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March 31, 2025

A Film By... presents: An April Fool's Day Episode!

We're a day late, but it's April Fool's Day! Who is hosting? What film is being discussed? What exactly is going on? Press play and find out! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on...
March 25, 2025

Phasers Set To Stun: Woman In Motion

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! To celebrate Women's History Month, our crew welcomes A Film By... Podcast cohost, Amber Lewis, to the...
March 23, 2025

Barry Levinson - Young Sherlock Holmes

Jeff, Amber, and David team up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Barry Levinson's unique take on Sherlock Holmes' early years, which offers audiences an exciting, action-packed ride filled with hidden clues, supernatural elements, and a fresh look...
March 21, 2025

Con Men III: The Search for Scott

Too much time has passed since our last Con Men special! We're back with a super-sized episode to tell you all about the biggest and the best of the comic conventions. Join us as we recap our time on the convention floor and chat with stars like John...
March 16, 2025

Catherine Hardwicke - Lords of Dogtown

To celebrate it's 20th anniversary, we're pulling a classic from our vault! Jeff and Brad talk about the film's groundbreaking visual style, as well as the rising skateboard culture of 1970s California, as real-life skate legends Tony Alva, Stacy...
March 11, 2025

Phasers Set To Stun: Star Trek IV The Voyage Home

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at television shows, animation, movies, and much more! Our crew is back on the bridge and ready to time travel back to the year 1986 to save some whales and try...

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Aug. 18, 2024

ALIEN: ROMULUS REVIEW...SPOILER-FREE

GRAB YOUR M41A PULSE RIFLE AND LISTEN UP! WE'VE GOT AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN THE ALIEN FRANCHISE.      Alien: Romulus invaded theaters this past weekend and I'm here to give you a spoiler-free review to help you determine whether o…

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March 14, 2024

The Official Trailer for The Crow Is Here: 5 Reasons To Be Cautiously…

ARE WE READY FOR ANOTHER CROW TO FLY? In 1994, I went to the theater 13 times to watch Brandon Lee's "Eric Draven" visit retribution on those who had wronged him. I went for the dark visuals and supernatural story. I went for the music, which to th…

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Feb. 18, 2024

A Footloose Sequel?

It's been 40 years since Ren McCormack drove his yellow '72 Volkswagen Beetle into Bomont, Indiana to fight city hall and end the town's ban on public dancing. While a great deal has changed in small-town America over four decades, our love for this…

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About the Hosts

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Jeff Johnson

Producer | Co-Host

Jeff Johnson is the Co-Creator, Producer, and Co-Host of the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he leads the lively conversations on the limited series "1986," "1976," and the spoiler-free reviews of "Back to the Box Office." Jeff is a worthy opponent at 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, citing his days working for Suncoast Motion Picture Co. as "higher learning." His favorite films of all time include "Casablanca," "Rocky," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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David Burns

Co-Host

David Burns is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast. Additionally, he co-hosts our limited "A Film at 45" series, our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun" series, and our "Back to the Box Office" reviews. David has been heavily featured on several other limited series, including "1986" and "1976." David is a professional photographer and filmmaker. While "Harvey" is his all-time favorite film, Steven Spielberg is his favorite director.

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Scott V. Hoffman

Co-Host

Scott Hoffman is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast, and can be heard offering his sharp, often comedic, insight on many of our limited "1986" episodes. He is the Co-Host of our limited "A Film at 45" series, and regularly features on several of other series, including our Star Trek-themed "Phasers Set To Stun." He is an advocate for imaginative storytelling, with a passion for stage and screen puppetry, comics, and animation. "Back to the Future," "The Iron Giant," and "Hot Fuzz" are among his favorite films. His favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Wayne Whited

Co-Host

Wayne Whited is a Co-Host on the A Film By... podcast. His expertise on Star Trek has been highly beneficial on our Star Trek-themed series "Phasers Set To Stun," which he co-hosts. He is a writer and Executive Producer for Historical Productions Inc. and has an endearing interest in comic conventions; a passion he recently renewed and shares with several team members. Wayne lists "The Black Hole," "E.T.," and "The Empire Strikes Back" among his favorite films, but is quick to remind us that his preference is television. He counts "Star Trek," "Amazing Stories," and "Doctor Who" as personal favorites. Wayne's favorite director is Steven Spielberg.

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Andrew Blakley

Featured Talent

Andrew Blakley is a member of the A Film By... team, and as our "in-house" expert on 1986 movies, he is prominently featured in our limited "1986" series. He has contributed to numerous episodes on our Patreon, and has several guest spots on other podcasts. As Owner and Roaster of Black Key Coffee, he provides the ideal beverage to enjoy while listening to your favorite podcast. Andrew lists "The Princess Bride," "Jaws," and "Aliens" among his favorite films. His favorite directors are Danny Boyle and Martin McDonagh.

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Amber Lewis

Featured Talent

Amber Lewis is a member of the A Film By... team. Listeners quickly gravitated to her witty banter and feisty comebacks, earning her the nickname "The Voice of Reason." In addition to being featured on our main show, she has appeared numerous times on our various limited series, as well as our exclusive episodes on Patreon. Amber counts "Alien," "Notorious," and "Superman: The Movie" among her favorite films. Her favorite director is Christopher Nolan.

Reviews

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 detaile…"

Big Buck Robely | Jan. 10, 2023

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!"

DerDaNicoleBe | Dec. 19, 2022

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 w…"

LTL,FTR | Aug. 3, 2023