
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & FilmFilm Reviews | |||

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!
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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 hap... more
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 seri... more
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 "soundtrac... more
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Amazing podcast with some very good limited series as well. The ‘86 and films at 40 series have been great to relive all those movies from my childhood and the new Strange New Wednesdays pairs well with one of the best written Star Trek series ever!
The guys at the equally awesome Surely You Can’t Be Serious podcast first pointed me toward A Film By .., and I’m so glad they did. Every episode features Jeff, Brad, and others engaging in a detailed, nuanced discussion of various films, prominent and more obscure alike, in a convivial, conversational tone. It’s the audio equivalent of sitting around a bar table with your pals hashing out a list of your favorite films. Highly recommended!
James Buckley
Any pod who reviews Trick Or Treat has my undying allegiance. Awesome stuff.
Brad and Jeff have the knowledge and the humor! Remember your faves with them, if you know what’s good for ya!
This podcast does a great job highlighting some of the greatest parts of movies (e.g. “Ack Ack” in Mar’s Attacks) or provocative perspectives on characters and plot points; like who’s the good guy in Ferris Bueller’s Day off or that the coolest bully of all time is James Spader in Pretty in Pink! They also incorporate fun games, like which 86’ character would you like to see appear in the same movie; my own contribution, Sgt. Tackleberry (Police Academy 3) and Jack Burton (Big Trouble in Little ... more
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A film-focused discussion show that dives into Hollywood's directors, underrated works, and the moments that make cinema memorable. Episodes mix thoughtful analysis with behind-the-scenes trivia, personal anecdotes, and lively banter, often pairing classic or overlooked titles with contemporary takes. Recurring guests and rotating co-hosts broaden the perspectives, while a playful, conversational tone makes complex filmmaking concepts accessible. Noteworthy is the show's penchant for deep-dive director spotlights, a strong sense of cinephile community, and a willingness to mix rigorous critique with humor and pop-culture connections.
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A Film By... launched 6 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on A Film By... include:
1. John Reid
2. Matt Brent
3. Dirk Smith
4. Angela Norris
5. David Burns
6. Chuck Bryan
7. Wes Forsythe
8. Jason Coslet
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