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.

Paul Schrader - Blue Collar

Jeff and Amber are taking aim at tense relationships, the struggles that come with a union job, and one of Richard Pryor's greatest performances in Paul Schrader's directorial debut, Blue Collar! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-27
01:06:13

Phasers Set To Stun: Trekxpectations - Stardate 12501.22

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! This episode, our crew is back on the bridge ready to discuss all the great new upcoming Star Trek projects. They're letting you know what's heading to this quadrant, and offering up their... trekxpectations!For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-22
25:16

Rob Reiner - The American President

It's Inauguration Day, so Jeff and Amber are discussing one of their favorite movie presidents in Rob Reiner's political romantic comedy, The American President. Listen as they talk minor controversies behind the scenes, Michael Douglas' move toward "elder statesmen" acting, and both do their best to refrain from quoting Aaron Sorkin's crackling dialogue!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-20
53:48

A Chat with Phantasm's Lady in Lavender: Kat Lester

Actress and musician Kat Lester joins Jeff and David for a chat about her iconic role as the Lady in Lavender in Don Coscarelli's 1979 horror classic, Phantasm! Kat shares her favorite stories from the set, her experiences at fan conventions, her smooth, sensual music, her thoughts on the future of the Phantasm franchise and the role she'd love to take on!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-17
01:06:15

Robert Eggers - The Northman

Our 6th season kicks off with current in-demand director Robert Eggers and his 2022 historical Viking epic, The Northman! Jeff and Amber offer a thrilling, in-depth conversation about the raw portrayal of Viking culture, and the powerful performances, particularly from Alexander Skarsgård and Anya Taylor-Joy. It's a revenge-driven story that weaves historical accuracy with mythic Norse mythology!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-14
55:18

Top 10 of the 2020s

We're halfway through the 2020s! We asked you to tell us what the best films of the decade are at this point and you did not disappoint! We've taken your lists, compiled the data, and have here what the Top 10 of the 2020s are, as decided by our listeners! Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast joins Andrew and Jeff to discuss your picks!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

01-03
01:13:37

1996: Beautiful Girls

Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the year 1996! We're exploring the culture, the music, and the message that films in 1996 offered, to determine whether they're classics, cult classics, or a product of their time! To close the series, Jeff welcomes back author Andy Frye for a chat about coming-of-age storytelling, going home again, and the expectations men and women have about Beautiful Girls!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-28
59:14

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E10 The New Next Generation

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew discusses the bittersweet end of Star Trek: Lower Decks with it's final episode. Join us for a recap of episode 10, The New Next Generation.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-25
35:33

Ted Demme - The Ref

It's Christmas Eve! Before you head home for the holidays, Jeff and Amber are debating dysfunctional families, Christmas, and Denis Leary in Ted Demme's The Ref!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-24
54:11

A Film at 45: The Black Hole

"The word "impossible", Mr. Booth, is only found in the dictionary of fools."Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back for one last time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979! We're dusting off the end of a decade that changed cinema forever, with a fresh look at modern classics and hidden gems that we can't stop watching! The host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Dayton Johnson, joins David and Scott on a mission taking them deep into The Black Hole! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-20
01:00:22

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E9 Fissure Quest

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 9, Fissure Quest.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-18
23:00

Ang Lee: The Ice Storm

Jeff and David discuss Kevin Kline, substance abuse, and the swinging lifestyle of the 70s in Ang Lee's The Ice Storm. For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-17
50:37

Tiffany Helm Discusses Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

It's Friday the 13th! Actress Tiffany Helm joins Jeff and David to discuss her character, Violet, and take us back behind the scenes of Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning! It's not all dancing and hockey masks, though. Tiffany shares her passion for photography and details about her upcoming Christmas-themed horror film, Catnip!Check out Catnip the Movie!Want to see Violet dance to another song? Have some fun at Violet from Friday the 13th Dancing to Other SongsFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-13
01:27:01

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E8 Upper Decks

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 8, Upper Decks.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-11
22:18

Shane Black - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Jeff and Andrew are getting into the holiday spirit with Shane Black's snarky fast-talking dialogue, dark humor, and neo-noir story telling of his directorial debut; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang!We want to hear your feedback! Let us know here! A Film By... Podcast SurveyFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-10
46:56

A Film at 45: Star Trek The Motion Picture

"Spock, this "child" is about to wipe out every living thing on Earth. Now, what do you suggest we do? Spank it?"It's December 6th, 2024, and 45 years ago, Star Trek The Motion Picture was released in theaters! Scott and David beam Star Trek experts Wayne Whited and Chuck Bryan aboard for a conversation about the cast, crew, music, and making of the film that brought Kirk and crew to the big screen.How are we doing? Let us know here! A Film By... Listener SurveyFor exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-06
01:02:37

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E7 Fully Dilated

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 7, Fully Dilated.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-04
20:59

George Lucas - THX 1138

Jeff and Andrew dive into the strange, directorial debut of George Lucas with their discussion about the dystopian future sci-fi thriller, THX 1138!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

12-03
55:01

A Film at 45: Kramer vs. Kramer

"I was his mommy for five and a half years. And Ted took over that role for 18 months."Our limited series, "A Film at 45" is back to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the films of 1979! We're dusting off the end of a decade that changed cinema forever, with a fresh look at modern classics and hidden gems that we can't stop watching! Amber joins Scott for a conversation about the complexities of divorce, the emotional trauma of custody battles, and the personal growth that results with the powerful drama, Kramer vs. Kramer.For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

11-30
59:29

Phasers Set To Stun: recapping Lower Decks S5.E6 Of Gods and Angles

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and more. On this week's episode, our crew welcomes the return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for it's final season. Join us for a recap of episode 6, Of Gods and Angles.For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

11-27
22:31

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