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.

Episodes

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!

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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.

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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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September 8, 2025 53 mins
This episode is made possible, thanks to one of our listeners, James Buckley! By request, Jeff and David discuss the tropes of mountain climbing thrillers and explore the dangers of isolated settings, and the fear of being hunted, as a group of hikers frantically try to bring a kidnapped girl to safety in Julian Gilbey's 2011 thriller, A Lonely Place to Die!

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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 8, Four-and-a-Half Vulcans!

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September 1, 2025 58 mins
Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory is forever! Jeff and Garret are kicking off week one of the NFL season by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Howard Deutch's underrated football comedy starring Keanu Reeves from the year 2000, The Replacements!

This episode features an additional 5 minutes of content discussing our top 5 favorite football movies! Wait... is it our favorites, or did a few scabs cross the picket line to offer thei...
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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 7, What Is Starfleet?

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August 25, 2025 43 mins
Jeff and Garret love a good anthology film. This week, they dive into the chaotic madness and freaky fun of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's 2025 comedic action anthology Freaky Tales!

This episode features an additional 15 minutes of content about our favorite scene of the film, as well as a quick 'top 5' list relevant to the movie exclusively on our Patreon! Check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can...
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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 6, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.

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This week, we celebrate the career of another film composer we absolutely love. Wayne and David join Jeff to discuss the life and music of award-winning film composer James Horner, and offer their picks for our Top 5 Favorite Scores

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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 5, Through the Lens of Time.

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August 11, 2025 52 mins
As we anxiously look forward to M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming film Remain, we take a look back at his 2015 twisted food footage thriller, The Visit!

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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 4, A Space Adventure Hour.

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