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July 27, 2024

A Film At 45: Apocalypse Now

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning!" 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 a fresh look at modern classics...

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July 23, 2024

Jeff Bleckner - White Water Summer

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 packed with tense action! For...

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July 19, 2024

1996: Twister

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! Jeff is joined by Jason Colvin of...

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July 17, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Trekxpectations

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 talk about the various Star Trek projects currently rumored, or in production for the big screen...

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July 16, 2024

Kevin Costner - Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1

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...

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July 9, 2024

Richard Donner - Ladyhawke

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 fantasy film "Ladyhawke." ...

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July 4, 2024

1996: Independence Day

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! Jeff is joined by Jason Colvin of...

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July 3, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: …

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 fondly discuss the documentary "What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."...

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July 2, 2024

Joe Johnston - The Rocketeer

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 with "The Rocketeer!" For...

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June 28, 2024

A Film at 45: Moonraker

"Look after Mr. Bond. See that some harm comes to him." 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 a fresh look at modern...

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June 25, 2024

John G Avildsen - 8 Seconds

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? For exclusive episodes...

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June 18, 2024

Jonathan Lynn - Greedy

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 their ederly Uncle Joe to...

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June 14, 2024

A Film at 45: Rocky II

"Yo Adrian! I did it!" 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 a fresh look at modern classics and hidden gems that we...

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June 11, 2024

Alexander Payne - Election

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 out A Film By... Podcast...

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June 7, 2024

1996: Mission:Impossible

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! Dayton Johnson is the host of the...

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June 5, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Discovery: Life Itself

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 series finale of Discovery with episode ten, "Life Itself." For exclusive episodes and...

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June 4, 2024

Stephen Herek - Rock Star

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 Herek's "Rock Star!" For...

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May 31, 2024

A Film at 45: Alien

"In Space, no one can hear you scream." 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 a fresh look at modern classics and...

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May 29, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Discovery: Lagrange Point

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 episode nine, "Lagrange Point," of Discovery's final season. For exclusive episodes and...

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May 28, 2024

George Miller - The Witches of Eastwick

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 producer Jon Peters...

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May 26, 2024

1996 - Romeo + Juliet

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! Jeff and Amber discuss the poetry...

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May 22, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Discovery: Labyrinths

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 episode eight, "Labyrinths," of Discovery's final season. For exclusive episodes and...

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May 21, 2024

John Milius - Big Wednesday

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...

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May 18, 2024

A Film at 45: Meatballs

"It just doesn't matter! It just doesn't matter! It just doesn't matter!" 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 a...

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