1001 by 1

On this episode, Joey speaks with the creators of the short film "Largo", exploring its inception, emotional impact, and the challenges of bringing it to audiences. The filmmakers discuss the importance of empathy in storytelling, the casting process, and their outreach efforts in schools to educate young audiences about the refugee crisis. They also share insights into the festival circuit and th...

Join the 1001 by 1 crew for a special episode as we review the Oscar hopeful film from the Netherlands: Sven Bresser’s “Reedland”. We breakdown the amazing visuals and cinematography, the understated and extremely naturalistic performance from real reedcutter Gerrit Knobbe, and speculate as to what is happening with the narrative just beneath the surface. A film truly worthy of discussion – so tun...

This week we are continuing our countdown of the 25 Best Directorial Debuts of the 21st Century – 15-6. On our episode we discuss some horror, a documentary, a Best Picture nominee and so much more. Tune in and let us know if the films we chose would make your list. You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https:/...

We return to our regular episodes by delving into the world of a serial killer – OR how an obsessive filmmaker makes a film about obsessive people – by breaking down David Fincher’s “Zodiac”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they break down our three lead performances (and outstanding ensemble), if the three merging narratives work, and how amazing detailed the film is. Also, this week Adam recommends “...

WE ARE (FINALLY) BACK!!!! And we are coming in hot with a new list: the 1001 by 1 crew is breaking down the best debuts from directors in the last 25 years. Any film that meets this criterion from our 25 Best Film of the Last 25 Years are ineligible – this will leave room for us to talk about some indie darlings, breakout horror films, and riveting performances. You can listen to us wherever you l...

Indeed - an update on our temporary hiatus and what we got coming up! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/1001by1.bsky.social You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Facebook: fac...

We head on over to Loudon to see just what all this fuss is about regarding Father Grandier and Sister Agnes in Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 film “The Devils”. Myke from CineMusts joins the 1001 by 1 crew to discuss this long awaited episode (and mini tribute to Ian): the historical context and background of the film, our connection to Ken Russell, and what it is that rubs Adam the wrong way a...

We leave our village and head out into the woods that may (or may not) house evils spirits as we delve into Robert Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut: “The Witch”. Grant Z. of Best (and Worst) Picture Cast fame joins the 1001 by 1 crew to discuss the impeccable design, show vs tell nature of the script, and the comparisons to Ari Aster’s career. Also, this week Joey recommends “One Battle Af...

We just can’t get enough of our 25 Best Films of the Last 25 Years – so this week the 1001 by 1 crew recommend three films from their individual lists that did not make the composite, group list. These films include some comedies, some dramas, some international films, and some wild as f**k movies! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You...

We aimlessly float around Austin this week, going from coffee shop to dive bar and having famous singer’s extremely personal medical artifacts pushed on us as we visit Richard Linklater’s indie-darling “Slacker”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we discuss Linklater and his ever-changing style of filmmaking, the lack of narrative structure, and if we would rather watch this of “The Treasure of the Sierr...

We try a social experiment this week to see if we perform at a higher level of podcasting by constantly maintaining a .05% BAC – just like the gentlemen in Thomas Vinterberg’s “Another Round”. The 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Jen & Sarah of the Movies & Us podcast to break it all down: how we each got into Vinterberg, the camaraderie of our four teachers, and the standout performance of Mads Mikkel...

WE DID IT! We have come to end of our 25 best films of the last 25 years! While we have covered many great films so far, Joey leads us through our top 5, which includes:A Best Picture winning filmA feature film debutA film about HollywoodA film set during WWIIA complete fucking surpriseYou can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us o...

We check out just how the bright lights on Broadway are we discuss Bob Fosse’s seminal and maybe/maybe-not autobiographical film “All that Jazz.” The 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Kieran B. from Best Picture Cast to talk about an all time Roy Scheider performance, the behind-the-scenes problems with Bob Fosse, and the filmmaking techniques (specifically the editing) that excel in the film. Also, thi...

We crack into the upper echelon of our Top 25 films of the last 25 years, breaking down #10-6! Joey continues leading us through our choices, this time containing:• Two Best Picture Winners • One Best Picture Nominee • An Early Adam/Britt/Joey episode • A Beautifully Shot FilmYou can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagra...

The power of Christ compels you to listen to this episode on the seminal 1970s horror film “The Exorcist”. The 1001 by 1 gang is joined by horror writer/podcaster/aficionado Brian Keiper to discuss the religion symbolism and themes, the performances (both seen and heard), and what specific moments stand out after seeing this film so many times. Also, this week Adam recommends “Sorcerer” (available...

We delve further into our list of the best films of the 21st century – this week we discuss 15-11. Joey guides us through a list that contains:- A movie in a fairytale place - A different look at WWII - An animated film - A film with its own 1001by1 episode - A movie that Adam does not likeYou can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find...

The moors and heather of England are brought to Hollywood in this Best Picture nominated adaptation of the famed Emily Bronte novel “Wuthering Heights”. The 1001 by 1 crew and joined by Britt’s sister, Erin (previously on our “Laura” episode) to discuss what the movie gets wrong in adapting the book, the lack of on-set chemistry, what makes something “gothic”, and if Sir Laurence Olivier actually...

We delve further into our list of the best films of the 21st century – this week we discuss 20-16. Joey guides us through a list that contains a Best Picture winner, a Best Picture loser, three international films, a fairytale, an anime, and two films that made all three of our lists! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on...

A very special treat for you all: Joey and his son, Cole, partook in the new Marvel film "The Fantastic Four: First Steps". They decided to record a short chat about what they thought of the film - ENJOY!You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Bluesky: https:/...

NOTE: There was an issue with our audio this week – we apologize in advance. This week we enter the squared circle and try not to turn heel as we discuss Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler”. The 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Greg “Oz” (frequent co-host on Best Picture Cast and Worst Picture Cast) to dissent the world of wrestling, the wonder that is Marisa Tomei, and is Mickey Rourke would have reache...

This week we start our dive into what we at 1001 by 1 believe are the 25 best films of the last 25 years! Our fearless leader Joey takes us through the first five films on our list: we span the globe, genres, and even the sky with these films.

From contemporary Paris to fascist Italy, this week we tackle one of the most controversial films ever made: Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom”. The 1001 by 1 crew is joined this week by previous guest and host of The Revisionist’s Almanac to break down the themes Pasolini was investigating, the extremities of nudity and the works of the Marquis de Sade, and if the movie is as...

We take a break from a regularly scheduled programming to let you know what it coming up for 1001 by1. We start by picking the categories for our Season 7 Draft (coming later this Season) and preview our definitive 1001 by 1 Top 25 films of the last 25 years! You can listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find us on Twitter: x.com/1001by1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.in...

From Vienna to Paris, this week we dive into about police brutality and youthful anger in Mathieu Kassovitz’s stellar black & white film “La Haine”. Join the crew as we discuss the three amazing co-led performances, the authenticity of shooting on location, and the events that inspired the film. “La Haine” was a highlight at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995 and became a burden on the filmmaker – w...

From a movie that thinks it is deep to a movie that will charm you beyond belief, this week we discuss Richard Linklater’s two-hander “Before Sunrise”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they break down the killer chemistry between Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, the beautiful Vienna backdrops, and how this movie sets up the rest of the trilogy. Also, this week Adam recommends “Everybody Wants Some!!” (avail...