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A Film By... Episodes

Nov. 24, 2025

Wolfgang Petersen - The Perfect Storm

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 f...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Ryan Coogler - Fruitvale Station

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...

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Nov. 9, 2025

Mike Nichols - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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 th...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Sydney Pollack - Out of Africa

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 th...

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Oct. 31, 2025

Chuck Russell - The Blob

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, ...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Wes Craven - Deadly Blessing

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 Sc...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Guillermo del Toro - The Devil's Backbone

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. F...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Diane Keaton - Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

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 ou...

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Oct. 12, 2025

Adam Green - Hatchet

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 additi...

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Oct. 5, 2025

Francis Lawrence - Constantine

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 ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Tom Holland - Thinner

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 o...

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Sept. 25, 2025

The Road to Scarefest Weekend with Wes Forsythe

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 ...

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Sept. 21, 2025

Guy Ritchie - The Gentlemen

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 !...

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Sept. 19, 2025

Robert Redford: Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

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...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Sam Raimi - The Gift

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 perfor...

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Sept. 7, 2025

Julian Gilbey -A Lonely Place to Die

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 hu...

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Aug. 31, 2025

Howard Deutch - The Replacements

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 ...

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Aug. 24, 2025

Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck - Freaky Tales

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 minut...

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Aug. 17, 2025

The Music of James Horner: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

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 Favorit...

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Aug. 10, 2025

M. Night Shyamalan - The Visit

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 ...

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Aug. 3, 2025

Prince - Under the Cherry Moon

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 Ja...

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July 27, 2025

James Gunn - Super

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 fe...

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July 20, 2025

Michael Mann - Collateral

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 w...

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July 13, 2025

Sidney Lumet - Deathtrap

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 B...

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