1001 by 1

Last season we discussed the 1975 film “Nashville” and talked around the other nominees for Best Picture that year. On this episode, we delve into one of those nominees – Sidney Lumet’s “Dog Day Afternoon”. Thanks to our Patreon member Ryan Michael Zepp, he suggested this film and we dove into everything: the real life story the film was based on, Pacino vs. Nicholson throughout the 70s, and just...

We’re back with another double feature of short films…and while they’re both original in their storytelling, their executions could not be more different. Join the guys at 1001 by 1 this week as they discuss Stan Brakhage’s “Dog Star Man” and Chris Marker’s “La Jetee”, do a little delving into the world of Gaspar Noe, and yes – even tackle the recent “Synder Cut”. Also, this week Ian recommends th...

After spending so much time in the last few decades of film, we at 1001 by 1 decided to jump back to the 1960s. Our first William Wyler film; our first Audrey Hepburn film; and our first time with this guest. Adam and Ian welcome Kieran B. from the “Best Picture Cast” to discuss the romantic comedy “Roman Holiday”. Join the gang as they discuss Hepburn’s breakout role, black & white filming vs. sh...

We are merging our discussion on “Birdman” into a larger, more comprehensive look at the films of Alejandro González Iñárritu: “Amores Perros”, “21 Grams”, “Babel”, “Biutiful”, “Birdman”, and “The Revenant”. Join Ian and Adam as they talk about Iñárritu’s past, his frequent collaborators, and major themes he likes to explore. They also discuss whether or not Iñárritu’s work falls into the minds of...

This episode starts our two week look into the works of Alejandro González Iñárritu by discussing his only film in the book – the Best Picture winning “Birdman”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss whether or not the film is pretentious, how important (or not) the one-take aspect of the film is, and the ensemble put together for the film. Is there a split decision this week? Tune in to find out. Als...

As we continue to delve into the work of directors whom we have yet to talk about on the show, we decided to go back to the “film noir” well. This week the guys at 1001 by 1 explore the Robert Siodmak directed film “The Killers”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss the Hemingway short story, the Tarkovsky student film, and the Don Siegal remake – all in relation to the Burt Lancaster/Ava Gardner led...

We love to talk about cinema here at 1001 by 1 – and we LOVE to talk about cinema that we LOVE. This week, we dive into the 25th anniversary of Danny Boyle’s sophomore film “Trainspotting”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss Boyle’s Mt. Rushmore, whether or not the film glorifies heroin use, and the sequel we didn’t know we need. Also, this Ian recommends “Love Liza” (available with Prime or Tubi)...

It’s Black History Month and we at 1001 by 1 want to celebrate by discussing one of the most prolific and influential directors and (arguably) their greatest cinematic achievement: Spike Lee & “Do the Right Thing”. Join Adam and Ian as they break down how important and prescient the film has remained, just how terrible “Driving Miss Daisy” is, and what the film would have looked like with Robert D...

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by discussing one of the best thrillers ever made about a cannibal and an FBI agent on its 30th anniversary. That’s right, 1001 by 1 is elated to discuss the 1991 Jonathan Demme film “The Silence of the Lambs”. Please join Adam and Ian this week as they dive into the history of the film, the casting of Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, the weird &...

Here at 1001 by 1, we have discussed some of the most prolific French filmmakers: from Truffaut to Clouzot & Varda to Goddard. This week we can add Jean Renoir to the list as we discuss his film “The Rules of the Game”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss this much beloved film (especially to the voters of the Sight and Sound poll) while sharing some of their concerns about the film (in terms of it...

Having spent so much time recently talking about films of the last 25 years, the guys at 1001 by 1 decided to jump in their time machine and travel back 90 years to celebrate the anniversary of a comedic classic. That’s right – this week Adam and Ian discuss their first Chaplin film be delving into “City Lights”. Join the crew as they discuss the multiple years of this film’s production, Chaplin’s...

We continue our Toy Story conversation into the much bigger world of Pixar. This week, the guys at 1001 by 1 discuss the history of Pixar (and some of its more recent & troubling moments), the Pixar “easter eggs” that connect the films, and even spend some time chatting about the short films. Then, Adam and Ian spar over the 23 theatrical films released from Pixar – focusing on the bottom 3 and to...

Adam & Ian decided to start season three BIG by covering all four films in the Toy Story franchise. Join the guys at 1001 by 1 as they discuss the great vocal casting throughout the series, the highs & lows & emotional moments throughout each film, and discover what still stands up after more than 25 years. Also, Adam’s daughter, Stella, shares her unique 6-year-old perspective on the characters a...

