A Film By... Episodes

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 th...

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 sev...

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 F...

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'...

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...

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 c...

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 th...

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 creep...

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 a...

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 r...

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.

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 ...

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 que...

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 ca...

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 ...

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-da...

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.

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 favorit...

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...

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 ...

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.c...

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, comm...

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.

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 Moon 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...