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May 2, 2023

James Gunn - Super

Shut up, crime! This week, Jeff and David discuss James Gunn's strange, dark, superhero comedy, Super; starring Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon, and Michael Rooker. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information, and...

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April 25, 2023

A Film at 45 - Lord of the Rings

Come to Middle-earth, a world beyond the furthest reaches of your imagination. Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they travel to the animated …

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April 21, 2023

A Film at 45 - Halloween

The trick was to stay alive. Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they welcome composer, musician, and horror model Chad Cochran to discuss …

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April 18, 2023

Ron Shelton - Cobb

Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it. This week, Jeff and Brad discuss Ron Shelton's dark, biographical baseball drama Cobb; starring Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl, and Lolita Davidovich. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more...

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April 13, 2023

Best of the Bond Girls

"Now pay attention, 007..." From Honey Ryder to Vesper Lynd, the best of the "Bond Girls" has been debated by fans of the franchise for decades. We've called upon several of our favorite Double O's to settle the matter! This …

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April 11, 2023

A Film at 45 - Dawn of the Dead

When there's no more room in HELL the dead will walk the EARTH. Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they take refuge in …

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April 10, 2023

Back to the Box Office: Reviews for Air: Courting A Legend, and The S…

Jeff Johnson and David Burns take flight with Air: Courting A Legend, before leveling up for The Super Mario Bros. Movie for quick, SPOILER-FREE reviews of these holiday weekend releases! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information, and...

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April 4, 2023

Scott Cooper - Out of the Furnace

Sometimes your battles choose you. This week, Jeff and Brad discuss Scott Cooper's dark revenge drama Out of the Furnance, starring Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Woody Harrelson, Willem Dafoe, and Forest Whitaker. Check out...

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March 28, 2023

A Film at 45 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Get some sleep... Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're discussing Philip Kaufman's sci-fi horror remake Invasion of the Body Snatchers, starring...

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March 27, 2023

Back to the Box Office - John Wick: Chapter 4 Review

Jeff Johnson and David Burns seek a meeting with the Hight Table to offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Chad Stahelski's latest blockbuster, John Wick: Chapter 4! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information, and join our patreon for...

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March 24, 2023

A Film at 45 - Piranha

A hideous death lurked unseen in the river... Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're on location at the famous House of Plastik …

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March 21, 2023

Penny Marshall - Awakenings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle. This week, Jeff and Brad discuss Penny Marshall's 1990 Oscar-nominated film, Awakenings; starring Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, and Julie Kavner. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information....

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March 20, 2023

Back to the Box Office: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

Jeff Johnson and David Burns offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and...

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March 14, 2023

A Film at 45 - The Deer Hunter

One of the most important and powerful films of all time! Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're discussing Michael Cimino's influential Vietnam …

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March 10, 2023

Valerie: A Conversation with Stacey Souther

Whatever life gives, you have to fight. Filmmaker Stacey Souther joins us for a special conversation to discuss his 2019 film Valerie; a documentary short about the legendary Valerie Perrine. Join us as we discuss her incredible filmography, from her...

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March 7, 2023

Penelope Spheeris - The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The …

It's more than music...it's a way of life. This week, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast rocks out with Brad and Jeff as they discuss Penelope Spheeris' 1988 rockumentary sequel The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The …

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March 3, 2023

Snubbed by Oscar II: An Academy Awards Bonus Episode

And the Oscar does not go to... The 95th Academy Awards are upon us, so you know Brad has plenty to say on the history of the subject! This year, he invites "1986" series alum Andrew Blakley to the red …

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Feb. 28, 2023

A Film at 45 - The Five Deadly Venoms

Pick your poison! Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're discussing The Five Deadly Venoms; known arguably as one of the greatest martial …

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Feb. 27, 2023

Back to the Box Office: Cocaine Bear Review

Jeff Johnson and David Burns offer up a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of the Elizabeth Banks horror-comedy Cocaine Bear! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information. Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Spike Lee - Inside Man

It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can't judge a crime by it's cover. This week, David Burns from our limited series "A Film at 45" joins Jeff to discuss Spike Lee's 2006 crime mystery Inside Man, starring …

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Feb. 14, 2023

A Film at 45 - The Buddy Holly Story

His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering and stomping your feet. Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're singing praise over …

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Feb. 7, 2023

Julius Onah - Luce

The Truth Has Many Faces. This week, Jeff and Brad discuss Julius Onah's provacative social thriller Luce, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, and Tim Roth. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information. Email us...

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Jan. 31, 2023

A Film at 45 - Jaws 2

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they're taking a bite …

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Jan. 24, 2023

Terry Gilliam - 12 Monkeys

The Future is History. This week, Jeff and Brad are discussing Terry Gilliam's 1995 dystopian, sci-fi thriller 12 Monkeys starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information. Email us at...

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