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A Film By...
by Audio Cookie Dough and A Film By...
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.
Episodes
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40. 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...
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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…
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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....
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The Shape Returns: Halloween II and Scarefest Weekend
Scarefest Weekend is almost here! Jeff and David are thrilled to welcome back Wes Forsythe to the show! Wes joins us to talk all things Scarefest Weekend 18, from the excitement, and atmosphere, to the unforgettable moments that make this annual horror celebration such a must-attend event! We…
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A Script By: Christopher McQuarrie - The Usual Suspects
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...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E10 | Tomorrow's Enterprise
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 fearless crew is spending one more shift on Captain Pike's bridge to explore the season 4 finale of Strange New Worlds. Wayne, David, and Scott...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E9 | Once La'an a Time
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! Wayne and David discuss dragons, dopplegangers, and La'an's journey of self-discovery on this episode from the 4th season of Strange New Worlds with...
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Neil Burger - The Illusionist
Mystery, Magic & Nolan! Jeff and Amber continue conjuring conversation about mystery, magic, and period settings with a look at Neil Burger's 2006 film, The Illusionist! Is it better than Christopher Nolan's The Prestige? Nothing is as it seems! This episode is available AD-FREE with an…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E8 | Orders of Magnitude
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! Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis on the…
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Christopher Nolan - The Prestige
Mystery, Magic & Nolan! Jeff and Amber are watching closely as they unveil the tricks behind Christopher Nolan's 2006 mysterious period film about rival magicians who take their obsession and rivalry too far. You've heard the pledge, and seen the turn. Get ready for The Prestige! This episode is...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E7 | Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass
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! Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with their in-depth analysis on the…
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Christopher Nolan - Memento
Mystery, Magic & Nolan! Jeff and Scott dive deep into Christopher Nolan's highly stylized, mind-bending 2001 film Memento! Unraveling this neo-noir thriller asks questions. Is Leonard the victim, or the villain? What really happened? How do we feel about the story's resolution? For those of you...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E6 - Off Hour
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! Wow! It's our 100th Phasers Set To Stun episode! Wayne, David, and Scott discuss an absolute tension-filled episode from the fourth season of Strange...
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Christopher Nolan - The Odyssey Conversation
Mystery, Magic & Nolan! Amber speaks candidly with Jeff about Christopher Nolan and his recent success at the box office with 2026's The Odyssey; from it's Oscar chances to impressive performances, the question to ask is whether we've seen Nolan's masterpiece or if the best is yet to come! This...
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A Script By: Stanley Kubrick - Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
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...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E5 - Level Five Transporter Accident
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 week, we're continuing our coverage of the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with the fifth episode, Level Five Transporter Accident! Is Star...
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Ivan Reitman - My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Kevin Smith & The Supers! Jeff and Angela are discussing break-ups, good screenplay writing, and the rise and fall of Ivan Reitman comedy with a look at his 2006 superhero rom com, My Super Ex-Girlfriend! This episode is available AD-FREE with an additional 9+ minutes on our Patreon right now!…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E4 - A Case of Chiaoscuro
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 week, we're continuing our coverage of the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with the fourth episode, A Case of Chiaoscuro! B&W never looked…
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Kevin Smith - Clerks II
Kevin Smith & The Supers! Today's episode is "udderly" delicious as Jeff, and Angela meet up with Ben McQuown at Mooby's to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kevin Smith's Clerks II! This episode is available AD-FREE as a video version on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E3 - Human Best Friend
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 week, we're continuing our coverage of the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with the third episode, Human Best Friend! The first round is on...
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Broken Lizard - Super Troopers
Kevin Smith & The Supers! This week, Jeff, Angela, and Garret are ALL HIGHWAY as they can't help but laugh their way through a candid conversation about the hilarious comedy troupe, Broken Lizard, and their 2001 cult classic comedy Super Troopers! Who wants a moustache ride? This episode is...
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Robert Luketic - Legally Blonde
Summer Bonus Episode! Amber and Angela are making a case against Jeff this week, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Robert Luketic's blockbuster courtroom comedy Legally Blonde! This episode is available AD-FREE and extended on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial.…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E2 The Griffin Incident
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 week, we're continuing our coverage of the fourth season of Strange New Worlds with the second episode, The Griffin Incident! Prepare yourself…
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Kevin Smith - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Kevin Smith & The Supers! This week, Jeff welcomes Ben McQuown and John Wright to the show to celebrate Kevin Smith, the View Askewniverse, and the 25th anniversary of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! This episode is available AD-FREE on our Patreon right now! Get started with a FREE 7-day trial....
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A Script By: Budd Schulberg - On the Waterfront
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...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Strange New Worlds S4. E1 - Valles Marineris
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 week, we're excited to talk about the return of Strange New Worlds with the season 4 opener, Valles Marineris! Time travel? Dinosaurs! What…
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David Wain - Wet Hot American Summer
Summer Guest House Series! With most of the team on vacation, what better time to invite some friends over to cohost? This week, Jeff welcomes our old friend Dayton Johnson from the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to reminisce about summer camp, 80s music, and the absurd all-star cast who were relatively...
