Simmons truly iconic performance, the use of editing and music throughout the film, and if there are any two words in the English language more harmful than “good job”? Plus, this week Adam recommends “Frank” (free on Kanopy & Hoopla), Britt recommends “Flow” (available on Max), and Joey recommends “The Monkey” (currently still in theaters). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

A possibly underseen and underappreciated film, this week the 1001 by 1 crew is discussing the French-Canadian film “Red Rooms”. Listen in as we breakdown the simple (yet mesmerizing) way the movie was shot, the lead performance, and one of the most intense/insane scenes from a film in recent years. Afterwards, we each recommend three movies that revolve around a courtroom. ALL RISE FOR 1001BY1BY3!You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We start Season 6 off by delving into the inner workings of high school socials groups, Shakespeare contemporized, and incomparable 90s soundtracks by exploring “10 Things I Hate About You”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they breakdown the clever dialogue, beautiful Seattle aesthetics, and just how f***ing captivating Heath Ledger was. Also, this week Joey recommends “Varsity Blues” (available on most VOD platforms), Adam recommends “Entrapment” (available on most VOD platforms), and Britt recommends “Heathers” (free on Hoopla). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Before we start Season 6 in style, we are going to drop one more Oscar related 1001by1by3 before the awards are announced this Sunday. Up to the plate is the (presumptive) frontrunner for Best Picture and Director: Sean Baker's “Anora”. The crew gushes over the performances (particularly the Oscar nominated ones) and how the sex work is handled in the film. Then (for some reason, Joey), each of us gives you three of our favorite needle drops of 1990s songs. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Step right up, the 1001 by 1 gang have made it to the end of another season. We conclude this set of films by talking about our new favorite gimmicks from the year, the director rankings, and our favorite films covered. Join us for a celebratory episode and some teases for Season 6!You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

With the Oscars inching ever so closer, we dive into the world of the Jesse Eisenberg written/directed/starring “A Real Pain”. We discuss the playwriting nature of the dialogue, the simplicity of the story, and the wonderful performances by both Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Afterward, the 1001 by 1 gang drop 3 recommendations for films that deal with character travelling around. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We wrap up Season 5 with our final definitive director ranking of the year by discussing the man with dark sunglasses from Hong Kong: Wong Kar Wai. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down all 10 of his feature films, discuss the vibes within each of these films, and debate what is the best Wong Kar Wai film. Is it “Chungking Express” or “In the Mood for Love”? Or who knows, are you a fan of “My Blueberry Nights” and Norah Jones' performance? Tune in and see what the ranking has in store! Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Wong Kar Wai 11:43 Themes of Loneliness and Collaboration 18:31 Wong Kar Wai's Unique Directing Style 24:07 The Emotional Depth of Wong Kar Wai's Films 30:46 The Evolution of Wong Kar Wai's Work 36:55 The Journey to Gold: A Parent's Perspective 52:30 Diving into 'My Blueberry Nights': A Critical Analysis 59:56 Exploring Character Dynamics and Relationships 01:05:55 Wong Kar Wai's Collaborators and Their Impact 01:17:01 Diving into Ashes of Time and Its Reception 01:24:31 Personal Connections to Film 01:36:11 Diving into 'Days of Being Wild' 01:46:32 The Complexities of '2046' 01:53:25 Emotional Depth in Film 02:00:51 The Grandmaster: A Cinematic Journey 02:15:00 Happy Together: A Study of Toxic Relationships 02:26:59 In the Mood for Love: Mastery of Emotion and Memory 02:31:59 Exploring 'Chungking Express' and Its Impact 02:46:01 Comparative Analysis of Wong Kar Wai's Films 02:52:02 Season Recap and Future Directions You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

