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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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    • Oct 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Francis Lawrence - Constantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 78:46 Transcription Available


    How about just one more Keanu Reeves movie with Jeff and Garret? It's scary movie season, so there's never been a better time to discuss Francis Lawrence's 2005 supernatural superhero film, Constantine, which stars Keanu as the chain-smoking, demon-fighting, occult detective!Want more exclusive content? Check out 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: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 61:29 Transcription Available


    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!Our popular "Starter Treks" mini-series is back with a look at Deep Space Nine! Our crew is leaving the bridge and settling in at the Promenade to share the ten episodes you need to see from season one, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!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, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.The curated list discussed in today's episode contains the following Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season one episodes:EmissaryCaptive PursuitDaxThe NagusVortexBattle LinesProgressThe ForsakenDuetIn the Hands of Prophets

    Tom Holland - Thinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 59:41 Transcription Available


    We're kicking off scary movie month with a Stephen King adaptation that won't leave you hungry! Jeff and David discuss Tom Holland's 1996 underrated body horror film, Thinner!This episode features an additional 30 minutes of content that is anything but thin! Jeff and David serve up an additional 30 minutes with a Top 10 list of their favorite Stephen King film adaptations, packed with some fun facts and personal anecdotes! Listen now, exclusively 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 Road to Scarefest Weekend with Wes Forsythe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 60:04 Transcription Available


    Scarefest Weekend 17 is just a few weeks away and Jeff and David are scaring up conversation with Scarefest's Media Director Wes Forsythe! Wes offers up details about the history of the convention, his favorite moments, his favorite scary movies, and details on this year's guests and attractions! As the sinister side of comic con, Scarefest Weekend is one of the largest horror and paranormal pop culture conventions in the U.S. and we'll see you there! Find out more about the event at Scarefest Weekend 17Check out Wes Forsythe on Scarefest TVFor exclusive episodes, bonus content and more, join us 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.

    Guy Ritchie - The Gentlemen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 61:49 Transcription Available


    Jeff welcomes Angela Norris to the show for a cheeky chat about Guy Ritchie's 2020 comedic crime-caper starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant. Pour yourself a pint, lad, and settle in for The Gentlemen!This episode features an additional 18 minutes of content discussing Guy Ritchie's TV work. Angela gives you the low-down on The Gentlemen on Netflix, MobLand on Paramount+, and his yet-to-be released series for Prime! Listen now, exclusively 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 Redford: Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 46:28 Transcription Available


    Jeff, Amber, and Andrew take pause to pay tribute to Robert Redford with an impromptu discussion about their top 10 favorite performances by the iconic 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.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S3.E10 New Life and New Civilizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 39:05 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The divisive season finale is here! Join us for a recap of episode 10, New Life and New Civilizations!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.

    Sam Raimi - The Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 71:01 Transcription Available


    This week, Jeff and Garret dive into Sam Raimi's 2000 Southern gothic thriller The Gift. They comment on the deplorable depths of Keanu Reeve's abusive character, the film's eerie atmosphere, Cate Blanchett's gripping performance as a small-town psychic, and how Raimi blends supernatural tension with real-world drama. From its chilling mystery to its star-studded cast, this episode uncovers why The Gift still leaves us feeling haunted.Would you like to hear an episode about one of your favorite directors, or films? Check us out 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: Strange New Worlds S3.E9 Terrarium

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 37:16 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 9, Terrarium!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.

    Julian Gilbey -A Lonely Place to Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 53:43 Transcription Available


    This episode is made possible, thanks to one of our listeners, James Buckley! By request, Jeff and David discuss the tropes of mountain climbing thrillers and explore the dangers of isolated settings, and the fear of being hunted, as a group of hikers frantically try to bring a kidnapped girl to safety in Julian Gilbey's 2011 thriller, A Lonely Place to Die!Would you like to hear an episode about one of your favorite directors, or films? Check us out 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: Strange New Worlds S3.E8 Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 39:52 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode , Four-and-a-Half Vulcans!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.

    Howard Deutch - The Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 58:24 Transcription Available


    Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory is forever! Jeff and Garret are kicking off week one of the NFL season by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Howard Deutch's underrated football comedy starring Keanu Reeves from the year 2000, The Replacements!This episode features an additional 5 minutes of content discussing our top 5 favorite football movies! Wait... is it our favorites, or did a few scabs cross the picket line to offer their list? Find out, exclusively 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 Strange New Worlds S3.E7 What Is Starfleet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 41:00 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 7, What Is 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.

    Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck - Freaky Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 43:23 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Garret love a good anthology film. This week, they dive into the chaotic madness and freaky fun of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's 2025 comedic action anthology Freaky Tales!This episode features an additional 15 minutes of content about our favorite scene of the film, as well as a quick 'top 5' list relevant to the movie exclusively on our Patreon! 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 Strange New Worlds S3.E6 The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 36:31 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 6, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.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.

