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
April 24, 2024 • 28 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap episode four, "Face the Strange," of Discovery's final season.
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April 23, 2024 • 57 mins
Jeff and Andrew enter a world of espionage and intrigue with a discussion about Guy Ritchie's slick spy thriller, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." It's old school cool when Henry Cavill, Alicia Vikander and Armie Hammer team up in this humorous action-packed adaptation of the Cold War television series!
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April 19, 2024 • 47 mins
"They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes!"
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! On this episode, David and Scott take a look at the film that l...
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! On this episode, David and Scott take a look at the film that l...
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April 17, 2024 • 33 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap episode three, "Jinaal," of Discovery's final season.
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April 16, 2024 • 46 mins
Zack Snyder has recently discussed his desire to "fix" his 2011 action fantasy "Sucker Punch" claiming that he didn't finish it correctly, despite a director's cut being released. This week, we're taking a look back at our conversation from 2021!
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April 11, 2024 • 15 mins
When we finished our limited "1986" series that covered 66 movies from the best cinematic year of the 80s, one listener pointed out that we should have done 86 for "1986!" We agreed, and so began the run of "lost '86" episodes on our Patreon.
With "At Close Range," we've now covered 76 movies from 1986! For those of you missing our most popular limited series, here's a sneak preview from our latest Patreon episode!
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With "At Close Range," we've now covered 76 movies from 1986! For those of you missing our most popular limited series, here's a sneak preview from our latest Patreon episode!
To hear the entire...
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April 10, 2024 • 46 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. On this episode, we recap the first two episodes, "Red Directive," and "Under the Twin Moons," of Discovery's final season.
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April 9, 2024 • 56 mins
Excited for Alex Garland's new film, "Civil War," Jeff and Dave take time to discuss the themes, mind-bending storytelling, and absolute horror of his 2022 folk horror film, "Men."
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April 5, 2024 • 37 mins
"Call it anything you want, but whoever did this is as good as dead."
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! On this episode, David and Scott take a look at Chuck Norris in one of his earliest roles in the action thriller, "A F...
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! On this episode, David and Scott take a look at Chuck Norris in one of his earliest roles in the action thriller, "A F...
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April 3, 2024 • 71 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch up at warp speed, we discuss the ten episodes you need to see from season seven, if you aren't ready to watch all 25 episodes!
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For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! w...
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April 2, 2024 • 42 mins
If razor-sharp dialogue, twisted humor, and eccentric characters are your thing, then join Jeff and Andrew for an enlightening look at Martin McDonagh's "Seven Psychopaths!"
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For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial!
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March 29, 2024 • 51 mins
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! Ready for a supernatural conversation? Amber Lewis and Amanda Janik discuss the dark side of high school life, teenage angst, betrayal, and the power and perils of friendship in "The Craft." Welcome to the coven!
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March 27, 2024 • 64 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch up at warp speed, we discuss the ten episodes you need to see from season six, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!
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For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! wit...
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March 26, 2024 • 75 mins
Filmmaker Cindy Sanabria joins us for a conversation about the beauty of the horror genre. We chat about the female-directed horror anthology film "XX," and Cindy shares her thoughts on independent filmmaking, practical F/X, and the importance of diversity within the horror community. She also offers some exclusive information about her films "Sam's Web," and her upcoming holiday horror film, "Merciless Christmas!"
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March 19, 2024 • 52 mins
Amy Heckerling's underrated gangster parody "Johnny Dangerously" is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Jeff and Brad discuss the laughs, the clever use of profanity, and why seeing Michael Keaton in a tux made him destined to play Bruce Wayne one day.
For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! with a FREE 7-day trial!
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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.
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March 15, 2024 • 46 mins
"We had an event happen. We had...an accident."
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! On this episode, David and Scott find out how dangerously close we come to nuclear catastrophe when safety protocols aren't followed in "The...
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! On this episode, David and Scott find out how dangerously close we come to nuclear catastrophe when safety protocols aren't followed in "The...
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March 13, 2024 • 61 mins
On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of the latest Star Trek television shows, and how they're building the fanbase. Did you skip Picard because you never watched Star Trek: The Next Generation? If you're ready to catch up at warp speed, we discuss the ten episodes you need to see from season five, if you aren't ready to watch all 26 episodes!
For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! wi...
For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... on Patreon! wi...
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March 12, 2024 • 56 mins
From its authentic portrayal of adolescence to its poignant exploration of the mother-daughter dynamic, Jeff and Amber explore Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age film "Lady Bird."
Saoirse Ronan delivers a standout performance as the titular character navigating the challenges of high school and family dynamics. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the nuances and brilliance of Greta Gerwig's directorial debut.
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Saoirse Ronan delivers a standout performance as the titular character navigating the challenges of high school and family dynamics. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the nuances and brilliance of Greta Gerwig's directorial debut.
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March 8, 2024 • 44 mins
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! Amber Lewis joins Jeff to discuss 90s culture (1890s, that is), Victorian fashions, and Julia Roberts' flirtation with John Malkovich's alter egos of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in "Mary Reilly."
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March 5, 2024 • 63 mins
Jeff welcomes Mary Kay Holmes from the Share A Sandwich Podcast to explore the complexities of trauma, violence, and redemptive behaviors in Lynne Ramsay's psychological thriller, "You Were Never Really Here." Joaquin Phoenix delivers a haunting performance as a traumatized mercenary on a mission to rescue a young girl in a gripping film that you don't want to miss.
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