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1986 - The Money Pit

Jan. 26, 2021

Welcome to the first episode of our limited series! A Film By... co-host Jeff Johnson believes that the year 1986 stands out as the best year for movies in the 80's. Whether or not he's right, we're kicking things off with The Money...

A Film at 45: Mad Max

April 19, 2024

"They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes!" Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979. We're dusting off the en…

A Film at 45 - Superman with Special Guest Aaron Smolinski

June 6, 2023

You'll believe a man can fly. Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, Superman actor Aaron Smolinski joins David and Scott to share his memories from the set …

A Film at 45 - Superman with Special Guest Aaron Smolinski

Brad Bird - The Iron Giant

Nov. 7, 2023

"You are who you choose to be." Jeff and Scott are joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to discuss what they collectively believe is one of the greatest, most underrated animated films ever, Brad Bird's The Iron Giant; starring th…

David Leitch - Atomic Blonde

May 7, 2024

Jeff welcomes artist John Wright to take a trip to 1989 Berlin on the eve of the Wall coming down to discuss espionage, 80s music, unbelievable action sequences, and the white-hot performance of Charlize Theron. Are you ready for the thrill-a-minute…

Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck - Freaky Tales

Aug. 24, 2025

Jeff and Garret love a good anthology film. This week, they dive into the chaotic madness and freaky fun of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's 2025 comedic action anthology Freaky Tales ! This episode features an additional 15 minut...

Chuck Russell - The Blob

Oct. 31, 2025

Happy Halloween! We've got one more scary movie oozing it's way to you this month! Our friend Chuck Bryan from The Cinematic Flashback Podcast joins Jeff and David to talk about Chuck Russell's 1988 remake of sci-fi classic, ...

Diane Keaton - Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

Oct. 23, 2025

Jeff and Amber take pause to pay tribute to Diane Keaton with an impromptu discussion about their top 10 favorite performances by the legendary actress. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on ou...

Diane Keaton - Our Top 10 Favorite Film Roles

Julian Gilbey -A Lonely Place to Die

Sept. 7, 2025

This episode is made possible, thanks to one of our listeners, James Buckley! By request, Jeff and David discuss the tropes of mountain climbing thrillers and explore the dangers of isolated settings, and the fear of being hu...

Mike Nichols - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Nov. 9, 2025

Before you make plans to invite your friends over or plan that family dinner party, hear what we have to say about Mike Nichols ' 1966 drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in which Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton host th...

Mike Nichols - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S3.E8 Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

Sept. 2, 2025

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the thi...

Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S3.E8 Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S3.E9 Terrarium

Sept. 10, 2025

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the thi...

Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S3.E9 Terrarium

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season Two

Oct. 21, 2025

On Phasers Set To Stun , we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our popular "Starter Treks" mini-series is back with a look at Deep Space Ni...

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season Two

Ryan Coogler - Fruitvale Station

Nov. 17, 2025

With Michael B. Jordan's amazing performance in Sinners still fresh on our mind, we look back at his critically acclaimed performance in Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station . Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Head...

The Music of James Horner: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

Aug. 17, 2025

This week, we celebrate the career of another film composer we absolutely love. Wayne and David join Jeff to discuss the life and music of award-winning film composer James Horner , and offer their picks for our Top 5 Favorit...

The Music of James Horner: Our Top 5 Favorite Scores

11 Football Movies That Belong in the Huddle

Sept. 7, 2023

HUT, HUT... HIKE! WE'RE SHARING OUR PLAYBOOK ON MUST-WATCH FOOTBALL FILMS Week one of the NFL season is here at last! As a football fanatic, you'll be busy every Thursday night, Monday night, and all day Sunday for the next several months. As for …

11 Football Movies That Belong in the Huddle

A Footloose Sequel?

Feb. 18, 2024

It's been 40 years since Ren McCormack drove his yellow '72 Volkswagen Beetle into Bomont, Indiana to fight city hall and end the town's ban on public dancing. While a great deal has changed in small-town America over four decades, our love for this…

Frankenstein (2025) Review: Spoiler-Free

Nov. 19, 2025

GUILLERMO DEL TORO GIVES NEW LIFE TO A CLASSIC TALE OF MAN AND MONSTER. Review by Angela D. Norris There are few well-known artistic persons in modern times that I fully entrust reimagining a beloved classic: Guillermo del Toro is one of those rar…

Frankenstein (2025) Review: Spoiler-Free

Harry Potter To Be the Next Wolverine?

Sept. 1, 2023

FROM WIZARD TO MUTANT: Daniel Radcliffe rumored to play Wolverine? Who is Wolverine? Anyone with comic book street cred would answer James "Logan" Howlett, but for the past 23 years, most of us would say the name Hugh Jackman. With James Mangold's…

Star Trek Novel Reviews: Star Trek: The Motion Picture - A Novel | Web of the Romulans

Nov. 26, 2025

OUR PHASERS SET TO STUN CREW HAS SOME READING SUGGESTIONS FOR WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM THE BRIDGE Over the last fifty years, Star Trek has brought us hundreds of novels and novellas,representing one of the largest and most enduring tie-in fict…

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