    The Music of James Horner: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 79:16 Transcription Available


    This week, we celebrate the career of another film composer we absolutely love. Wayne and David join Jeff to discuss the life and music of award-winning film composer James Horner, and offer their picks for our Top 5 Favorite 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.

    Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Strange New Worlds S3.E.5 Through the Lens of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 34:00 Transcription Available


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 5, Through the Lens of Time.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.

    M. Night Shyamalan - The Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 52:31 Transcription Available


    As we anxiously look forward to M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming film Remain, we take a look back at his 2015 twisted food footage thriller, The Visit!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 Strange New Worlds S.3.E.4 A Space Adventure Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 33:01


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 4, A Space Adventure Hour.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.

    Prince - Under the Cherry Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 71:49


    Some of your asked for it. Some of you feared it. What Jeff and guest Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast started, David and Scott continue. Get ready for a Return to Cherry Moon!Special appearance by Jason Colvin. Check out his hilarious observations on the episode below!1986: Under the Cherry MoonFor 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 Strange New Worlds S.3.E.3 Shuttle to Kenfori

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 34:12


    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. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 3, Shuttle to Kenfori.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.

    James Gunn - Super

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 65:42


    As James Gunn's Superman continues to soar at the Box Office, we've decided to listen to those of you asking for a James Gunn episode! And while it's one from the A Film By... vault, we think you'll enjoy hearing about his feature film debut, Super!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 Strange New Worlds S3.E1 Hegemony, Part II | S3.E2 Wedding Bell Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 60:20


    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. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for it's third season. Join us for a recap of episode 1, Hegemony, Part II, and episode 2, Wedding Bell Blues.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.

    Michael Mann - Collateral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 57:45


    On this episode, Jeff takes Eric Dearth on a drive through the neon-lit noctural world of filmmaker Michael Mann's Los Angeles to discuss charismatic hitmen, sleek cinematography, great soundtracks, and a Tom Cruise villain we can't help but love. Come along for the ride in Collateral!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: Previously on Strange New Worlds...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 37:13


    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 get you ready for the upcoming third season of Strange New Worlds with a recap of season two, discussing their favorite, and not so favorite (rapping Klingons, anyone?) moments, and share their theories about what's coming our way!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.

    Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 54:53


    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 reaches the end of the theatrically released films with the third and final film of the Kelvin Timeline, Star Trek Beyond!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.

    Sidney Lumet - Deathtrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 51:24


    Jeff and David discuss one of Christopher Reeve's greatest performances, as he matches wits against Michael Caine in Sidney Lumet's diabolical murder mystery, Deathtrap!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: Superman (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 7:11


    "Krypto... get the toy."The A Film By... gang is just leaving the theater, having seen an advanced screening of James Gunn's new Superman film. They've got a quick, SPOILER-FREE review 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.

    Rob Bowman - Reign of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 73:40


    On this episode, Jeff, Amber, and Garret aren't talking about training dragons; they're talking about slaying them! Post-apocolyptic communal living, your life expectancy when jumping out of helicopters, and effective leadership are discussed with a look at Rob Bowman's Reign of Fire!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.

    Joel Schumacher - Falling Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 67:32


    Summer temperatures aren't the only thing on the rise this week. Jeff and Brad discuss Michael Douglas boiling over in the film he feels is his best performance, Joel Schumacher's Falling Down!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: F1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 14:01


    "You're just worried I'm faster than you."Jeff and Garret head to the racetrack for a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Joseph Kosinski's newest film, F1, 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: Star Trek Into Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 53:26


    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 welcome long-time listener and Star Trek fan, Jason Coslet, to the bridge to discuss the second film in the Kelvin Timeline that divided the fanbase over the film's villain, Star Trek Into Darkness!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.

    Carl Reiner - Summer School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 64:24


    How about a little more Carl Reiner to kick off the summer season? Last week, Amber and Jeff discussed his family vacation comedy Summer Rental, and this week, Jeff and Brad talk about their favorite Carl Reiner film, Summer School!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 Reiner - Summer Rental

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 69:59


    This week, we're kicking off the summer season with Carl Reiner's underrated vacation comedy, Summer Rental! Jeff and Amber reminisce about family vacations, Jimmy Buffet, and John Candy!Special shout-outs to our creative friends:Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious PodcastVan Allen Plexico at White Rocket BooksChad Cochran from the band Diesomnia on SpotifyFor 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 (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 59:32


    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 head into the Kelvin Timeline to discuss J.J. Abrams' successful 2009 relaunch of Star Trek on the big screen! 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.

    Clint Eastwood - Space Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 49:32


    To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary, Andrew and Amber make their way to NASA's Mission Control to monitor Clint Eastwood's 2000 space drama, Space Cowboys!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: 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.

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