A Film By... Episodes

We're celebrating Black History Month with Carl Franklin's Devil in a Blue Dress , an atmospheric film noir that's equal parts mystery and social commentary. Denzel Washington leads a powerhouse cast in this thriller that cap...

Jeff and Amber are taking aim at tense relationships, the struggles that come with a union job, and one of Richard Pryor's greatest performances in Paul Schrader's directorial debut, Blue Collar ! For exclusive episodes and c...

It's Inauguration Day, so Jeff and Amber are discussing one of their favorite movie presidents in Rob Reiner's political romantic comedy, The American President . Listen as they talk minor controversies behind the scenes, Mic...

Actress and musician Kat Lester joins Jeff and David for a chat about her iconic role as the Lady in Lavender in Don Coscarelli's 1979 horror classic, Phantasm ! Kat shares her favorite stories from the set, her experiences a...

Our 6th season kicks off with current in-demand director Robert Eggers and his 2022 historical Viking epic, The Northman ! Jeff and Amber offer a thrilling, in-depth conversation about the raw portrayal of Viking culture, and...

We're halfway through the 2020s! We asked you to tell us what the best films of the decade are at this point and you did not disappoint! We've taken your lists, compiled the data, and have here what the T op 10 of the 2020s a...

It's Christmas Eve! Before you head home for the holidays, Jeff and Amber are debating dysfunctional families, Christmas, and Denis Leary in Ted Demme's The Ref ! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Pod...

Jeff and David discuss Kevin Kline, substance abuse, and the swinging lifestyle of the 70s in Ang Lee's The Ice Storm . For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial...

It's Friday the 13th! Actress Tiffany Helm joins Jeff and David to discuss her character, Violet, and take us back behind the scenes of Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning ! It's not all dancing and hockey masks, though. ...

Jeff and Andrew are getting into the holiday spirit with Shane Black's snarky fast-talking dialogue, dark humor, and neo-noir story telling of his directorial debut; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ! We want to hear your feedback! Let us...

Jeff and Andrew dive into the strange, directorial debut of George Lucas with their discussion about the dystopian future sci-fi thriller, THX 1138 ! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our P...

Amber welcomes Def Dave back for another classic from 1984. On this episode, they examine the near-future advanced world of robots in every home, Kiss musician-turned villain Gene Simmons' hair, and Tom Selleck's popularity i...

Andrew welcomes Chuck Bryan back to explore the themes of sacrifice, humanity, and internal darkness in Danny Boyle's highly underrated sci-fi journey into space... Sunshine ! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A F...

Jeff and David welcome director Nyle Cavazos Garcia, co-producer David Thomas Newman, and famed actresses Tiffany Helm and Brooke Bundy of the upcoming Christmas horror creature feature Catnip! Join us for a behind-the-scenes...

David and Scott welcome our friend, Def Dave from the Apples & Oranges Podcast to discuss one of 1984's underrated sci-fi horror films, Dreamscape! Check out CATnipmoviecampaign.com for your chance to get involved with the up...

Jeff and David analyze the Hitchcock-inspired suspense, as well as the supernatural elements of Robert Zemeckis' moody, ghostly thriller What Lies Beneath ! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast o...

This week, Jeff and Amber sink their fangs into an unusual vampire tale involving a seductive predator with a taste for bad guys, and a mob boss who lives life to the fullest... after his death. It's John Landis and his dark ...

Today's episode is made possible thanks to one of our Patreon members, James Buckley ! David and Jeff discuss a cult classic starring Kyle MacLachlan tracking down a body-hopping alien parasite that's leaving a path of carnag...

Amber and Jeff offer their thoughts on the unique blend of horror and dark comedy in Mike Nichols' 1994 romantic horror thriller, Wolf . After suffering a bite from a wolf, Jack Nicholson delivers a primal performance as a ma...

Jeff and Andrew are talking football, the sharp wit of Shane Black's writing, and Bruce Willis at the height of his stardom in Tony Scott's underrated comedic action film, The Last Boy Scout ! For exclusive episodes and conte...

Arsenic and Old Lace celebrates its 80th anniversary this week! "The Authority on the Golden Age of Cinema" Robert Burnett returns for an in-depth conversation about Frank Capra's macabre comedy! For exclusive episodes and co...

Today is the 40th anniversary of the G.I. JOE miniseries, The Revenge of Cobra ! We're back with an animated conversation about the new faces, familiar story beats, and fresh action that filled the second 5-part miniseries fr...

In this episode, we dive into Tim Burton's whimsical and emotionally charged film, Big Fish . Jeff and Amber explore the story that is both fantastical and profoundly heartfelt. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Burton...

On this special episode, Jeff heads to trial with James Buckley for a riveting conversation about the tension, legal maneuvering, and powerful storytelling found in our top 5 courtroom movies! Join us as we dissect these film...