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A Film By... is a podcast created and hosted by Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson. Together, they wax intellectual about Hollywood's biggest film directors, their underrated movies, and the things we love about them.

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    • Jun 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Spoiler-Free Review: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 13:06


    "I'm working on it." Jeff and Garret have just checked into The Continental and they're ready to offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina to let you know whether you should see it, stream, or skip it!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Batman: A Film By Richard Donner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 76:57


    Are you ready for Richard Donner's Batman, starring Robin Williams and Mel Gibson? Join us for a very special 400th episode, with our show set in an alternate universe where things are similar... but not exactly the same. Welcome to the Alternate Universe Video Store. We have the hit movies you've only wondered about seeing!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Bill Paxton: Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 64:56


    Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast joins Jeff for a conversation about Bill Paxton as our Bill Paxton Month comes to an end. They discuss the roles he didn't take, notable TV appearances, and share their Top 10 Favorite Film Roles!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Spoiler-Free Review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 13:21


    "Our lives are the sum of our choices." Jeff and Garret head to the IMAX to offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning to let you know whether you should see it, stream it, or skip it!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Our Top 10 Favorite Star Trek Toys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 44:48


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! On this episode, Wayne, David, and Scott use the ship's replicator to bring back their Top 10 Favorite Toys for a fun discussion about Star Trek games, collectables, and action figures. Find out if your favorites made their list!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Mike Binder - Indian Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 58:54


    Bill Paxton Month continues here on the A Film By... Podcast! Earlier in the month, we discussed the films directed by Bill Paxton, and this week, we look at a film starring Bill Paxton. Jeff, David, and Amber head back to camp to share their own camp experiences while celebrating Mike Binder's 1993 romantic camp comedy, Indian Summer, starring an ensemble cast lead by Bill Paxton!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Bill Paxton - The Greatest Game Ever Played

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 48:21


    Bill Paxton Month here on the A Film By... Podcast continues! Jeff meets Docking Bay 77's Dayton Johnson on the 18th hole to discuss golf, father-son relationships, and class status in Bill Paxton's autobiographical golf drama, The Greatest Game Ever Played!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Spoiler-Free Review: Clown in a Cornfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 12:30


    Are you a friend of Friendo? Jeff and Garret offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Clown in a Cornfield to let you know whether you should see it, stream it, or skip it!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: The Sounds of Starfleet (TNG TV Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:03


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! On this episode, Wayne and David turn their attention back to Star Trek: The Next Generation with a detailed chat about their favorite music and composers from the series. Get ready for the Sounds of Starfleet!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Bill Paxton - Frailty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 62:45


    It's Bill Paxton Month here on the A Film By... Podcast! Jeff and Amber are kicking things off with a divisive conversation about Bill Paxton's directorial feature debut, Frailty! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Spoiler-Free Review: Thunderbolts*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 15:21


    Careful who you assemble! Jeff and Garret offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Thunderbolts* and let you know whether you should see it, stream it, or skip it!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Spoiler-Free Reviews: Sinners | The Accountant 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 40:56


    Jeff and Garret discusses several new trailers, and offer their SPOILER-FREE reviews for Ryan Coogler's Sinners, and Gavin O'Connor's The Accountant 2. Ready to go back to the box office?For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Gareth Evans - The Raid: Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 60:26


    Jeff and David dive fists-first into Gareth Evans' 2011 action masterpiece, The Raid: Redemption. Join them as they go floor-to-floor discussing the dynamic shots, the film's relentless pacing, and the jaw-dropping fight choreography that introduced the Indonesian martial art, Pencak Silat, to the next wave of Hollywood's action films!This episode was made possible by our Patreon member, James Buckley! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 63:51


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! On this episode, our bridge crew wraps up their coverage of the first six films with a conversation about Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Gavin O'Connor - The Accountant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 61:59


    Jeff welcomes Garret Gibson to the show for a chat about math savants, anti-aircraft sniper rifles, priceless comic books, franchise potential, and Jon Bernthal. It can only be Gavin O'Connor's 2016 action thriller, The Accountant!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Steven Spielberg - Duel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 53:21


    David, Jeff, and Wayne hit the open road to discuss their favorite director, Steven Spielberg, and his directorial film debut, the high octane road thriller Duel!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek V The Final Frontier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 53:43


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! On this episode, our crew sets a course for a return to Star Trek films with an inciteful, and at times humorous debate about William Shatner's directorial film debut, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Val Kilmer: Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 46:57


