A Film By... Episodes

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. Grab your board and get set for "Big Wednesday!" 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 afilmbypo...

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 acclaimed films. Load your Barettas and take aim with us at "Hard Boiled!" 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. ...

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 time, Jeff follows Robert Burnett into the African jungles to track down the Mystic Skulls, and help the Ghost Who Walks slam evil as we share the legend of "The Phantom!" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check o...

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 for the thrill-a-minute Cold War era action of "Atomic Blonde?" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Take a look at the stunning art of John Wright at JW Art Studios! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more in...

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 A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

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 time, Jeff looks great, and Andy Frye is looking money, you know? Like the bomb! This episode is all about the dating scene in '96, swing music's comeback, and the beautiful babies. Cocktails first. Questions later. Don't wait six days. Listen to our talk about "Swingers" now!...

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 this humorous action-packed adaptation of the Cold War television series! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your q...

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 conversation from 2021! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on X Twit...

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" episodes on our Patreon. With "At Close Range," we've now covered 76 movies from 1986! For those of you missing our most popular limited series, here's a sneak preview from our latest Patreon episode! To hear the entire episode, and all the other exclusive episodes available to o...

Excited for Alex Garland's new film, "Civil War," Jeff and Dave take time to discuss the themes, mind-bending storytelling, and absolute horror of his 2022 folk horror film, "Men." For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

If razor-sharp dialogue, twisted humor, and eccentric characters are your thing, then join Jeff and Andrew for an enlightening look at Martin McDonagh's "Seven Psychopaths!" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

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! Ready for a supernatural conversation? Amber Lewis and Amanda Janik discuss the dark side of high school life, teenage angst, betrayal, and the power and perils of friendship in "The Craft." Welcome to the coven! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon...

Filmmaker Cindy Sanabria joins us for a conversation about the beauty of the horror genre. We chat about the female-directed horror anthology film "XX," and Cindy shares her thoughts on independent filmmaking, practical F/X, and the importance of diversity within the horror community. She also offers some exclusive information about her films "Sam's Web," and her upcoming holiday horror film, "Merciless Christmas!" Find out how you can be a part of "Merciless Christmas" at Merciless Christmas O...

Amy Heckerling's underrated gangster parody "Johnny Dangerously" is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Jeff and Brad discuss the laughs, the clever use of profanity, and why seeing Michael Keaton in a tux made him destined to play Bruce Wayne one day. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Fin...

From its authentic portrayal of adolescence to its poignant exploration of the mother-daughter dynamic, Jeff and Amber explore Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age film "Lady Bird." Saoirse Ronan delivers a standout performance as the titular character navigating the challenges of high school and family dynamics. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the nuances and brilliance of Greta Gerwig's directorial debut. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7...

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! Amber Lewis joins Jeff to discuss 90s culture (1890s, that is), Victorian fashions, and Julia Roberts' flirtation with John Malkovich's alter egos of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in "Mary Reilly." For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day ...

Jeff welcomes Mary Kay Holmes from the Share A Sandwich Podcast to explore the complexities of trauma, violence, and redemptive behaviors in Lynne Ramsay's psychological thriller, "You Were Never Really Here." Joaquin Phoenix delivers a haunting performance as a traumatized mercenary on a mission to rescue a young girl in a gripping film that you don't want to miss. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/...

Welcome to another riveting episode of A Film By... Podcast! Jeff and David are exploring the gritty and intense narrative of four friends navigating the dangerous streets of Harlem in Ernest Dickerson's 1992 directorial debut, "Juice." Dickerson, known for his exceptional cinematography and collaborations with Spike Lee, brings forth a gripping tale of power, friendship, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of respect and control. Join us as we discuss who has the 'juice.' For e...

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! Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast joins Jeff to discuss weight loss fads, 90s culture, and Eddie Murphy's come back in "The Nutty Professor!" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmb...

In today's episode, Jeff and Andrew explore F. Gary Gray's gripping thriller, "Law Abiding Citizen." Gray's intense narrative follows Clyde Shelton, brilliantly portrayed by Gerard Butler, seeking justice outside the confines of the legal system in a cat-and-mouse game with DA Nick Rice, portrayed by the electrifying Jamie Foxx. The thought-provoking themes, moral ambiguity of the characters, and suspenseful twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats are discussed. Get ready for an in...

Following the critical success of his film, "Precious," director Lee Daniels took us to the sultry, seedy locale of small-town Florida in the late 60s with "The Paperboy." Jeff and Amber engage in a divisive conversation about the complexities and controversies that make this crime thriller a provacative film! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.c...

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! Author Andy Frye joins Jeff to discuss environmental satire, 90s culture, and slapstick comedy. Are you ready to get locked in with Pauly Shore inside the "Bio-Dome?" For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www.afi...

Step into the shadows with Jeff and Scott as they embark on a journey down the dark alleyways of the Hughes Brothers' 2001 period crime thriller "From Hell." Adapted from Alan Moore's graphic novel, the film weaves a murder-filled mystery through Victorian-era London, as Johnny Depp's Inspector Abberline works to unravel the identity of Jack the Ripper before he takes his next victim. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out www....

In today's episode, Jeff and Amber explore the lively exploits of two unlikely friends working at the New York City Morgue in Ron Howard's hilarious directorial debut "Night Shift." Henry Winkler and Shelly Long join Michael Keaton in his breakout comedic role, as they discreetly operate a brothel inside the morgue. The at-times raunchy comedy is not without heart, as Ron Howard delivers on the charm and allows us to fall for the principal cast. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A F...