It’s that time of the year: the trees are up, the gifts are wrapped, and Adan & Ian are disagreeing about the 1983 Christmas class “A Christmas Story”. Join the guys at 1001 by 1 discuss this film (and lots of other Christmas films) and draw lines in the sand: Can Adam say a negative thing about the film? Does Ian hate consumerism? What would this film look like with Jack Nicholson in it? All this...

WE’RE BAAAAAACK (…kind of…). It has been quite some time since the guys at 1001 by 1 got together (virtually, of course) to talk movies and so they needed to catch up. Please enjoy our bonus episode in which Adam & Ian discuss the Warner Bros. decision in regards to HBO Max, timestamping the podcast, changes in the book and changes to the Patreon. Also, the guys list the 5 best things they have se...

We could not let Halloween season pass us by without chatting about a scary movie and wouldn’t you know it: we picked a divisive film amongst the 1001 by 1 team. This week we are discussing the surprise hit and (temporary?) cultural phenomenon: “The Blair Witch Project”. Adam and Ian are joined this week by lifelong horror fan Chas Messmer to discuss the themes of the film, the legacy (both good a...

Here it is folks…OUR 100th EPISODE!!! They said it couldn’t be done, they said “you’ll never make it”, but that all that did was motivate us more. Who is this “they” you speak of? It doesn’t matter – the point is we’re wrapping up Season 2 with a look back at what was a huge season for us. Listen in as we talk about some of the changes we made to the show this season (including, but not limited to...

As we began our “decade-by-decade” celebration of film, we started with an important film. Not only is that how we are ending this run of films, but we are also checking off the “Foreign Film” and “Documentary” boxes by watching Patricio Guzman’s 2010 film “Nostalgia for the Light”. This week, Adam and Ian do their best to explore what happened in Chile in 1973: the coup, Pinochet’s dictatorship,...

A film so epic that 2 hours and 2 hosts were not enough. We welcome Josh Nielson (certified Russell Crowe expert) to discuss the epic 2000 blockbuster “Gladiator”. During the episode, the gang explores the work of Ridley Scott (and ponder whether the four films he has in the book are the right ones), Russell Crowe (each participant shares their Mt. Rushmore of Crowe performances), and what films “...

We started 2020 with a Scorsese anniversary knowing full well that there would be one more before 2020 ended. As we proceed to 1990 we proceed to one of our favorite films here at 1001 by 1: “Goodfellas”. Adam and Ian try to limit how much they gush about this film, but cannot help but discuss the wonderful cast, glorious dialogue, and iconic tracking shots. Also, we learn that Adam drove hundreds...

A new decade, a new director, and a new guest! We have arrive at 1980 to discuss our first David Lynch film “The Elephant Man” with actor/filmmaker/David Lynch fanatic MJ Seiber. Join us as we breakdown all things David Lynch (yes…even “Dune”), MJ’s personal experience with the theatrical version of “The Elephant Man”, and just what Roger Ebert though of this film. Also, this week Ian recommends a...

We have made it to the back half of our decade-by-decade celebration of film and landed at 1970 to discuss the Jack Nicholson led “Five Easy Pieces”. During the episode, the guys at 1001 by 1 talk about the BBS, Jack Nicholson’s “Mt. Rushmore”, and just how gorgeous the Pacific Northwest is (but don’t move here, it’s not that nice…) Also, this week Ian recommends “The King of Marvin Gardens” and A...

This week we wrap up our Billy Wilder double-feature by jumping 10 years ahead to 1960 and his Best Picture winning film – “The Apartment”. During the episode, Adam and Ian discuss the AFI’s Top 20 Laughs of All Time (and whether or not those film are actually funny), what it means for actors to not deviate from the script at all, and just how good Jack Lemmon & Shirley MacLaine really are. In add...

As we cross into 1950, the guys at 1001 by 1 are going to finally to chat about one of the most prolific directors of this era by discussing two of his film in consecutive episodes. That director is Billy Wilder and the first film we’ll be discussing is “Sunset Blvd.”. During the episode, Adam ranks all five films nominated for Best Picture in 1950, Ian doesn’t fall into his normal trap (we’ll exp...

Moving along here from 1930 to 1940 brings a huge change in storytelling: from a gritty World War I film to a children’s story about being your best. That’s right – it’s 1940 and we’re discussing the Disney, animated classic “Pinocchio”. Join Adam and Ian (who have no strings to hold them down) as they discuss whether or not “Sleeping Beauty” is a good movie, serenade you with a song from “South P...