The 1001 by 1 crew gets ready for Oscar season by briefly discussing the polarizing film from Jacques Audiard on Netflix “Emilia Perez”. We break the few things that do work (notably Zoe Saldana), the many things that don't work (trust us, there are oodles), and what the film's Academy Award chances are. Afterwards, we each give three movies that when we finished made us the ask the question (for better or worse), “What the f**k did I just watch?” Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Amelia Perez 03:02 Cast and Critical Reception 05:50 Themes and Character Analysis 09:00 Narrative Structure and Confusion 11:58 Cultural Representation and Sensitivity 14:58 Acting Performances and Critiques 18:02 Oscar Predictions and Industry Reactions 20:54 Comparative Analysis with Other Films 23:59 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 30:38 Unexpected Cinematic Journeys 32:05 Exploring the Wild Side of Film 34:21 Diving into Dark Themes 37:44 The Grindhouse Experience 40:08 Uninvited Guests and Psychological Thrills 42:35 The Art of the Mind-Bending Narrative 46:00 Bizarre Cinematic Experiences 49:16 Recent Discoveries in Film 52:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Our last guest for the season and our last regular episode brings us to 1990 and a movie about religion and demons…or maybe it's just what you see when you're dying in Vietnam…whose to say? Join the 1001 by 1 crew and Kieran B. from Best Picture Cast as they discuss Adrian Lyne's “Jacob's Ladder” and everything that encompasses it: Elizabeth Pena's character, Danny Aiello swinging for it, and whether or not Tim Robbins is a “good” actor. Also, this week Kieran recommends “Smile 2” (available on Paramount+ or PVOD), Joey recommends “Take Shelter” (available to rent on most major platforms), Adam recommends “Body Double” (currently on The Criterion Channel), and Britt recommends “Carnival of Souls”(free on Kanopy). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We're just coming out of the Christmas season, so what does that mean? Clearly it means gothic horror and mustached counts in an incredibly detailed Robert Eggers world because this week we are discussing “Nosferatu” and giving you three vampire film recommendations. Do we take Aaron Taylor-Johnson down a peg or two? Yes! Do we gush over the worldbuilding? Of course. Are we unanimous on the portrayal of Count Orlok…tune in to find out! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Did someone say Russian folk horror? Well…if not, then WE DID! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down the Gogol source material, the amazing practical effects, and the so-so acting? Does the vibe of this film work for all of us? Tune in to find out! Also, this week Britt recommends “November” (free on Kanopy), Joey recommends “Heretic” (currently on PVOD), and Adam recommends “Hell House, LLC” (available on Shudder). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

As we near the end of 2024, we here at 1001 by 1 would like to share with you some of our favorite watches from the past 365 days. We have some 2024 films, some TV series, and even some films from years past. A lot of our favorite watches came as episodes for our 1001 by 1 by 3 series (go check those out), but we thought we would recommend a few more flicks before the calendar reads 2025! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We stick with a black & white film, but go back to the 1940s and our noir roots to discuss the Otto Preminger film “Laura”. The 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Britt's sister, Erin, to discuss the noir tropes, interesting characters, and how innovative the storytelling was. Also, this week Erin recommends “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (currently on Disney+), Britt recommends “The Big Lebowski” (available on most VOD platforms), Joey recommends “Anora” (currently still in cinemas), and Adam recommends “Miracle” (currently on Disney+). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Sometimes ideas come from the most unlikely of places: one day your giving our recommends for villains with wild objectives, the next day your talking about stone cold amazing cinema. THAT'S RIGHT – we didn't put the bunny back in the box and we are talking about “Con Air” and all of its glory: the characters, the one-liners, and just what makes a Goddamn American Masterpiece. After we set up our “rules”, we each give you three recommends – ENJOY!!! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We get as about obscure as possible with this week's film: a silent, black & white, Spanish film that is no longer in the book – what could it be? Well, if you guessed Pablo Berger's Snow White reimagining “Blancanieves”, then kudos to you! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss Grimms' fairytales, what worked (or did not) from this stylization, and the fates of certain bird creatures. Also, this week Britt recommends “The Devil's Backbone” (available on most VOD platforms), Joey recommends “The Wild Robot” (available on most PVOD platforms), and Adam recommends “To Die For” (available on most VOD platforms). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We keep it religious here at 1001 by 1 as the Holy Trinity of podcasting breaks down the recent horror/thriller led by Hugh Grant – “Heretic”. The gang breaks down religious horror films, the captivating dialogue, and what worked and did not work for each of them. Afterwards, the crew talks about 3 movies with villains who have complicated objectives. Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Curiosity 03:04 Exploring the Film 'Heretic' 05:54 Character Analysis and Performances 09:02 Themes of Control and Choice 11:48 Ending and Its Implications 14:57 Villains with Over-the-Top Motivations 22:07 Conclusion and Future Discussions You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We recently sang the praises of Coralie Fargeat's “The Substance”, and serendipitously we recorded a conversation prior to our discussion about a film that helped inspire – we are of course talking about David Cronenberg's Sci-Fi/Horror flick “The Fly”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the iconic performances of Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, the incredible practical makeup effects, and the overly satirical nature of Cronenberg films. Joey and Britt recommend “The Substance” this week (available on PVOD) and Adam keeps it Cronenberg with “A History of Violence” (available on most VOD platforms). You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

