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    A Film By...

    A Film By... is a podcast created and hosted by Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson. Together, they wax intellectual about Hollywood's biggest film directors, their underrated movies, and the things we love about them.
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    Episodes (255)

    Kathryn Bigelow - Near Dark

    Kathryn Bigelow - Near Dark
    To acknowledge Near Dark's anniversary this week, Brad and Jeff discuss director Kathryn Bigelow's impressive career, the late, great Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen's super creepy preparation to play a vampire, and whether or not Tangerine Dream can do a solid film score!

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    Brian De Palma - Body Double

    Brian De Palma - Body Double
    A seduction. A mystery. A murder.

    Jeff and Scott take a peek at Brian De Palma's prolific career, with a close look at his underrated, voyeuristic thriller, Body Double; starring Melanie Griffith, Craig Wasson, and Gregg Henry.

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    1976 - The Bad News Bears

    1976 - The Bad News Bears
    "First base, second base, third base, home! Around them bases we shall roam!"

    We continue the underdog theme this week with a bonus episode, right in time for Major League Baseball's playoffs! Coach Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast joins Jeff on our limited "1976" series to talk about The Bad News Bears!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Something Borrowed, Something Green

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping Something Borrowed, Something Green
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 4: "Something Borrowed, Something Green"

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    1976 - Rocky

    1976 - Rocky
    "Cut me, Mick."

    Warner Bros. Animation Director Andy Thom returns to go the distance on our limited "1976" series to discuss Jeff's all-time favorite film, Rocky!

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping In the Cradle of Vexilon

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: recapping In the Cradle of Vexilon
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    Beam aboard for a recap of Season 4, Episode 3: "In the Cradle of Vexilon."

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    enSeptember 20, 2023

    Kenneth Branagh - Sleuth

    Kenneth Branagh - Sleuth
    Obey the rules.

    Amber Lewis of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast is back to talk with Jeff about one of her favorite actor/directors, Kenneth Branagh. But will she recommend his 2007 thriller, Sleuth, starring Sir Michael Caine and Jude Law?

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    Drawn Into Lower Decks: Recapping Twovix, and I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Flee

    Drawn Into Lower Decks: Recapping Twovix, and I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Flee
    Ready for an animated discussion? Join us as we get drawn into Lower Decks with Ensigns Scott Hoffman, and Wayne Whited! Each week, they talk about all the Easter eggs, hilarious scenes, and pip-worthy moments.

    This week's super-sized episode recaps Twovix and I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Flee.

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    G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero - The M.A.S.S. Device

    G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero - The M.A.S.S. Device
    Today is the 40th anniversary of the first G.I. JOE miniseries, The M.A.S.S. Device, so fall in and get ready for a nostalgia-heavy look back on the one of the greatest cartoons ever made. Yo Joe!

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    1976 - Silent Movie

    1976 - Silent Movie
    "... Non!"

    It's a bonus episode! Following our Mel Brooks episode earlier this week, Scott Hoffman returns to mime his way through the high-concept Mel Brooks film Silent Movie; starring Mel is first leading role!


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    Mel Brooks - High Anxiety

    Mel Brooks - High Anxiety
    The Master of Comedy takes on the Master of Suspense!


    Mel Brooks paying tribute to Alfred Hitchcock? Amber Lewis of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast joins Jeff to discuss High Anxiety; starring Mel Brooks, Madeline Khan, Cloris Leachman, and Harvey Korman!

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    Harold Becker - Malice

    Harold Becker - Malice
    Her doctor wasn't playing God. He thought he was God.

    We conclude our look at early 90s thrillers this month with Harold Becker's Malice; starring Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman, and Bill Pullman.
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    1976 - Assault on Precinct 13

    1976 - Assault on Precinct 13
    "Got a smoke?"

    We welcome Warner Bros. Animation Director Andy Thom to our limited "1976" series to discuss his favorite director John Carpenter, and the shocking exploitation thriller, Assault on Precinct 13!

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    80s Movies - Which Year Was the Best?

    80s Movies - Which Year Was the Best?
    80s movies. From the big screen to the boom of home video rentals, it was a decade filled with some of the biggest and best movies. But which year was the best?

    Following the fun of our Best of the Bond Girls episode, Jeff Johnson joins Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, and fantasy author David Wright to debate the years 1981, 1984, 1986, and 1989! Which year will prevail as the best for movies in the 80s? John Reid of the 30Something Movie Podcast is on hand to hear the arguements and deliver his ruling!

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    Blue Beetle Review

    Blue Beetle Review
    He's a superhero, whether he likes it or not! We've got your quick, SPOILER-FREE review of DC's newest hero, Blue Beetle ready. Hear Jeff's reaction, before you choose to see it, stream it, or skip it.

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    Strange New Wednesdays - Hegemony

    Strange New Wednesdays - Hegemony
    "Break glass in case of Gorn."

    Welcome to Strange New Wednesdays! David, Wayne, and Scott are reporting from the bridge of the Enterprise to discuss episodes of Strange New Worlds every Wednesday! Join them for a recap of the season finale, Hegemony, their favorite moments from this season, and their thoughts on what's coming next season!

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    John Schlesinger - Pacific Heights

    John Schlesinger - Pacific Heights
    Where terror lives.

    The host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Dayton Johnson, stops by to discuss John Schlesinger's 1990 thriller Pacific Heights; starring Michael Keaton, Melanie Griffith, and Matthew Modine.

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    The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review

    The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review
    Jeff and Dave discover evil on board when they review the Captain's log for a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of The Last Voyage of the Demeter!

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    1976 - All the President's Men

    1976 - All the President's Men
    "Woodward, Bernstein, you're both on the story now."

    It's a bonus episode for our limited series "1976!" Brad Koszo and Scott Hoffman, our very own Woodward and Bernstein take a look at another Dustin Hoffman film, All the President's Men.

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    Strange New Wednesdays - Subspace Rhapsody

    Strange New Wednesdays - Subspace Rhapsody
    "All systems stable. But why are we singing?"

    Welcome to Strange New Wednesdays! David, Wayne, and Scott are reporting from the bridge of the Enterprise to discuss episodes of Strange New Worlds every Wednesday! Join them for a recap of Subspace Rhapsody!

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    A Film By...
    enAugust 09, 2023