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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.
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- 5 days ago1h 9m
V for Vendetta | A Film By James McTeigue
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!Watch the episode on 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!
- 6 days ago1h 0m
A Script By: Bill Lancaster - The Thing
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?Check out 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! www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
My Bloody Valentine: Helene Udy Takes Us Into the Mines 45 Years Later
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!Watch the episode on 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!
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | Balance of Terror
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!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!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 weeks ago1h 6m
Let's Get Behind the Mask with Leslie Vernon | Nathan Baesel Interview
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!Watch the episode on 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!
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Steve Beck - 13 Ghosts
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!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!
- 3 weeks ago30 min
Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The Menagerie | The Conscience of the King
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.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
David Cronenberg - Videodrome
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!
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