Podcast

A Film By...

Film Interviews, Film Reviews, TV & Film

A Film By... is a podcast co-created and hosted byJeff Johnson and his team. Together, they wax intellectual about Hollywood's biggest film directors, their underrated movies, and the things we love about them.

Episodes
538
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
52 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

538 episodes, newest first

  1. V for Vendetta | A Film By James McTeigue

    Season 7, Episode 43

    Show notes

    Bill Bant of the All '80s Movies Podcast helps Jeff and David remember, remember the 5th of November as they unmask the 20th anniversary of James McTeigue's very relevant dystopian thriller V for Vendetta!

    This episode is available AD-FREE with an incredible 40 extra minutes of content on our Patreon now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    1 hr 9 min
  2. A Script By: Bill Lancaster - The Thing

    Season 7

    Show notes

    Before it was a film, it was a script.

    Brad Koszo dives deep into some of Hollywood's most celebrated screenplays to analyze their structure, themes, and page-to-film journey. Get ready for a look at the writers behind the words as he explore their process, what influenced them, and how they inspired some of the iconic cinema we enjoy today.

    Things take a terrifying turn this month when Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast returns to help Brad figure out who's who. How about you just hit play to learn about Bill Lancaster's brilliant script for The Thing... wait here for a little while... see what happens?

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    1 hr
  3. My Bloody Valentine: Helene Udy Takes Us Into the Mines 45 Years Later

    Season 7, Episode 42

    Show notes

    We've got one last treat for you this Halloween! Helene Udy, star of My Bloody Valentine, is with us today to celebrate the 45th anniversary of this classic slasher!

    This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    1 hr 4 min
  4. Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | Balance of Terror

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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!

    Chuck Bryan of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast beams aboard to join Wayne on the bridge for a spotlight episode. Our celebration of Star Trek's 60th anniversary continues with Balance of Terror!

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    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Hop into the Wayback Machine with Chuck and Matt on the Cinematic Flashback Podcast!

    Write to us at A Film By... Podcast with your questions, and comments about the show. You can find our full library of content, access to our social media, and links to all of your favorite streaming platforms!

    1 hr
  5. Let's Get Behind the Mask with Leslie Vernon | Nathan Baesel Interview

    Season 7, Episode 41

    Show notes

    Jeff welcomes Nathan Baesel, star of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon to the show to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Nathan shares stories from the set, speaks about his iconic horror costars, and let's us know what's next for his popular character, Leslie Vernon!

    Be sure to comment on this episode to let us know what Nathan Baesel's favorite scary movie is for your chance to win one of the three exclusive prizes!

    This episode is available AD-FREE as a video on our Patreon now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    1 hr 7 min
  6. Steve Beck - 13 Ghosts

    Season 7, Episode 40

    Show notes

    Jeff and David are having a hauntingly good time this week as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Steve Beck's 2001 supernatural thriller, 13 Ghosts! Does the remake surpass the 1960 film?

    This episode is available AD-FREE with an additional 30 minutes on our Patreon right now! We'll dive into what makes the original movie so fun to watch, and offer up our choices for the best horror movie remakes! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    Go to Scarefest Weekend to get your tickets now!

    1 hr 16 min
  7. Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The Menagerie | The Conscience of the King

    Show notes

    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!

    Scott and Wayne continue celebrating the 60th anniversary of Star Trek with their exploration of the only two-part episode in the original series, The Menagerie, followed by The Conscience of the King!

    Watch us on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    31 min
  8. David Cronenberg - Videodrome

    Season 7, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Jeff and Brad descend into the disturbing subgenre of 'body horror' with a discussion about the terrors of technology, television, and hallucination. It's David Cronenberg's cult classic, Videodrome!

    This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new series Previously On... is exclusively available over on YouTube to cover your favorite TV shows, and ours!

    Connect with us on social media and our website!

    Go to Scarefest Weekend to get your tickets now!

    44 min
  9. The Shape Returns: Halloween II and Scarefest Weekend

    Season 7, Episode 38

    Show notes

    Scarefest Weekend is almost here!

    Jeff and David are thrilled to welcome back Wes Forsythe to the show! Wes joins us to talk all things Scarefest Weekend 18, from the excitement, and atmosphere, to the unforgettable moments that make this annual horror celebration such a must-attend event!

    We also carve out plenty of time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Halloween II, taking a look back at the film’s legacy, its place in the Halloween franchise, and why Michael Myers continues to be one of horror’s most iconic figures. It’s a packed episode for horror fans you won’t want to miss!

    This episode is available AD-FREE and in video format on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new series Previously On... is exclusively available over on YouTube to cover your favorite TV shows, and ours!

    Connect with us on social media and our website!

