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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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    • Feb 28, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Script By: William Goldman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 49:22 Transcription Available


    Before it was a film, it was a script.Brad Koszo dives deep into some of Hollywood's most celebrated screenplays to analyze their structure, themes, and page-to-film journey. Get ready for a look at the writers behind the words as he explore their process, what influenced them, and how they inspired some of the iconic cinema we enjoy today. Our own Angela Norris joins Brad on this limited monthly series, as they turn the page on William Goldman's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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: Starfleet Academy S1. E7 - Ko 'Zeine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 30:11 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Ko 'Zeine!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Michael Mann - Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 55:42 Transcription Available


    Our Denzel and the Mann month concludes with a look at Michael Mann's 2001 biographical sports drama Ali! Jeff and Garret don't need to tell what you already know... THE CHAMP IS HERE!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Would you like to hear the show early and ad-free? Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Subscribe to us on YouTubeConnect with us on social media and our websiteFor TV and Movie themed Smell-O-Vision candles, check out our friends at The Euphoric TreeFort

    Phasers Set To Stun: Starfleet Academy S1. E6 - Come, Let's Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 42:39 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Come, Let's Away!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Michael Mann - Miami Vice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 60:52 Transcription Available


    Our Denzel and the Mann month moves into the Mann portion as Jeff and Brad go undercover with Michael Mann's 2006 film adaptation of Miami Vice! Smooth. That's how we do it.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Would you like to hear the show early and ad-free? Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Subscribe to us on YouTubeConnect with us on social media and our website

    Phasers Set To Stun: Starfleet Academy S1.E5 Series Acclimation Mil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 38:54 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Series Acclimation Mil!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Antoine Fuqua - Training Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 62:50 Transcription Available


    Our Denzel and the Mann month continues with a movie that many believe is Denzel's greatest performance. Jeff and Garret hit the gritty streets of Los Angeles for Antoine Fuqua's Training Day! You wanna go home or you wanna go to jail?Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 John Williams: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 77:36 Transcription Available


    It's John Williams' birthday! Wayne and David are celebrating by sharing their Top 5 Favorite John Williams scores. Will all of your favorites make the list?Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Leave us a comment on our YouTube channel telling us your top 5 favorite John Williams scores. One lucky winner will receive the John Williams film score of there choice, as well as some A Film By... swag!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.Special shout-out to our friends at All '80s Movies Podcast, MaiRo & Co Dog Treat Bakery, and the Accidental Legends Podcast!

    Phasers Set To Stun: Starfleet Academy S1. E4 - Vox in Excelso

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 36:40 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Vox in Excelso!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Tony Scott - Deja Vu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 60:19 Transcription Available


    Our Denzel and the Mann month kicks off with one of Denzel's most underrated performances. Jeff and Garret make sense of Tony Scott's time-bending thriller Deja Vu, a high-concept mix of sci-fi, romance, and explosive action. Can the past truly be changed?Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 Script By: Robert Towne - Chinatown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 59:28 Transcription Available


    Welcome to our exciting new series, A Script By...Before it was a film, it was a script. Brad Koszo dives deep into some of Hollywood's most celebrated screenplays to analyze their structure, themes, and page-to-film journey. Get ready for a look at the writers behind the words as he explore their process, what influenced them, and how they inspired some of the iconic cinema we enjoy today. Chuck Bryan from The Cinematic Flashback Podcast joins Brad on the very first episode of this monthly series, as they turn the page on Robert Towne's Chinatown!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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: Starfleet Academy S1. E3 - Vitus Reflux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 33:16 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Vitus Reflux!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Ron Howard - A Beautiful Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 58:15 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Angela discuss Ron Howard's academy award winning film about brilliant mathematician John Nash in the 2001 biographical film A Beautiful Mind.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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: Starfleet Academy Episode 1. Kids These Days | Episode 2. Beta Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 56:07 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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched Kids These Days, and Beta Test!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Ron Howard - The Da Vinci Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 55:17 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Amber debate the merits of pandering to the audience, puzzles, and Tom Hanks' performance in Ron Howard's 2006 film adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel The DaVinci Code! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 John Carpenter: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 60:47 Transcription Available


    It's John Carpenter's birthday! Wayne, Jeff, and David are celebrating by sharing their Top 5 Favorite John Carpenter scores. Will all of your favorites make the list?Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.Special shout-out to our friends at Def Dave's 1984, and the Accidental Legends Podcast!

    Wes Anderson - The Royal Tenenbaums

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 51:30 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Amber discuss the brilliance of Wes Anderson, as they analyze his incredible taste in music, his ability to draw star power to his ensemble casts, and why Gene Hackman was so unhappy in the 2001 quirky, melodramatic family comedy The Royal Tenenbaums. Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 59:22 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 seven, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 69:23 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Brad come out punching in the first episode of season 7, as they look back to 2006 and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Rian Johnson - Brick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 49:42 Transcription Available


    With Rian Johnson's latest Knives Out entry, Wake Up Dead Man available to stream, we'll remind you he's no stranger to the genre, as we look back on his directorial feature film debut, Brick!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 49:28 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 five, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.Episodes discussed on this episode:A Time to StandRocks and ShoalsBehind the Lines | Favor the BoldSacrifice of AngelsWaltzFar Beyond the StarsInquisitionIn the Pale MoonlightHis WayTears of the Prophets

    Jalmari Helander - Rare Exports

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 41:10 Transcription Available


