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Sept. 11, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek First Contact Concluded

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this episode, our crew continues their discussion of Star Trek First Contact ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

GI JOE: A Real American Hero - The Revenge of Cobra

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...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek First Contact

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this episode, our crew welcomes Star Trek historian Chuck Bryan to the bridge...

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Sept. 2, 2024

Tim Burton - Big Fish

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...

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Aug. 29, 2024

A Film at 45: Escape From Alcatraz

"No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz. And no one ever will!" 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...

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Aug. 26, 2024

Top 5 Courtroom Movies

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...

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Aug. 22, 2024

The Crow 2024 Review

Jeff heads to the theater to determine whether or not Bill Skarsgard and FKA twigs can put the wrong things right in Rupert Sanders' retelling of "The Crow" with a quick, SPOILER-FREE review! For exclusive episodes and conten...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Fede Alvarez - The Girl in the Spider's Web

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...

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Aug. 15, 2024

1996: The Rock

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...

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Aug. 12, 2024

M. Night Shyamalan - Split

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...

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Aug. 8, 2024

A Film at 45: Life of Brian

"He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy! Now, piss off!" 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...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek Generations

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this episode, we welcome Picard the Next Generation crew to the big screen wi...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Robert Altman - The Player

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...

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July 29, 2024

Patreon Sneak Peek - 1986: The Delta Force

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......

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July 26, 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 22, 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 packe...

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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...

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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 prod...

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July 15, 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 on our Patr...

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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 fant...

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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...

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July 2, 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 St...

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July 1, 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 ...

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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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