    Go to Scarefest Weekend to get your tickets now!

    1 hr 20 min
  10. A Script By: Christopher McQuarrie - The Usual Suspects

    Season 7

    Show notes

    Before it was a film, it was a script.

    Brad Koszo dives deep into some of Hollywood's most celebrated screenplays to analyze their structure, themes, and page-to-film journey. Get ready for a look at the writers behind the words as he explore their process, what influenced them, and how they inspired some of the iconic cinema we enjoy today.

    This month, Brad and Angela unravel the words of Christopher McQuarrie's brilliant Academy Award-winning script that introduced us to Keyser Soze and The Usual Suspects!

    Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    1 hr 3 min
  11. Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E10 | Tomorrow's Enterprise

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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 fearless crew is spending one more shift on Captain Pike's bridge to explore the season 4 finale of Strange New Worlds. Wayne, David, and Scott weigh in on the episode's strength as a finale, reminisce about Nichelle Nichols' Uhura, and ponder what's in store for season 5! Join us for a discussion about episode 10, Tomorrow's Enterprise!

    Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    43 min
  12. Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E9 | Once La'an a Time

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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!

    Wayne and David discuss dragons, dopplegangers, and La'an's journey of self-discovery on this episode from the 4th season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis on the 9th episode, Once La'an a Time! Join us as we beam back down to the Elysian Kingdom!

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    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    28 min
  13. Neil Burger - The Illusionist

    Season 7, Episode 37

    Show notes

    Mystery, Magic & Nolan!

    Jeff and Amber continue conjuring conversation about mystery, magic, and period settings with a look at Neil Burger's 2006 film, The Illusionist! Is it better than Christopher Nolan's The Prestige? Nothing is as it seems!

    This episode is available AD-FREE with an additional 12 minutes on our Patreon right now! We dig a little deeper into what motivates the incredible characters played by Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, and Paul Giamatti. And Amber tells us who really should have won the Oscars at the 79th Academy Awards! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    44 min
  14. Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E8 | Orders of Magnitude

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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!

    Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis on the 8th episode, Orders of Magnitude! What is it with these Admirals?

    Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    36 min
  15. Christopher Nolan - The Prestige

    Season 7, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Mystery, Magic & Nolan!

    Jeff and Amber are watching closely as they unveil the tricks behind Christopher Nolan's 2006 mysterious period film about rival magicians who take their obsession and rivalry too far. You've heard the pledge, and seen the turn. Get ready for The Prestige!

    This episode is available AD-FREE with an additional 23 minutes on our Patreon right now! Hear our recommendations for Christopher Nolan double features, how we really feel about Mark Ruffalo, and see if you can decipher our challenge to win a very exclusive prize!
    Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    1 hr 1 min
  16. Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E7 | Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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!

    Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis on the 7th episode, Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass! Are you ready for soap opera Trek?

    Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    27 min
  17. Christopher Nolan - Memento

    Season 7, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Mystery, Magic & Nolan!

    Jeff and Scott dive deep into Christopher Nolan's highly stylized, mind-bending 2001 film Memento! Unraveling this neo-noir thriller asks questions. Is Leonard the victim, or the villain? What really happened? How do we feel about the story's resolution? For those of you that have seen and enjoy this mystery, we hope you'll enjoy this special episode. For those of you that haven't seen this one? ... buckle up!

    This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    57 min
  18. Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E6 - Off Hour

    Season 7

    Show notes

    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!

    Wow! It's our 100th Phasers Set To Stun episode! Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis of the sixth episode, Off Hour! Mind your fingers!

    Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

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    Wayne's Star Trek book reviews can be found here!

    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    39 min
  19. Christopher Nolan - The Odyssey Conversation

    Season 7, Episode 34

    Show notes

    Mystery, Magic & Nolan!

    Amber speaks candidly with Jeff about Christopher Nolan and his recent success at the box office with 2026's The Odyssey; from it's Oscar chances to impressive performances, the question to ask is whether we've seen Nolan's masterpiece or if the best is yet to come!

    This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

    Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new series Previously On... is exclusively available over on YouTube to cover your favorite TV shows, and ours!

    Connect with us on social media and our website!

    40 min
  20. A Script By: Stanley Kubrick - Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

    Season 7

    Show notes

    Before it was a film, it was a script.

    Brad Koszo dives deep into some of Hollywood's most celebrated screenplays to analyze their structure, themes, and page-to-film journey. Get ready for a look at the writers behind the words as he explore their process, what influenced them, and how they inspired some of the iconic cinema we enjoy today.

    This month, Brad welcomes an old friend, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, to join him in the War Room for Stanley Kubrick's political satire, Dr. Stangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb!

    Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now!

    Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member!

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    Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.
    Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

    52 min