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April 11, 2024

Patreon Sneak Preview - At Close Range

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 …

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April 10, 2024

Phasers Set to Stun: recapping Discovery: Red Directive and Under the…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap the first two episodes, "Red Directive," and "Under the Twin Moons," of Discovery's …

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April 9, 2024

Alex Garland - Men

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...

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April 5, 2024

A Film At 45: A Force of One

"Call it anything you want, but whoever did this is as good as dead." Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979. We're dusting off the end of a …

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April 3, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch …

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April 2, 2024

Martin McDonagh - Seven Psychopaths

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...

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March 29, 2024

1996: The Craft

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 …

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March 27, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch …

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March 26, 2024

Talking Horror With Filmmaker Cindy Sanabria

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...

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March 19, 2024

Amy Heckerling - Johnny Dangerously

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...

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March 15, 2024

A Film at 45: The China Syndrome

"We had an event happen. We had...an accident." Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979. We're dusting off the end of a decade that changed cinema forever, with …

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March 13, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch …

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March 12, 2024

Greta Gerwig - Lady Bird

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...

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March 8, 2024

1996: Mary Reilly

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 …

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March 5, 2024

Lynne Ramsay - You Were Never Really Here

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...

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March 1, 2024

A Film at 45: Norma Rae

"Forget it! I'm stayin' right where I am. It's gonna take you and the police department and the fire department and the National Guard to get me outta here!" Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate …

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Feb. 28, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch …

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Feb. 27, 2024

Ernest Dickerson - Juice

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,...

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Feb. 23, 2024

1996: The Nutty Professor

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 …

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Feb. 20, 2024

F. Gary Gray - Law Abiding Citizen

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...

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Feb. 16, 2024

A Film at 45: Rock 'n' Roll High School

"Things sure have changed since we got kicked out of high school!" Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979. We're dusting off the end of a decade that …

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Feb. 15, 2024

Back to Box Office - Madame Web Review

Enjoy our quick, SPOILER-FREE review of "Madame Web." Are you a fan of the film? Let us know! For exclusive episodes and content, check out https://www.patreon.com/afilmbypodcast with a FREE 7-day trial! Check out https://www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for...

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Feb. 14, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch …

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Feb. 13, 2024

Lee Daniels: The Paperboy

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...

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