The Holy Trinity (Adam, Britt, & Joey) all share a fondness for a thriller with a good twist – in particular, we all loved the recent horror/thriller “Strange Darling”. We praise the performances, discuss Giovanni Ribisi as DP, and give love to all of the vibes. Afterwards, each one give 3 recommends for favorite “bait & switch” films. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We all thought violence was just on our TV screens, but what happens when evil emerges from within it? Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the J-Horror standard “Ring” and everything that goes with it: amazing jackets, bad parents, and comparisons to the 2002 US remake. Also, this week Britt recommends “Pulse” (free on Hoopla), Joey recommends “Battle Royale” (free on Hoopla, Tubi, and/or Kanopy), and Adam recommends “Rebel Ridge” (available on Netflix). Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Discussion 02:01 Recommendations Before Diving into Ring 08:05 Exploring the Cast and Crew of Ring 11:01 Critical Reception and Awards of Ring 20:10 Plot Synopsis of Ring 23:03 Differences Between the Book and the Film 29:00 Personal Experiences with Ring 36:52 Cinematography and Visual Style of Ring 43:58 Cultural Context and Folklore in Ring 46:13 Exploring the Storytelling in 'The Ring' 47:41 The Significance of Folklore in Horror 49:22 Character Analysis: Ryuji and Reiko 51:15 The Impact of Performance on Storytelling 54:30 Iconic Scenes: The TV Moment 57:11 Comparing the Original and Remake 01:00:20 Cultural Context and Historical Influences 01:05:53 Parenting in Horror: A Critical Look 01:10:08 The Legacy of 'The Ring' and Its Influence 01:15:30 Final Thoughts and Recommendations You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Our love for sinners continues this week as we delve into the world of demons and religion as all share in the wonder that is “Constantine”. We dig the worldbuilding, campy nature, and Peter Stormare's iconic turn as Satan. Plus, we each give recommendations for films depicting or including Hell – so tune in for all the good vibes! You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Exploring the Depths of Constantine 14:50 Character Analysis and Performances 30:02 Themes of Good vs Evil and World-Building 44:50 Cinematic Impact and Legacy 27:44 Top Depictions of Hell in Film 28:43 Found Footage and Enclosed Spaces: As Above So Below 30:30 Animated Hell: South Park's Unique Take 32:09 Event Horizon: Hell in Space 33:30 Berserk: A Dark Fantasy Exploration of Hell 37:19 Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey: Comedy Meets Hell 39:35 The Ninth Gate: A Journey into the Occult 41:53 Hellraiser 2: A Deeper Dive into Hell's Labyrinth 44:50 Anthology Horror: Southbound's Interpretations of Hell 48:50 Recap of Favorite Hell Depictions and Future Discussions