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David Mamet - Heist
Summer Guest House Series! With most of the team on vacation, what better time to invite some friends over to cohost? This week, Jeff welcomes Chuck Bryan and Matt Sargent from Cinematic Flashback Podcast to discuss Gene Hackman, can't-miss heist films, and the brilliance of David Mamet's writing...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | Miri | Dagger of the Mind | The Corbomite Manuever
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! We're celebrating 60 years of Star Trek by warping back to the beginning to examine the original series! On this episode, Wayne, David, and Scott…
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J.J. Abrams - Mission: Impossible III
Gambling Good Guys and Blockbuster Part 3s! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is join Jeff and Garret for J.J. Abrams' action-packed sequel Mission: Impossible III! Did it save the future of the franchise? This blockbuster entry reset the tone for Ethan Hunt's continuing adventures…
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Joe Johnston - Jurassic Park III
Gambling Good Guys and Blockbuster Part 3s! David and Wayne leave the Delta Quadrant of their Phasers Set To Stun series for dinosaurs on Isla Sorna, as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Joe Johnston's 2001 sequel Jurassic Park III! This episode is available AD-FREE and extended by 18+…
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A Script By: James Cameron - The Terminator
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...
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Martin Campbell - Casino Royale
Gambling Good Guys and Blockbuster Part 3s! Jeff and Amber are all in on another Bond film and they're joined by Colvin, Jason Colvin, of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast! Join them for a discussion about the history, the themes, the action, and the lack of gadgets of Martin Campbell's…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The Enemy Within | Mudd's Women | What Are Little Girls Made Of?
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! We're celebrating 60 years of Star Trek by warping back to the beginning to examine the original series! On this episode, Wayne, David, and Scott…
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Steven Soderbergh - Ocean's Eleven
Gambling Good Guys and Blockbuster Part 3s! Are you in or out? Jeff and Amber are definitely all in on Steven Soderbergh's 2001 comedic heist, Ocean's Eleven! They share their favorite scenes and discuss a potential cast for the film that didn't happen back in 1987! This episode is available...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The Man Trap | Charlie X | The Naked Time
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! We're celebrating 60 years of Star Trek by warping back to the beginning to examine the original series! On this episode, Wayne, David, and Scott…
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X-Men: The Last Stand
Depp & Marsden Month concludes! Wayne Whited (a known Class 5 mutant) enters the Danger Room with Jeff to deconstruct the many issues with X-Men: The Last Stand. Jeff plunges Adamantium claws into the film's director, while Wayne offers a "soundtrack session" for John Powell's impressive score....
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Bryan Singer - Superman Returns
Depp & Marsden Month continues! Jeff welcomes John Reid of the 30something Movie Podcast to the show for a discussion about their shared love for Superman in this super-sized episode that looks at Bryan Singer's 2006 effort that brought their favorite superhero back to movie theaters, Superman...
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Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The "Other" Pilot | Where No Man Has Gone Before
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! We're celebrating 60 years of Star Trek by warping back to the beginning to examine the original series! Wayne, David, and Scott are on the bridge to...
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Gore Verbinski - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Depp & Marsden Month continues! David sets sail with Amber and Angela to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gore Verbinski's 2006 swashbuckling sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest! Why is the rum always gone? This episode is available AD-FREE and nearly 10 minutes longer on our...
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Ted Demme - Blow
Welcome to Depp & Marsden Month! Jeff and Brad wax intellectual on Johnny Depp and a movie they believe is one of his finer performances. Anybody got a mirror? Let's talk about a film by Ted Demme; his 2001 crime drama Blow! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new series...
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Adam McKay - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
NOS, Knights, and Nascar Month concludes on at the racetrack! We've talked fast cars and fast horses and now Jeff is closing out the month with Matt and DIrk of The Accidental Legends Podcast to discuss one of Will Ferrell's biggest hits; the Adam McKay directed Nascar comedy Talladega Nights…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek TOS | The Pilot Episode | The Cage
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! We're celebrating 60 years of Star Trek by warping back to the beginning to examine the original series! Wayne, David, and Scott are back from shore...
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Kevin Reynolds - Tristan + Isolde
NOS, Knights, and Nascar Month continues with... more knights! Amber and Angela join Jeff to discuss Kevin Reynolds' 2006 Medievel romantic tale Tristan + Isolde. Timeless love story? Incredible performances? Characters you can cheer for? Not so much! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and…
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A Script By: Jordan Peele - Get Out
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...
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Akira Kurosawa - Throne of Blood
This week, we're pulling one from the vault. Jeff and Brad discuss one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time, Akira Kurosawa. Join us as we dive into an incredible adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth with Kurosawa's 1957 classic, Throne of Blood! Check out our NEW...
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Brian Helgeland - A Knight's Tale
April gives us NOS, Knights, and Nascar Month! Angela joins Jeff back in Medieval times! A time of knights, jousting, and... great rock music? It's the 2001 anachronistic action-comedy A Knight's Tale, directed by Brian Helgeland! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new…
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Phasers Set To Stun: Trekxpectations | Stardate 79690.5
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 year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and while Scott takes shore leave, Wayne and David are sharing everything they know about this…
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Rob Cohen - The Fast and Furious
Welcome to NOS, Knights, and Nascar Month! Jeff and Garret go for a ride with Rob Cohen's 2001 high octane action film The Fast and Furious! Does it hold up 25 years later? Is it more or less a retelling of Point Break? Listen now! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! Our new…
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A Script By: Peter Bogdanovich - The Last Picture Show
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...
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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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