Episodes

  • 186 - Season 5 Finale

    186 - Season 5 Finale
    Feb 14 2025
    Step right up, the 1001 by 1 gang have made it to the end of another season. We conclude this set of films by talking about our new favorite gimmicks from the year, the director rankings, and our favorite films covered. Join us for a celebratory episode and some teases for Season 6!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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • A Real Pain x 3 Travel Films

    A Real Pain x 3 Travel Films
    Feb 7 2025
    With the Oscars inching ever so closer, we dive into the world of the Jesse Eisenberg written/directed/starring “A Real Pain”. We discuss the playwriting nature of the dialogue, the simplicity of the story, and the wonderful performances by both Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Afterward, the 1001 by 1 gang drop 3 recommendations for films that deal with character travelling around. 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    35 mins
  • 185 - Definitive Wong Kar Wai Ranking

    185 - Definitive Wong Kar Wai Ranking
    Jan 31 2025
    We wrap up Season 5 with our final definitive director ranking of the year by discussing the man with dark sunglasses from Hong Kong: Wong Kar Wai. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down all 10 of his feature films, discuss the vibes within each of these films, and debate what is the best Wong Kar Wai film. Is it “Chungking Express” or “In the Mood for Love”? Or who knows, are you a fan of “My Blueberry Nights” and Norah Jones’ performance? Tune in and see what the ranking has in store! Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Wong Kar Wai 11:43 Themes of Loneliness and Collaboration 18:31 Wong Kar Wai's Unique Directing Style 24:07 The Emotional Depth of Wong Kar Wai's Films 30:46 The Evolution of Wong Kar Wai's Work 36:55 The Journey to Gold: A Parent's Perspective 52:30 Diving into 'My Blueberry Nights': A Critical Analysis 59:56 Exploring Character Dynamics and Relationships 01:05:55 Wong Kar Wai's Collaborators and Their Impact 01:17:01 Diving into Ashes of Time and Its Reception 01:24:31 Personal Connections to Film 01:36:11 Diving into 'Days of Being Wild' 01:46:32 The Complexities of '2046' 01:53:25 Emotional Depth in Film 02:00:51 The Grandmaster: A Cinematic Journey 02:15:00 Happy Together: A Study of Toxic Relationships 02:26:59 In the Mood for Love: Mastery of Emotion and Memory 02:31:59 Exploring 'Chungking Express' and Its Impact 02:46:01 Comparative Analysis of Wong Kar Wai's Films 02:52:02 Season Recap and Future Directions 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    2 hrs and 54 mins
  • Emilia Perez x 3 Movies That Made Us Ask "WTF Did I Just Watch?"

    Emilia Perez x 3 Movies That Made Us Ask "WTF Did I Just Watch?"
    Jan 24 2025
    The 1001 by 1 crew gets ready for Oscar season by briefly discussing the polarizing film from Jacques Audiard on Netflix “Emilia Perez”. We break the few things that do work (notably Zoe Saldana), the many things that don’t work (trust us, there are oodles), and what the film’s Academy Award chances are. Afterwards, we each give three movies that when we finished made us the ask the question (for better or worse), “What the f**k did I just watch?” Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Amelia Perez 03:02 Cast and Critical Reception 05:50 Themes and Character Analysis 09:00 Narrative Structure and Confusion 11:58 Cultural Representation and Sensitivity 14:58 Acting Performances and Critiques 18:02 Oscar Predictions and Industry Reactions 20:54 Comparative Analysis with Other Films 23:59 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 30:38 Unexpected Cinematic Journeys 32:05 Exploring the Wild Side of Film 34:21 Diving into Dark Themes 37:44 The Grindhouse Experience 40:08 Uninvited Guests and Psychological Thrills 42:35 The Art of the Mind-Bending Narrative 46:00 Bizarre Cinematic Experiences 49:16 Recent Discoveries in Film 52:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    59 mins
  • 184 - Jacob's Ladder

    184 - Jacob's Ladder
    Jan 17 2025
    Our last guest for the season and our last regular episode brings us to 1990 and a movie about religion and demons…or maybe it’s just what you see when you’re dying in Vietnam…whose to say? Join the 1001 by 1 crew and Kieran B. from Best Picture Cast as they discuss Adrian Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” and everything that encompasses it: Elizabeth Pena’s character, Danny Aiello swinging for it, and whether or not Tim Robbins is a “good” actor. Also, this week Kieran recommends “Smile 2” (available on Paramount+ or PVOD), Joey recommends “Take Shelter” (available to rent on most major platforms), Adam recommends “Body Double” (currently on The Criterion Channel), and Britt recommends “Carnival of Souls”(free on Kanopy). 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Nosferatu x 3 Vampire Films

    Nosferatu x 3 Vampire Films
    Jan 10 2025
    We’re just coming out of the Christmas season, so what does that mean? Clearly it means gothic horror and mustached counts in an incredibly detailed Robert Eggers world because this week we are discussing “Nosferatu” and giving you three vampire film recommendations. Do we take Aaron Taylor-Johnson down a peg or two? Yes! Do we gush over the worldbuilding? Of course. Are we unanimous on the portrayal of Count Orlok…tune in to find out! 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    58 mins
  • 183 - Viy

    183 - Viy
    Jan 3 2025
    Did someone say Russian folk horror? Well…if not, then WE DID! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down the Gogol source material, the amazing practical effects, and the so-so acting? Does the vibe of this film work for all of us? Tune in to find out! Also, this week Britt recommends “November” (free on Kanopy), Joey recommends “Heretic” (currently on PVOD), and Adam recommends “Hell House, LLC” (available on Shudder). 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 3 Favorite 2024 Watches

    3 Favorite 2024 Watches
    Dec 27 2024
    As we near the end of 2024, we here at 1001 by 1 would like to share with you some of our favorite watches from the past 365 days. We have some 2024 films, some TV series, and even some films from years past. A lot of our favorite watches came as episodes for our 1001 by 1 by 3 series (go check those out), but we thought we would recommend a few more flicks before the calendar reads 2025! 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: facebook.com/1001by1 You can find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1001by1pod You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
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    48 mins