Saints and sinners, black and white, love and hate: this week the 1001 by 1 crew dives into the directorial debut (and stand alone film) from Charles Laughton – “The Night of the Hunter”. Join Britt, Joey, and Adam as they discuss the beautiful cinematography, the haunting performance from Robert Mitchum, and how religion plays out in film. Also, this week Adam & Britt recommend “Strange Darling” (available on PVOD), and Joey recommends the 1991 version of “Cape Fear” (available on most VOD platforms). Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction and Recommendations 06:06 Exploring 'The Night of the Hunter' 22:04 Character Analysis: The Preacher 30:03 Themes of Religion and Morality 35:59 Comparative Analysis: Book vs. Film 42:06 Cinematography and Visual Storytelling 43:58 Cinematic Beauty and Symbolism 50:31 Character Analysis and Performance 57:56 Themes of Isolation and Survival 01:05:11 Exploring the True Crime Influence 01:12:22 The Role of the Producer and Vision 01:19:33 Genre Blending and Classification You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We all watch the beautiful stars in our favorite films, but do we ever think about just how f***ed up Hollywood is? Join the 1001 by 1 crew for another short: this week we discuss “The Substance” and recommend 3 “Hollywood is Hell” movies. We sing the praises of the new Coralie Fargeat film before discussing our favorites films that show just how depraved and messed up the film business is. Chapters (AI generate) 00:00 The Concept of Self-Improvement and Transformation 03:00 Exploring the Film: The Substance 05:53 Demi Moore's Performance: A Deep Dive 12:13 Body Dysmorphia and Hollywood's Standards 17:49 The Role of Food in the Narrative 21:07 The Climax: Misuse of the Substance and Its Consequences 24:57 Exploring Genre Films of 2024 32:29 Hollywood's Dark Side: Movies That Expose the Industry 49:25 Recap and Future Discussions You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

This week we're going to California wine country and we are NOT GOING TO DRINK ANY F**KING MERLOT! That's right friends – we're discussing Alexander Payne's “Sideways”. Joey couldn't make the trip to the vineyards this week, but Melissa St. John tagged in to help discuss the pathetic nature of the characters, Paul Giamatti's incredible performance, and Britt's literary corner and just how petty the author of the book was. Also, this week Adam recommends “About Schmidt” (available to rent on Amazon), Britt recommends “Il Sorpasso” (currently on The Criterion Channel), Melissa recommends “Twisters” (available on most VOD platforms), and Joey recommends “Drinking Buddies” (free on Prime, Hoopla, Tubi). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Wine Tasting Techniques 02:46 Introduction to the Podcast and Sideways 11:55 Overview of Sideways and Its Characters 20:14 Awards and Accolades of Sideways 30:07 Character Analysis: Miles and Jack 40:50 Thematic Elements of Sideways 51:39 Ending Discussion and Character Outcomes

It's been an interesting year for film thus far – particularly for genre films. One that has captured our attention that we want to shed some light on is Rose Glass' noirish-vibe film “Love Lies Bleeding”. The 1001 by 1 crew sings the praises of this film and go on to share their 3 recommends for pulpy, sexy crime movies. It's about to get hot, sweaty, and very violent in this episode. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 02:22 Exploring 'Love Lies Bleeding' 20:44 Recommendations for Sexy, Pulpy Crime Films

This week we travel back to the 1930s: a time when people solved all their troubles withs singing a dancing, a time when iconic songs were created, and a time when blackface was used with no thought about the repercussions. We are talking about the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers led “Swing Time”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the technical aspects of dance, the catchy tunes, and just how pathetic the “Pop” character is. Also, this week Adam recommends “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, Britt recommends “The Happiness of the Katakuris” (currently on Midnight Pulp), and Joey recommends “Dirty Dancing” (available for rent on most major platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Recommendations 09:31 Discussion of Swing Time: Overview and Context 24:11 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics 40:35 The Dance Numbers: A Closer Look 53:54 The Controversial Bojangles Scene 01:10:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

With the recent box office run of “Alien: Romulus”, we decided to dig deep into scenes and movies that make us squirm. Whether it is because of body horror, tense moments, or characters not knowing when to give up – these moments stand out as the most deliciously uncomfortable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alien Romulus 03:09 Diverse Opinions on Alien Romulus 06:09 Character Connections and Disconnections 09:07 The Impact of Nostalgia and Legacy 11:58 Exploring Themes of Reproductive Rights 14:50 Top Movies That Make Us Squirm 18:09 Deep Dives into Uncomfortable Films 24:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

