A Film By... Episodes

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...

In the latest episode of A Film By..., Jeff and Amber dive into the dark, action-packed world of Fede Alvarez's 2018 thriller, The Girl in the Spider's Web. They explore the film's intense atmosphere, the portrayal of the ico...

With some time to spare before they head to the theater to see "Trap," Jeff and David dive into M. Night Shyamalan's twisted tale about a young woman held prisoner by one man, and his 24 personalities. It's a tense conversati...

By listener request, Jeff and Amber debate the merit of Robert Altman's work with a nuanced conversation about celebrity cameos, tracking shots, and what may be cinema's worst directed sex scene. Join us for "The Player!" For...

If you enjoyed our limited "1986" series, this episode is for you! This week, we hijacked our Patreon to bring you the Chuck Norris action classic, "The Delta Force!" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By......

When most of the A Film By... team go on vacation at the same time, Jeff and Dave scan Tubi for a hidden gem. What they find is a little known Kevin Bacon film from 1987! "White Water Summer" is a coming-of-age thriller packe...

Jeff and Dave take a SPOILER-FREE journey out west to discuss Kevin Costner's underrated 2024 western epic, "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1." For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patr...

Jeff and Amber travel the roads to Aquila, discussing swords, evil curses, and true love, plus Wayne Whited returns for another brief "score session" in this episode covering a film by Richard Donner; his 1985 underrated fant...

Jeff and Scott look to the L.A. skies to catch sight of 1938's jetpack-wearing hero out to stop evil, in Joe Johnston's pulp action adventure classic; starring Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, and Timothy Dalton. Let's fly ...

Jeff and Andrew are heading to the rodeo for a look at life on the road, and what it takes to bring home the PRCA World Championship in John G. Avildsen's underrated bull riding drama, "8 Seconds." Are you ready to cowboy up?...

How far would you humilate yourself for $25 million dollars? Jeff and Amber discuss the wildly funny antics of a devious family that includes Michael J. Fox, Phil Hartman, Colleen Camp, and many more, as they wait around for ...

School is out for the summer, but Amber and Jeff are heading back to class to discuss morals, ethics, and what it takes to when the class presidency in Alexander Payne's "Election!" For exclusive episodes and content, check o...

Steel Dragon's "Livin' the Life" tour is the hottest metal act out there. Jeff has an extra ticket and he's inviting Dayton Johnson from the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to the show. Get ready to stand up and shout for Stephen Here...

Jeff and Amber conjure up a fun conversation about George Miller's wickedly supernatural comedy "The Witches of Eastwick!" Find out about Miller's feud with the studio, Amber's feelings for Jack, and the one absurd idea that ...

Jeff and David hit the beach to discuss the surf culture of the 1960s and 70s, the importance of friendship, and the allure of the ocean in John Milius' coming-of-age cult classic about three friends growing up in California....

This special episode has been hand-picked by one of you! Patreon member James Buckley was given the opportunity to choose the episode he'd like to hear, which is why Jeff and Andy are talking about one of John Woo's most accl...

Jeff welcomes artist John Wright to take a trip to 1989 Berlin on the eve of the Wall coming down to discuss espionage, 80s music, unbelievable action sequences, and the white-hot performance of Charlize Theron. Are you ready...

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 out...

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 t...

Zack Snyder has recently discussed his desire to "fix" his 2011 action fantasy "Sucker Punch" claiming that he didn't finish it correctly, despite a director's cut being released. This week, we're taking a look back at our co...

When we finished our limited "1986" series that covered 66 movies from the best cinematic year of the 80s, one listener pointed out that we should have done 86 for "1986!" We agreed, and so began the run of "lost '86" episode...