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"So, is this the best movie of 1986?" Our limited series "1986" has come to an end! Everyone is in the studio to recap the series and once and for all, make their picks for best and worst! Join us for surprises, memories, a betrayal, and some fun...

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" We're back with "Stand By Me" to close out our limited "1986" series. We discuss the amazing performances, share our funny encounter with Richard Dreyfuss,...

It can debated that Rian Johnson's filmography is divisive among critics and fans. His talent, on the other hand, cannot be. From his impressive 2005 directorial debut, "Brick," to his just-released "Knives Out" follow-up, "The Glass Onion: A Knives...

"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned" On this episode of our limited series "1986," we welcome a friend of the show "Def Dave" to join us in the pool hall to discuss "The Color of Money." We run the table on this long-awaited follow up to...

James Cameron is the most innovative filmmakers of our time. From "The Terminator" to "Avatar," he has been responsible for some of the biggest blockbusters over the past few decades. How did he get his start? While it's not surprising it was a film...

Lucky Day! Ned Nederlander! Dusty Bottoms! Together, they are... the Three Amigos! Our Special Correspondent Jennalynn Koszo returns to discuss one of her favorite films on our limited series "1986." We discuss the casting changes, the music, the...

It's that time of year again, when we pile onto the couch for those wonderful Christmas films that warm you up; classics like "The Night the Reindeer Died" with Lee Majors! Okay, so maybe we can't (or shouldn't want to) watch that one, but we've...

Cameron Crowe's movies tend to include great characters and great music. From "Say Anything" to "Almost Famous," we identity with these characters because we are them. In his 1992 romantic comedy "Singles," he examines the lives of a group of...

"You can't make me quit, EVER!" Dayton Johnson, from the Docking Bay 77 podcast, is back in the huddle for our limited series "1986" to discuss the coming-of-age dramedy "Lucas." We talk Haim, the feature film debuts of several stars, and build...

Jeff Johnson and David Burns offer a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." www.afilmbypodcast.com afilmbypodcast@gmail.com @afilmbypodcast on Facebook and Twitter

In just a few short years, Ryan Coogler has reinvigorated the "Rocky" franchise with the compelling story of Adonis Creed in "Creed," and taken us to the advanced civilization of Wakanda to introduce "Black Panther" to the MCU. It is his directorial...

"Who will rule the future?" That's what we plan to find out as our limited "1986" series meets up with Tessa and Nicole from the Doom Generation Podcast to talk about "Solarbabies!" What is Bohdai? Where did all these orphans come from, and why...

We're back with one last bonus episode this month, on location at the amazing House of Plastik Toys and Collectibles store! Our limited "1986" series welcomes Jerome to discuss the goo and the gore of "From Beyond!" Our love for Scream Queen...

He took us to Middle Earth. He made it possible for King Kong to roar on the silver screen once more. Before that, Peter Jackson gave us a glimpse of the other side with his supernatural horror comedy "The Frighteners." www.afilmbypodcast.com...

Apartment for rent. Inquire within... Our limited "1986" series is back with a bonus episode to discuss Harry Potter! Wait. What? No, not THAT Harry Potter, but the Harry Potter of the creature feature "Troll!" We find a few redeeming qualities...

His fans won't let him die. He won't let them live! Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast joins our limited series "1986" for the hard rock horror film "Trick or Treat!" We're talking Reverend Ozzy, DJ Gene Simmons, subliminal messages on...

After a decade of silence... The buzzz is back! Our limited series "1986" is back with a bonus episode to discuss our love for the misunderstood Tobe Hooper sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2." Are Chop-Top and the Hitchhiker the same person?...

"Do you read Sutter Cane?" In 1995, Director John Carpenter delivered the third in what he calls his "apocalypse trilogy" with his supernatural horror mystery "In the Mouth of Madness" We delve into the intended similarities between H.P....

Zombies, exploding heads, creepy-crawlies...and a date for the formal. This is classic. Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast returns to our limited series, "1986," to join Jeff for a fun conversation about "Night of the...

We're kicking off the scary movie season with an episode that won't cost you an arm and a leg! Our limited series, "1986," is back with "Chopping Mall!" Jeff, Dave, and Scott head to the Galleria Shopping Mall to discuss this classic slasher. Get...

Big budgets. Explosions. Fast cuts. Chances are, you're watching a Michael Bay film. Join us for a look at one of his better films; the based-on-a-true-story crime comedy "Pain & Gain." Bay delves into the Sun Gym Gang's crazy story with his...

"Now it's dark." Our limited series, "1986," is back and we're joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast to discuss the strangest, most controversial film of 1986, David Lynch's "Blue Velvet." Jeff and Dayton do their best to...

With his recent passing, we take a look at the impressive filmography of Wolfgang Petersen and discuss the auteur's knack for delivering hits. Whether it's historical military fare like "Das Boot" and "Troy" or dramatic action like "In the Line of...

We conclude our special "Worst Week Ever" with a bonus episode today! Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast returns once again to our limited series, "1986", to discuss one of the worst films of the year; Prince's "Under the Cherry...