This week we go back to the worlds of both Sci-Fi and the 1950s in the Robert Wise classic “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss genre tropes, if the message comes across clearly, and a poor man named Lock Martin who gets ripped on…for seemingly no reason. Does this film hold up? Tune in and fine out. Also, this week Joey recommends “10 Cloverfield Lane” (currently on Prime), Adam recommends “The Platform” (currently on Netflix), and Britt recommends “Cure” (available on most VOD platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Our discussion of “The Good, the Bad, the Weird” led us down the Kim Ji-Woon path towards a brutal revenge film: “I Saw the Devil”. This prompted us to answer the question: what are films we enjoy that are hard to recommend to others? So listen in as we recommend nine unrecommendable films!

Break out the guns and strap on your diving bells because we're talking about a spaghetti…no, wait…a kimchi western this week: “The Good, the Bad, the Weird”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the action choreography, the comedic bits, and just how good our patron saint of the podcast Song Kang-ho is. Also, we discuss some of Kim Jee-woon's other films and Britt lists her favorite movie jackets. Also, this week Britt recommends “Trigun Stampede” (available on Hulu), Joey recommends “I Saw the Devil” (available on Hoopla & Kanopy), and Adam recommends “Thirst” (available to rent on most major platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Welcome to a brand-new format: 1001 by 1 (by 3)! Each episode we will discuss a film that is on the top of our minds and each of us will recommend three movies that would go well with it. To start, the phenomenon that is “Longlegs” and 3 Serial Killer Films!

3 participants enter the Zoom chat to decide the fate of a podcast…THAT'S RIGHT – IT IS TIME TO DRAFT AGAIN!!!! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they pick the films for their sixth season. There are twists and turns and shenanigans – and a surprise ending that would make Shyamalan jealous. Who will be the director we cover? How will Joey, Britt, and Adam torment each other with their picks? You'll have to listen to find out. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We triple the length of our last film and delve into what Sight & Sound has crowned as the Best Film of All Time for their 2022 poll – Chantal Ackerman's “Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss slow cinema, Ackerman and Delphine Seyrig behind the scenes, loser sons, and what we think is happening behind Jeanne's eyes. Do we think it's the best film of all time? Did we like it at all…??? Also, this week Adam recommends “Amy” (available on Max), Britt recommends “Vive l'amour” (available on Kanopy), and Joey recommends “Promising Young Woman” (available on Peacock). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

This week we pivot from talking about 12 films to 1 that is only 63 minutes: the surrealist piece by Luis Bunuel “L'Age d'Or” (or “The Age of Gold”). The 1001 by 1 crew is joined this week by Andrew Corns of The Revisionist Almanac podcast to breakdown all things Bunuel, surreal, and religious. Does this film find cohesion or is it more a series of loosely connected bits? Also, we may have set up a potential film for Season 6 (spoiler: it's GROSS!). Plus, this week Andrew recommends Salo or the 120 Days of Sodom, Joey recommends “Love Lies Bleeding” (available on VOD), Adam recommends “Cowards Bend the Knee” (free on Kanopy), and Britt recommends “People Just Do Nothing” (available on Prime). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

It is our second Definitive Director Ranking of the season and it is a doozy: we dive into all 12 films of Michael Mann's filmography. Is “Heat” the definitive number 1? What is going to take the bottom pick? Have you even seen “The Keep”? Also, we break down key collaborators and talk about some core Michael Mann filmmaking tenets. You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

