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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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Latest Episodes

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

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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Recent Guests

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Angela Norris
A Film By contributor invited to discuss the screenplay
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Episode: A Script By: William Goldman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
David Burns
Filling in for Brad Koszo
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Wes Forsythe
Media Director of Scarefest Weekend
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Jason Coslet
Lieutenant from the USS Saratoga and a huge Star Trek fan.
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Amber Lewis
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Hosts

Jeff Johnson
Primary host, often leading discussions with a focus on film analysis and directing craft.
Amber Lewis
Co-host contributing film analysis and guest perspectives, frequently participates in deep-dives.
Angela Norris
Co-host and episode participant, adds critique and context, often in collaborative episodes.
David Burns
Contributor with insights into film history and production context.
Scott Hoffman
Co-host known for in-depth analysis and discussion across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LTL,FTR
    United States3 years ago
  • A binge-worthy podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Buck Robely
    United States3 years ago
  • This pod rules

    Any pod who reviews Trick Or Treat has my undying allegiance. Awesome stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuterMatt
    United States3 years ago
  • Bringing it to ya!

    Brad and Jeff have the knowledge and the humor! Remember your faves with them, if you know what’s good for ya!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DerDaNicoleBe
    United States4 years ago
  • Chicken Soup for the Film Buff 🎬

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turtle2811
    United States4 years ago

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Audience finds the conversational tone approachable yet insightful, making technical filmmaking topics accessible.
Listeners praise the show for its enthusiastic, knowledgeable film discussions and chemistry among hosts.
Fans appreciate deep dives into director filmographies and behind-the-scenes trivia.

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A Script By: Peter Bogdanovich - The Last Picture Show
Q: How important is it that the author was involved in the adaptation, and does that affect the film's faithfulness?
The collaboration between Bogdanovich and McMurtry is presented as crucial; their shared understanding helps maintain tonal fidelity while translating the literary mood to cinematic language.
A Script By: Peter Bogdanovich - The Last Picture Show
Q: Do you think Act One is about waiting for something to happen or just realizing that nothing's going to happen?
Act One establishes a generational and environmental trap, showing the town and its youths drifting, which sets up the inevitability of later consequences rather than a traditional plot engine.
A Script By: William Goldman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Q: Why does the ending freeze-frame feel so powerful and inevitable?
The guest explains the structural foreshadowing and myth-preserving choice, arguing it marks the end of the old West myth while keeping the two leads legendary.
A Script By: William Goldman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Q: What makes act one's reveal work, and how does the camera/description on the page affect the adaptation?
Brad and Angela discuss Goldman's on-page camera direction and description, which helped control rhythm and timing, making dialogue-driven scenes feel cinematic.
A Script By: William Goldman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Q: When did you first see this film and what did you think about the script?
Angela describes her initial exposure via family influences, then notes the writing's charm, banter, and the way the script reshaped the buddy-heist genre.

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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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