A Film By...

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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November 19, 2025 67 mins
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 Nine! Our crew is leaving the bridge and settling in at the Promenade to share the ten episodes you need to see from season four, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!

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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.

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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 the dinner party from Hell! Amber Lewis welcomes "The Authority on the Golden Age of Cinema" Robert Burnett back to the show!

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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 Nine! Our crew is leaving the bridge and settling in at the Promenade to share the ten episodes you need to see from season three, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!

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November 3, 2025 59 mins
Following our Robert Redford tribute episode, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to dive into one of his movies that was mentioned, especially as it celebrates it's 40th anniversary. Amber and Andrew discuss the beauty of the African plains, the surrounding dangers, and the romanticism of hair washing in Sydney Pollack's superb 1985 drama, Out of Africa!

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October 31, 2025 84 mins
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, The Blob!

Don't miss out on the episode happening within this episode! We review the original 1958 version of The Blob, starring Steve McQueen, and compare it to the remake. We also discuss the sequel most peopl...
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October 30, 2025 74 mins
Jeff welcomes the return of his "deadly friends," Chuck Bryan of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast and "Slasher Girl" Amanda Janik to discuss Wes Craven's 1981 folk horror thriller Deadly Blessing!

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October 27, 2025 72 mins
Our scary movie coverage continues with Guillermo del Toro's 2001 Spanish language thriller, The Devil's Backbone! Amber shares her love for the director's unique ghost story while attempting to temper Jeff's expectations. 

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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.

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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 Nine! Our crew is leaving the bridge and settling in at the Promenade to share the ten episodes you need to see from season two, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!

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October 13, 2025 63 mins
Scary movie season isn't complete without an over-the-top slasher on the list. This week, Jeff, Garret, and David sharpen their conversation skills with Adam Green's 2006 horror film, Hatchet!

This episode features an additional 14 minutes of content that will have Kane Hodder fans talking! Listen now, exclusively on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! 

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October 6, 2025 78 mins
How about just one more Keanu Reeves movie with Jeff and Garret? It's scary movie season, so there's never been a better time to discuss Francis Lawrence's 2005 supernatural superhero film, Constantine, which stars Keanu as the chain-smoking, demon-fighting, occult detective!

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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 Nine! Our crew is leaving the bridge and settling in at the Promenade to share the ten episodes you need to see from season one, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!

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September 29, 2025 59 mins
We're kicking off scary movie month with a Stephen King adaptation that won't leave you hungry! Jeff and David discuss Tom Holland's 1996 underrated body horror film, Thinner!

This episode features an additional 30 minutes of content that is anything but thin! Jeff and David serve up an additional 30 minutes with a Top 10 list of their favorite Stephen King film adaptations, packed with some fun facts and personal anecdotes! Listen ...
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Scarefest Weekend 17 is just a few weeks away and Jeff and David are scaring up conversation with Scarefest's Media Director Wes Forsythe! Wes offers up details about the history of the convention, his favorite moments, his favorite scary movies, and details on this year's guests and attractions! As the sinister side of comic con, Scarefest Weekend is one of the largest horror and paranormal pop culture conventions in the U.S. and ...
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September 22, 2025 61 mins
Jeff welcomes Angela Norris to the show for a cheeky chat about Guy Ritchie's 2020 comedic crime-caper starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Hugh Grant. Pour yourself a pint, lad, and settle in for The Gentlemen!

This episode features an additional 18 minutes of content discussing Guy Ritchie's TV work. Angela gives you the low-down on The Gentlemen on Netflix, MobLand on Paramount+, and his yet-to-be released series for...
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Jeff, Amber, and Andrew take pause to pay tribute to Robert Redford with an impromptu discussion about their top 10 favorite performances by the iconic actor.

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! 

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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 third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The divisive season finale is here! Join us for a recap of episode 10, New Life and New Civilizations!

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September 15, 2025 71 mins
This week, Jeff and Garret dive into Sam Raimi’s 2000 Southern gothic thriller The Gift. They comment on the deplorable depths of Keanu Reeve's abusive character, the film’s eerie atmosphere, Cate Blanchett’s gripping performance as a small-town psychic, and how Raimi blends supernatural tension with real-world drama. From its chilling mystery to its star-studded cast, this episode uncovers why The Gift still leaves us feeling haun...
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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 third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 9, Terrarium!

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