A lot of movies came and went during the Pandemic Years, but one of those straight-to-streaming films made its way into the book and we think you should know about it. This week, join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the Sci-Fi throwback “The Vast of Night” – they break down the film's impressive style despite its low budget, the wonderful storytelling choices, and the boldness that writer/director Andrew Patterson showed in his debut feature film. Also, this week Adam recommends “Late Nate with the Devil” (available on Shudder), Britt recommends “Pontypool” (available on Shudder), and Joey recommends “Challengers” (available to rent on most major platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We haven't talked about a Christopher Nolan film since our “The Dark Knight” episode and Definitive Nolan Ranking – so we decided to dive deep into the film that really launched Nolan's career – “Memento”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they relitigate the 2002 Oscars ceremony, praised our three lead performances, and yearn for this Chrisotpher Nolan again. Does this movie get better with subsequent watches? Who can we trust? Is Leonard Shelby just offing random people??? Also, this week Joey recommends “Civil War”, Adam recommends Nolan's “Insomnia”, and Britt recommends the Lynch series “Twin Peaks”.   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Off we go to China and wuxia films this week as we discuss a seminal film that helped define this genre: King Hu's “A Touch of Zen”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we discuss all things wuxia, the convolutedly simple plot, the idea of actors also being part of the crew, and the (unfortunate) Gu of the story. Also, this week Britt recommends “Kung Fu Hustle” (available to rent on AppleTV+), Joey recommends “Crazy Stupid Love” (available on AppleTV+),  and Adam recommends “Heist” (available to rend on most major platforms).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Break out all the alcohol you have and get ready for some games because the 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Myke from Cinemusts this week to discuss Mike Nichol's adaptation of the award-winning Edward Albee play “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Technical snafus aside, come along for this journey of psychological torture as we discuss all things theatre, who would be in the 2024 remake of this film, the world of academia, and why do people drink so late. Also, Britt's gives us who quick “Rushmore” thoughts. Plus, this week Adam recommends “Working Girl” (available to rend on most major platforms), Britt recommends “Perfect Days” (available to rend on most major platforms), Joey recommends “Blue Valentine” (available on Max), and Myke recommends “It Happened One Night” (free on Tubi).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Our trio drops down to a duo tonight as Adam and Joey discuss the sophomore feature from Wes Anderson – “Rushmore”. Join one of Max's clubs as we discuss the very awkward love triangle, Bill Murray's best performances, and the Wes Anderson that we once knew and love. Also, this week Joey recommends “Slackers” (free on Prime), Adam recommends “BASEketball” (free on Starz), and Britt recommends “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” (free on Max). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

A promise of sorts is kept this week: our 4th episode ever was on Andrei Tarkovsky's “Stalker”, 80 episodes later we covered another Tarkovsky with “Andrei Rublev”, and after 80 more episodes we are once again returning to the Russian auteur with his Sci-Fi film “Solaris”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss too much Tarkovsky, unlikable leads, and breaking from the source material. Also, this week Adam recommends “Sunshine” (available to rent on most major platforms), Britt recommends “Jodorowsky's Dune”(available on Max), and Joey recommends “Lars and the Real Girl” (free on Tubi, Kanopy, or Hoopla).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Joey is up for the first time this season and he takes us all the way back to WWI via 1941 and the Gary Cooper led “Sergeant York”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as the discuss trench warfare, the propaganda nature of the film, the unintentional comedy, and the story that could have been told about Alvin York. Plus, what are the best WWI films of all time? Plus, this week Joey recommends “Paths of Glory” (available on Hoopla & Tubi), Adam recommends “The Zone of Interest” (available on PVOD), and Britt recommends “The Wind Rises” (available on Max).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

For our first full-length deep dive into a film this season, Britt kicks it off with our first sequel discussion: James Cameron's 80s hit “Aliens”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss mecha-suits, the best lines from the film, and just how amazing Sigourney Weaver is. Plus, we have an extended conversation around the entire “Alien” franchise and just where “Prometheus” sits for our hosts. Also, this week Britt recommends “Poor Things” (available on PVOD), Joey recommends “Starship Troopers” (available on most major platforms), and Adam recommends “The Abyss” (available on Hulu). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

