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May 1, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Discovery: Mirrors

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap episode five, "Mirrors," of Discovery's final season. For exclu…
April 30, 2024

Peter Hyams - 2010: The Year We Make Contact

Jeff makes contact with Amber and Andrew to explore the themes of human ambition, and extraterrestrial encounters in Peter Hyams' visionary film, "2010: The Year We Make Contact." For exclusive episodes and content, check…
April 26, 2024

1996: Swingers

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! This t…
April 24, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Discovery: Face the Strange

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap episode four, "Face the Strange," of Discovery's final season. …
April 23, 2024

Guy Ritchie - The Man from U.N.C.L.E

Jeff and Andrew enter a world of espionage and intrigue with a discussion about Guy Ritchie's slick spy thriller, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." It's old school cool when Henry Cavill, Alicia Vikander and Armie Hammer team up in …
April 19, 2024

A Film at 45: Mad Max

"They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes!" Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979.…

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The Official Trailer for The Crow Is Here: 5 Reasons To Be Cautiously Optimistic

ARE WE READY FOR ANOTHER CROW TO FLY? In 1994, I went to the theater 13 times to watch Brandon Lee's "Eric Draven" visit retribution on those who had wronged him. I went for the dark visuals and supernatural story. I went for the music, which to th…

A Footloose Sequel?

It's been 40 years since Ren McCormack drove his yellow '72 Volkswagen Beetle into Bomont, Indiana to fight city hall and end the town's ban on public dancing. While a great deal has changed in small-town America over four decades, our love for this…

60 Years of Doctor Who! A Beginner's Guide For Old and New

DOCTOR WHO RECENTLY CELEBRATED IT'S 60th ANNIVERSARY! NEW TO WHO? UNSURE WHERE TO START? HERE IS OUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S MOST SUCCESSFUL SCI-FI SERIES.   November 23rd, 1963. 5:15pm in the afternoon. Here in the United States, the c…

About the Hosts

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Jeff Johnson

Producer | Co-Host

Jeff Johnson is the co-creator, producer, and Co-Host of the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he leads the lively conversations on the limited series "1986," "1976," and the spoiler-free reviews of "Back to the Box Office." Jeff is a worthy opponent at 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, citing his days working for Suncoast Motion Picture Co. as "higher learning." His favorite films of all time include "Casablanca," "Rocky," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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David Burns

Co-Host

David Burns is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he co-hosts our limited "A Film at 45" series, our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun" series, and our "Back to the Box Office" reviews. David has been heavily featured on several other limited series, including "1986" and "1976." David is a professional photographer and filmmaker. While "Harvey" is his all-time favorite film, Steven Spielberg is his favorite director.

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Scott V. Hoffman

Co-Host

Scott Hoffman is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast, and can be heard offering his sharp, often comedic, insight on many of our limited "1986" episodes. He is the Co-Host of our limited "A Film at 45" series, and regularly features on several of other series, including our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun." He is an advocate for imaginative storytelling, with a passion for stage and screen puppetry, comics, and animation. "Back to the Future," "The Iron Giant," and "Hot Fuzz" are among his favorite films. His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Wayne Whited

Featured Talent

Wayne Whited is a member of the A Film By... team. His expertise on Star Trek has been highly beneficial on our Star Trek-themed series "Phasers Set To Stun," which he co-hosts. He is a writer and Executive Producer for Historical Productions Inc. and has an endearing interest in comic conventions; a passion he recently renewed and shares with several team members. Wayne lists "The Black Hole," "E.T.," and "The Empire Strikes Back" among his favorite films, but is quick to remind us that his preference is television. He counts "Star Trek," "Amazing Stories," and "Doctor Who" as personal favorites. Wayne's favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Andrew Blakley

Featured Talent

Andrew Blakley is a member of the A Film By... team, and as our "in-house" expert on 1986 movies, he is prominently featured in our limited "1986" series. He has contributed several episodes on our Patreon, and has several guest spots on other podcasts. As Owner and Roaster of Black Key Coffee, he provides the ideal beverage to enjoy while listening to your favorite podcast. Andrew lists "The Princess Bride," "Jaws," and "Aliens" among his favorite films. His favorite directors are Danny Boyle and Martin McDonagh.

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Brad Koszo

Co-Host

Brad Koszo is the co-creator of the A Film By... Podcast. He was a co-host during our earlier seasons and has been featured many times on our limited "1986" and "1976" series. Brad is a writer, and self-professed expert on the rock band Van Halen. He counts "True Romance," "The Thing," and "Raging Bull" among his favorite films. Martin Scorsese is his all-time favorite director.