    This week, David and Garret provide some insight into one of the more unusual Christmas movies you may, or may not have seen. Brace yourself for Jalmari Helander's twisted comedic take on Santa Claus and his dark origins in Rare Exports!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Guillermo del Toro - Frankenstein: Part Two of Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 44:46 Transcription Available


    David, Amber, and Angela have stitched together a bonus, two-part episode for you today! The trio have a lively conversation about Guillermo del Toro's passion project, Frankenstein!Join the conversation as they explore del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic tale through his signature blend of gothic beauty, emotional depth, and monstrous humanity. The film's cinematography, bold performances, and intricate costume details are all under examination as they determine whether or not this may be the filmmaker's most personal creature film yet!They discuss the film's bold visual style, the performances driving its tragic core, and where it sits within del Toro's larger body of work. Join the conversation as they examine why this adaptation might be the filmmaker's most personal creature feature yet. Part 2/2Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Angela Norris' spoiler-free written review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is here.Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Guillermo del Toro - Frankenstein: Part One of Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 56:03 Transcription Available


    David, Amber, and Angela have stitched together a bonus, two-part episode for you today! The trio have a lively conversation about Guillermo del Toro's passion project, Frankenstein!Join the conversation as they explore del Toro's reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic tale through his signature blend of gothic beauty, emotional depth, and monstrous humanity. The film's cinematography, bold performances, and intricate costume details are all under examination as they determine whether or not this may be the filmmaker's most personal creature film yet!They discuss the film's bold visual style, the performances driving its tragic core, and where it sits within del Toro's larger body of work. Join the conversation as they examine why this adaptation might be the filmmaker's most personal creature feature yet. Part 1/2Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Angela Norris' spoiler-free written review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is here.Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Taylor Hackford - White Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 73:32 Transcription Available


    We have lots to celebrate this week with the 40th anniversary of Taylor Hackford's 1985 musical drama, White Nights! Our very own Amber Lewis takes hosting duties to dive into the incredible performances by Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, and Helen Mirren! Find out what Angela Norris and Jeff Johnson have to say after their first-time watch.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Stanley Kubrick - Eyes Wide Shut

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 65:35 Transcription Available


    We're kicking off the holiday season with Stanley Kubrick's final film, which also happens to be one of his strangest, and most divisive works. Brad Koszo makes a welcome return to the show to dive into the secrets, dangers, and erotic thrills of Eyes Wide Shut!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 63:02 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 five, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Wolfgang Petersen - The Perfect Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 63:53 Transcription Available


    This week, Jeff and Amber celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wolfgang Petersen's sea-faring thriller, The Perfect Storm, with a discussion about the actors, crew, and incredible director that brought this true story to life for the big screen.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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 Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 67:49 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 four, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Ryan Coogler - Fruitvale Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 50:10 Transcription Available


    With Michael B. Jordan's amazing performance in Sinners still fresh on our mind, we look back at his critically acclaimed performance in Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station.Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! 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.

    Mike Nichols - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 80:19 Transcription Available


    Before you make plans to invite your friends over or plan that family dinner party, hear what we have to say about Mike Nichols' 1966 drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in which Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton host the dinner party from Hell! Amber Lewis welcomes "The Authority on the Golden Age of Cinema" Robert Burnett back to the show!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!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 Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 64:29 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 three, 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.

    Sydney Pollack - Out of Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 59:40 Transcription Available


    Following our Robert Redford tribute episode, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to dive into one of his movies that was mentioned, especially as it celebrates it's 40th anniversary. Amber and Andrew discuss the beauty of the African plains, the surrounding dangers, and the romanticism of hair washing in Sydney Pollack's superb 1985 drama, Out of Africa!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!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.

    Chuck Russell - The Blob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 84:31 Transcription Available


    Happy Halloween! We've got one more scary movie oozing it's way to you this month! Our friend Chuck Bryan from The Cinematic Flashback Podcast joins Jeff and David to talk about Chuck Russell's 1988 remake of sci-fi classic, The Blob!Don't miss out on the episode happening within this episode! We review the original 1958 version of The Blob, starring Steve McQueen, and compare it to the remake. We also discuss the sequel most people don't know about, and debate some of our other favorite creepy creatures from films like Creepshow and Creepshow 2! Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out our coverage of Scarefest Weekend on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Visit Chuck at The Cinematic Flashback PodcastCheck 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.

    Wes Craven - Deadly Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 74:57 Transcription Available


    Jeff welcomes the return of his "deadly friends," Chuck Bryan of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast and "Slasher Girl" Amanda Janik to discuss Wes Craven's 1981 folk horror thriller Deadly Blessing!Check out our coverage of Scarefest Weekend on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!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.

    Guillermo del Toro - The Devil's Backbone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 72:14 Transcription Available


    Our scary movie coverage continues with Guillermo del Toro's 2001 Spanish language thriller, The Devil's Backbone! Amber shares her love for the director's unique ghost story while attempting to temper Jeff's expectations. 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.

    Diane Keaton - Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 63:33 Transcription Available


    Jeff and Amber take pause to pay tribute to Diane Keaton with an impromptu discussion about their top 10 favorite performances by the legendary actress.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: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 64:10 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 two, 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 two episodes:The HomecomingThe CircleThe SiegeRules of AcquisitionNecessary EvilBlood OathThe MaquisThe WireCrossoverThe Jem'Hadar

    Adam Green - Hatchet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 63:13 Transcription Available


    Scary movie season isn't complete without an over-the-top slasher on the list. This week, Jeff, Garret, and David sharpen their conversation skills with Adam Green's 2006 horror film, Hatchet!This episode features an additional 14 minutes of content that will have Kane Hodder fans talking! 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.

    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.

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