1001 by 1

The Kubrick discussion begins!!! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss his (loose) adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Shining”. We break down the performances (the good and the not so good), the differences from the text (literary corner), and the multiples themes and myriad interpretations this film welcomes. Also, this week Britt recommends “It Follows” (currently free on The Roku Channel), Joe...

What did we learn from 2025? Umm…Chicago rocks and the films were bangers!!! Join the 1001 by 1 crew this week and we pick three movies from 2025 we think should be in the newest edition of the book coming out this fall. Included are some indie gems, personal favorites, and Oscar darlings!!!You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1...

THE BIT HAS COME FULL CIRCLE!!! This week the 1001 by 1 gang tackles the film all incels love and possibly the most divisive film of the 21st century: Todd Phillip’s “Joker”. We break down the lead iconic performance of Joaquin Phoenix, all the films this movie stole from, and all of the technical aspects that work (but can they ultimately save the movie?). Also, this week Adam recommends “Her” (a...

Apartments on Long Island that don’t exist, a compound with enough fiber optic cable to circle a moon, and a sweet dance break: we must be discussing Alex Garland’s directorial debut “Ex Machina”. Jen and Sarah from “Movies & Us” join us to discuss Garland and his view on masculinity, the stellar VFX and production design, and the incredible performances from Gleeson, Isaac, and OF COURSE Alicia V...

Travel with us to Ireland and try not to go down the dumbwaiter as we briefly discuss Damian McCarthy’s new film “Hokum”: the scares, the twists, and the wonderful Adam Scott. Afterwards, each of the 1001 by 1 crew picks three of their favorite hotel films: we get some comedies, we get some horror/thrillers, and maybe even an emotionally devastating film, too! You can listen to us wherever you lis...

This week we head to the kaleidoscopic world of 1960s Czechoslovakia and ponder over what Marie and Marie are getting up to in Věra Chytilová’s “Daisies”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the many themes in this film (probably not all of them), the wild and captivating co-lead performances, and what it means to be a “butterfly guy”. Also, this week Joey recommends “La Chimera” (available on...

Another year of film, another year of potential submissions to the tome that drives our show. For the year 2024, we suggest a couple of animated features, a couple of genre films, and maybe even a couple of Best Picture nominees…but which ones? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!!You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1001by1 You can find us on...

This week we smash together the 1940s noir with the mid 2000s high school angst in Rian Johnson’s groundbreaking directorial debut “Brick”. Join just Adam and Joey (Britt was off being a nun…long story) to discuss the clash of styles, the lead performance of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and all the aesthetic choices Johnson makes that truly brings this film together. Also, this week Adam recommends “Kniv...

We continue adding films to the book before the new edition of it comes out later this year! Join the gang as we discuss some satire, some horror, some glaring oversights, and a little known film-phenomenon known as “Barbenheimer”. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1001by1 You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can fin...

This week we find ourselves leaving our 21st Century allergies in Los Angeles for the seclusion of a treatment center known as Wrenwood to discuss the Todd Hayne’s film “Safe”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we discuss the plethora of themes this movie delves into (gender, race, affluence, etc.), the wonderful aesthetics that help bring these themes to life, and the truly staggering Julianne Moore per...

Our important task of adding films to the book from the last five years continues – this week: 2022! Join the gang as we discuss big Oscar films, independent horror, donkeys, and a continuing riff between Adam and Joey.

This week we find ourselves being aroused by automobile accidents in Canada and delve back into the world of David Cronenberg by discussing his much talked about (and controversial) film “Crash” from 1996. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the transgressive nature of the film, what did and did not work for us, and we recast the main roles and director for a 2026 version of this film. Also, t...

The editors of our guiding text have not put out a new edition since 2020 – so we decided to help them out! Join us on this “by3” episode as the gang lists the three films from 2021 that we think should be in the book. There is one CLEAR choice from all of us, but we bring our special Adam/Britt/Joey magic and suggest a few additional films that we think are good enough to make the pages! You can...

This week we find ourselves on the street courts in Chicago and delving into documentary filmmaking by discussing the seminal 1994 film “Hoop Dream”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we talk about Academy Award voting politics, the socio-economic events surrounding the lives of William Gates and Arthur Agee, and the personal moments captured in this film. Plus, DID WE CREATE A NEW AWARD FOR THE SHOW???...

It’s almost time for the 2026 Academy Awards and we are dropping one more 1001 by 1 by 3 before the big night! The film? Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest (and possibly most accessible) dark comedy “Bugonia”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they breakdown the wonderful lead performances from Jesse Plemmons and Emma Stone, the moments that resonated most with them, and if their spouses were as into the movie as...

This week we find ourselves in South Korea during a tumultuous time with our patron-saint Song Kang-ho in the 2017 “A Taxi Driver” (not Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver”). Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we discuss the actual 1980 Gwangju Uprising, the tremendous lead performance from SKH, and if the filmmaking rises to the challenge of telling this important story. Also, this week we all recommend other...

We may be two months into 2026, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be excited about the future! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as Adam, Britt, and Joey give three films they are very excited to watch in 2026 (spoilers: these lists make SO MUCH SENSE for each one of them)!

From Sicily to the Scottish isles, join us as we’re forced into sobriety to discuss the Ealing Studio comedy(?) “Whiskey Galore!”. Saunter along with the 1001 by 1 crew as we struggle to figure out what this movie is trying to say, a brief history of Ealing films, and the return of both Lock Martin and “would you rather” with “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”. Also, this week Joey and Adam both r...

During this very special chat, the 1001 by 1 crew gets together to chat about Miguel Angel Ferrer’s film “The Shadow of the Sun”. They discuss this film (Venezuela’s Official Academy Award entry) by breaking down its themes, tremendous brotherly connection, and what a great title this movie is. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

This week we journey back to post-WWII Sicily and let the majesty of film overwhelm us as we discuss Giuseppe Tornatore’s seminal Italian classic “Cinema Paradiso”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the incredible duo of Alfredo and young Salvatore, how we became cinephiles, and the fascination that filmmakers have in making movies about film. Also, this week Adam recommends the limited seri...

This week Joey misread the schedule missed the train, but Adam and Britt were able to make it to Elysian Fields to discuss “A Streetcar Named Desire”. Join in as we discuss the mesmerizing cast, Elia Kazan’s brilliant direction, the history of Tennessee Williams, and a TON of theatre talk. Also, this week Britt recommends “Sinners” (currently on HBO Max) and Adam recommends “Blue Jasmine”(availabl...

We know we’re a couple weeks late…BUT WE DON’T CARE!!! Join the 1001by1 crew as they break down the films that really stood out to them: the films that made them laugh, cry, and maybe most surprisingly call each other! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1001by1 You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Insta...

This week we journey to Scotland and ignore children, lure men into black goo, and drive around in a van as we discuss Jonathan Glazer’s modern Sci-Fi flick “Under the Skin”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they the discuss the incredible detail Glazer put into the film, ScarJo’s amazing performance (and Richard Corliss’ terrible review), and the thematic depth of the storytelling. Also, this week Joey...

We’ve made it to the end of our list: the 5 Best Directorial Debuts of the Last 25 Years. The top five include some straight-out-of-film school sensations, playwrights turned filmmakers, outstanding visuals, and some killer performances. We also discuss the five films that did not quite make the list – and we promise NONE of us get mad about these films not making it…You can listen to us wherever...

We are back and it is time for our favorite part of the year: WE ARE DRAFTING AGAIN!!!! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they leave their choices up to the fate of the spinning wheel. A myriad of different topics and categories, more wild cards, and this time we are opening up the films that we rank – join us for a ton of fun and shenanigans. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can...