    Jeff and David take pause to pay tribute to Val Kilmer with an unplanned discussion about their top 10 favorite performances by the legendary actor.For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    A Film By... presents: An April Fool's Day Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 42:41


    We're a day late, but it's April Fool's Day! Who is hosting? What film is being discussed? What exactly is going on? Press play and find out!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Woman In Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 43:35


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! To celebrate Women's History Month, our crew welcomes A Film By... Podcast cohost, Amber Lewis, to the bridge. Get set for a discussion about an inspirational documentary about Nichelle Nichols, who played a pivotal role in diversifying NASA's astronaut corps with her campaign to recruit women and minorities! Woman In Motion is a must-see for all Trek fans!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Barry Levinson - Young Sherlock Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 70:19


    Jeff, Amber, and David team up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Barry Levinson's unique take on Sherlock Holmes' early years, which offers audiences an exciting, action-packed ride filled with hidden clues, supernatural elements, and a fresh look at the beloved characters. The game is afoot with Young Sherlock Holmes!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Con Men III: The Search for Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 87:01


    Too much time has passed since our last Con Men special! We're back with a super-sized episode to tell you all about the biggest and the best of the comic conventions. Join us as we recap our time on the convention floor and chat with stars like John Philbin, Karen Allen, and Heather Graham!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Catherine Hardwicke - Lords of Dogtown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 61:20


    To celebrate it's 20th anniversary, we're pulling a classic from our vault! Jeff and Brad talk about the film's groundbreaking visual style, as well as the rising skateboard culture of 1970s California, as real-life skate legends Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams come to life in Catherine Hardwicke's 2005 film, Lords of Dogtown!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek IV The Voyage Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 59:59


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our crew is back on the bridge and ready to time travel back to the year 1986 to save some whales and try Italian food in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home!If you'd like to time travel back a few seasons, check out the humorous discussion we had about the Voyage Home on our limited "1986" series! 1986: Star Trek IV For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Nancy Meyers - The Intern

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 51:05


    Experience never gets old! Jeff and Amber explore the ups and downs of intergenerational friendship and workplace dynamics in Nancy Meyers' charming comedy, The Intern!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Gene Hackman: Our Top 10 Favorite Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 71:50


    On this special bonus episode, Jeff and Amber fondly look back on the legendary career of Gene Hackman, and celebrate his work with our Top 10 Favorite Roles.For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Darren Aronofsky - Black Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 69:01


    Jeff and Amber dive into duality, obsession, and the pursuit of perfection in Darren Aronofsky's dark, psychological horror film, Black Swan! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek III The Search for Spock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 55:47


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our crew is back on the bridge to discuss the first Star Trek film to be directed by one of it's stars, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    George A. Romero - Monkey Shines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 58:30


    This week, Jeff and David debate the advantages and life-threatening disadvantages of keeping a service monkey in the house. Ella may be housebroken, but she's also homicidal in George A. Romero's psychological horror film, Monkey Shines!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Peter Weir - Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 65:45


    Jeff and Amber are heading to Lancaster County for the 40th anniversay of Peter Weir's crime thriller, Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis! The film examines the clashing of pacifism and violence, as a young Amish boy who witnessed a murder, and a detective from the modern world must rely on one another to stay alive.For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 54:09


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our crew is back on the bridge to discuss the Star Trek film that is arguably the fan-favorite, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Robert Townsend - The Five Heartbeats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 60:11


    Def Dave stops by to share his love of Motown music with a discussion about Robert Townsend's semi-autobiographical music drama, The Five Heartbeats!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    The Music of Jerry Goldsmith: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 68:30


    David and Wayne welcome Chuck Bryan from The Cinematic Flashback Podcast back to the show to celebrate one of their favorite composers, Jerry Goldsmith, with their top five favorites of his scores! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Carl Franklin - Devil in a Blue Dress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 56:30


    We're celebrating Black History Month with Carl Franklin's Devil in a Blue Dress, an atmospheric film noir that's equal parts mystery and social commentary. Denzel Washington leads a powerhouse cast in this thriller that captures the essence of both the genre and the era!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Section 31 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 34:45


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! A new Star Trek film has been released directly to Paramount+ and our crew is here to offer up their spoiler-full review for Section 31!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Paul Schrader - Blue Collar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 66:13


    Jeff and Amber are taking aim at tense relationships, the struggles that come with a union job, and one of Richard Pryor's greatest performances in Paul Schrader's directorial debut, Blue Collar! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    1. Phasers Set To Stun: Trekxpectations - Stardate 12501.22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 25:16


