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Dec. 27, 2022

1986 - Stand By Me

1986 - Stand By Me

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"

We're back with "Stand By Me" to close out our limited "1986" series. We discuss the amazing performances, share our funny encounter with Richard Dreyfuss,...

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"

We're back with "Stand By Me" to close out our limited "1986" series. We discuss the amazing performances, share our funny encounter with Richard Dreyfuss, and debate whether the film's soundtrack is the best that 1986 offered.

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Dayton Johnson

Host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast

Dayton Johnson (no relation) is the host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast; a hot show focused on movies, music, books, and more. Dayton has been featured on several of our limited series, including "1986," "A Film at 45," and "Back to the Box Office," and has the esteemed (or is it dubious?) honor of being A Film By... Podcast's first guest co-host! Dayton is an avid believer that physical media is better than streaming, and often times reminds those disagreeing with his views on movies and music that "It's okay. You can be wrong all day!"

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Jan. 25, 2022

1986 - Iron Eagle

We're soaring high this week with Iron Eagle! Jeff finds himself outnumbered in a dogfight against David and Scott, doing his best to convince them that this gem from 1986 (which debuted months before Top Gun) is worthy of respect …

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Aug. 22, 2023

80s Movies - Which Year Was the Best?

80s movies. From the big screen to the boom of home video rentals, it was a decade filled with some of the biggest and best movies. But which year was the best? Following the fun of our Best of the …

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Oct. 27, 2023

The Music and Movies of Courtney Gains: Part Two

Part Two of our conversation with actor and musician Courtney Gains focuses on several of his memorable film roles. Courtney shares incredible stories about working for Dennis Hopper on Colors, auditioning for Memphis Belle, the on-set mentorship he...

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Jan. 17, 2024

Phasers Set To Stun: Top 10 Episodes from Star Trek: The Next Generat…

On our first "Phasers Set To Stun" episode, 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 …

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Aug. 9, 2024

A Film at 45: Life of Brian

"He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy! Now, piss off!" 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 …

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Aug. 16, 2024

1996: The Rock

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! Jeff is …

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Jan. 3, 2025

Top 10 of the 2020s

We're halfway through the 2020s! We asked you to tell us what the best films of the decade are at this point and you did not disappoint! We've taken your lists, compiled the data, and have here what the Top …

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Jan. 17, 2025

A Chat with Phantasm's Lady in Lavender: Kat Lester

Actress and musician Kat Lester joins Jeff and David for a chat about her iconic role as the Lady in Lavender in Don Coscarelli's 1979 horror classic, Phantasm! Kat shares her favorite stories from the set, her experiences at fan …

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