WE. ARE. BACK!!! And we are starting things off big with our first Definitive Director Ranking of the season! To begin, Joey picked the quick-cutting, music-heavy, homage-driven mind of Edgar Wright for us to rank. What will be #1? Will it be something from the Cornetto trilogy? Could Scott Pilgrim defeat seven evil exes to claim the top spot? Or might Baby sing and dance his way to the top of the heap? You'll just have to tune in to find out! You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

WE DID IT!!! We made it to the end of Season 4 and we wanted to celebrate/recap. What can you expect? Well, further Paul Newman slander, Meat Loaf (the person and food), that we really didn't know each other before we started podding together, where is Joker right now on the IMDB Top 250, and some silly statistics on plays and agreements.  Also, our favorite discoveries, bottom 3, and top 5 films covered. Plus – some sneak peaks into Season 5…and maybe Season 6??? You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

This week we bring you the final film we will cover in Season 4 and only our second anime film: Katsuhiro Otomo's “Akira”. Join the gang as Britt hits her sweet spot with both “Britt's Literary Corner” and her anime knowledge, we discuss the controversial ending, and just how cool this movie is. Also, did Adam only watch this with the dubbing on? Is 1988 the year animation “went clear”? Plus, this week Joey recommends Jordan Peele's “Nope” (on Prime), Adam recommends the Zoom-horror film “Host” (on Shudder & AMC+), and Britt recommends a different anime film – “Paprika” (on MUBI & The Criterion Channel). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

This week we stay in France but time travel back to the Elizabethan era as we discuss Sir Laurence Olivier's version of “Henry V”. Join the gang as they discuss why people hate Shakespeare, the transition from the Globe Theatre to the battlefield of Agincourt, and the differences between this and the Kenneth Branagh version. Also, this week Britt recommends “Inh-Oh” (on Hulu), Joey recommends “A Knight's Tale” (on Hulu), and Adam recommends “Much Ado About Nothing” (on Prime, Hoopla, or Tubi).   You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We go from one f**ked up love triangle to another and relocate from New Zealand to France as we discuss the deliciously “diabolical” thriller from Henri-Georges Clouzot – “Les Diaboliques”. Join the crew as they discuss well thought-out plans, mean directors, and one of the best reveals in any film. Also, kids are liars, retired police detectives should stay retired, and Simone Signoret is GORGEOUS. Plus, this week Joey recommends “Bottoms” (available to rent on most major platforms), Adam recommends “Wild Things” (on Paramount+), and Britt recommends “The Handmaiden” (on Prime). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We go from the Bavarian alps to the shores and landscapes of New Zealand this week to discuss Jane Campion's Academy Award winning film – “The Piano”. Join Adam, Britt, & Joey as they discuss the wonderful technical elements of the film, the polarizing performance of Holly Hunter, and whether or not the characters played by Sam Niell and Harvey Keitel are losers. Also, 1993 Academy Award talk, metal fingers, and a list created specifically for this episode. Plus, this week Britt recommends “Possession” (currently on Shudder), Joey recommends “Hush”, and Adam recommends “The Power of the Dog” (currently on Netflix). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We conclude our spooky season with a stone-cold classic: the Boris Karloff led “Frankenstein” Join Britt, Joey, & Adam as they discuss the difference from Mary Shelley's source text (and how screwed over she was), the iconic performances, and the tone of the film which is…well…all over the place. Plus, bad friends, more egg talk, and how good dummy falls are. Also, this week Adam recommends “Hairspray” (available to rent on most major platforms), Britt recommends “Lady in a Cage” (free on Kanopy), and Joey recommends “Young Frankenstein” (available on Max). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

We're keeping it spooky…ish and also discussing our OLDEST film this season by bringing you an episode on “Haxan”. Join Britt, Joey, & Adam as they discuss the inventive filmmaking of Benjamin Christensen, the glorious set design, and the horrifying realization that maybe we haven't come as far as we think since the days of witch trials. Also, this week Adam recommends “Stir of Echoes” (available on Hoopla & Tubi), Joey recommends “The Blair Witch Project” (available on Paramount+ & Freevee) – go check out that old 1001 by 1 episode, and Britt recommends “Pyewacket” (available on Prime & Tubi). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.