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more! This episode, our crew is back on the bridge ready to discuss all the great new upcoming Star Trek projects. They're letting you know what's heading to this quadrant, and offering up their... trekxpectations!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Rob Reiner - The American President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 53:48


    It's Inauguration Day, so Jeff and Amber are discussing one of their favorite movie presidents in Rob Reiner's political romantic comedy, The American President. Listen as they talk minor controversies behind the scenes, Michael Douglas' move toward "elder statesmen" acting, and both do their best to refrain from quoting Aaron Sorkin's crackling dialogue!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    A Chat with Phantasm's Lady in Lavender: Kat Lester

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 66:15


    Actress and musician Kat Lester joins Jeff and David for a chat about her iconic role as the Lady in Lavender in Don Coscarelli's 1979 horror classic, Phantasm! Kat shares her favorite stories from the set, her experiences at fan conventions, her smooth, sensual music, her thoughts on the future of the Phantasm franchise and the role she'd love to take on!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Robert Eggers - The Northman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 55:18


    Our 6th season kicks off with current in-demand director Robert Eggers and his 2022 historical Viking epic, The Northman! Jeff and Amber offer a thrilling, in-depth conversation about the raw portrayal of Viking culture, and the powerful performances, particularly from Alexander Skarsgård and Anya Taylor-Joy. It's a revenge-driven story that weaves historical accuracy with mythic Norse mythology!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Top 10 of the 2020s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 73:37


    We're halfway through the 2020s! We asked you to tell us what the best films of the decade are at this point and you did not disappoint! We've taken your lists, compiled the data, and have here what the Top 10 of the 2020s are, as decided by our listeners! Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast joins Andrew and Jeff to discuss your picks!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    1996: Beautiful Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 59:14


    Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the year 1996! We're exploring the culture, the music, and the message that films in 1996 offered, to determine whether they're classics, cult classics, or a product of their time! To close the series, Jeff welcomes back author Andy Frye for a chat about coming-of-age storytelling, going home again, and the expectations men and women have about Beautiful Girls!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E10 The New Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 35:33


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew discusses the bittersweet end of Star Trek: Lower Decks with it's final episode. Join us for a recap of episode 10, The New Next Generation.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Ted Demme - The Ref

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 54:11


    It's Christmas Eve! Before you head home for the holidays, Jeff and Amber are debating dysfunctional families, Christmas, and Denis Leary in Ted Demme's The Ref!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    A Film at 45: The Black Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 60:22


    "The word "impossible", Mr. Booth, is only found in the dictionary of fools."Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back for one last time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979! We're dusting off the end of a decade that changed cinema forever, with a fresh look at modern classics and hidden gems that we can't stop watching! The host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Dayton Johnson, joins David and Scott on a mission taking them deep into The Black Hole! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E9 Fissure Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 23:00


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 9, Fissure Quest.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Ang Lee: The Ice Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 50:37


    Jeff and David discuss Kevin Kline, substance abuse, and the swinging lifestyle of the 70s in Ang Lee's The Ice Storm. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Tiffany Helm Discusses Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 87:01


    It's Friday the 13th! Actress Tiffany Helm joins Jeff and David to discuss her character, Violet, and take us back behind the scenes of Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning! It's not all dancing and hockey masks, though. Tiffany shares her passion for photography and details about her upcoming Christmas-themed horror film, Catnip!Check out Catnip the Movie!Want to see Violet dance to another song? Have some fun at Violet from Friday the 13th Dancing to Other SongsFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E8 Upper Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 22:18


    On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 8, Upper Decks.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    Shane Black - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 46:56


    Jeff and Andrew are getting into the holiday spirit with Shane Black's snarky fast-talking dialogue, dark humor, and neo-noir story telling of his directorial debut; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!We want to hear your feedback! Let us know here! A Film By... Podcast SurveyFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    A Film at 45: Star Trek The Motion Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 62:37


    "Spock, this "child" is about to wipe out every living thing on Earth. Now, what do you suggest we do? Spank it?"It's December 6th, 2024, and 45 years ago, Star Trek The Motion Picture was released in theaters! Scott and David beam Star Trek experts Wayne Whited and Chuck Bryan aboard for a conversation about the cast, crew, music, and making of the film that brought Kirk and crew to the big screen.How are we doing? Let us know here! A Film By... Listener SurveyFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

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