1001 by 1

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 DeNiro instead of Danny Aiello. Also, this week the guys both have Spike Lee recommendations: Adam with “Malcolm X” (available on HBO Max) and Ian with “25th Hour” (available on Hoopla).

0:00 – Intros/We Can’t Do Math/The “Before” Triology/“Irreversible” & “Event Horizon”

6:24 – “One Night in Miami…” & “Malcolm & Marie” (Potential Spoilers)

14:13 – “Bamboozled”

21:44 – Adam’s recommend “Malcolm X”

28:55 – Ian’s recommend “25th Hour”

37:01 – “Do the Right Thing” Stats/History

53:48 – “Do the Right Thing” Plot/Thoughts

1:42:46 – Closing Thoughts

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 & interesting career of Demme, and just how influential the film is. In addition, you can hear their thoughts on the recent Golden Globe nominations (including why “Hamilton” and “The Little Things” are showing up). Also, this week Adam recommends “Red Dragon” (available to rent on major streaming platforms) and Ian recommends “Trees Lounge” (included with your Prime, Hoopla, or Tubi subscriptions).

0:00 – Intros/RIP Christopher Plummer

4:40 – “The Little Things”

12:30 – “His House”

15:30 – “Hamilton” and Golden Globe nominations reactions

23:43 – Ian’s recommendation “Trees Lounge”

27:20 – Adam’s recommendation “Red Dragon”

30:07 – “The Silence of the Lambs” Stats/History

49:53 – “The Silence of the Lambs” Plot/Thoughts

1:58:20 – Closing Thoughts

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 being dated but also not holding up as well as they thought. Also, this week Ian recommends the series “Horace and Pete’s” (available on Hulu) and Adam recommends “Ready or Not (available on Cinemax or to rent on any major streaming service).

0:00-4:34 – Intros/Some Cameron Crowe thoughts

4:34-8:44 – Cronenberg’s “Crash”

8:44-10:38 – Altman’s “California Split”

10:38-17:22 – “Pieces of a Woman” and the tumultuous life of Shia LeBouf

17:22-22:08 – “Ready or Not”

22:08-27:52 – “Horace and Pete’s”

27:52-39:12 – “The Rules of the Game” – Stats and History

39:12-1:11:07 – “The Rules of the Game” – Plot and Thoughts

1:11:07 – Closing Thoughts/Replacements

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 multiple takes, and if his best films are actually in the book. Adam also interviews actor/clown/magician Chris Bange about Chaplin and other key comedic figures and just what it means to be a clown. Also, this week Adam recommends “Promising Young Woman” & Ian recommends “Ammonite” (both available to rent on most major platforms.”

0:00-4:21 – Intros/Ian’s thoughts on the “Fast & Furious” franchise

4:21-15:48 – Adam’s Movie Marathon

15:48-19:40 – Adam’s recommend “Promising Young Woman”

19:40-25:28 – Ian’s recommend “Ammonite”

25:28-34:11 – “City Lights” stats & history

34:11-1:04:52 – Interview with Chris Bange

1:04:52-1:35:08 – “City Lights” analysis

1:35:08-end – Wrap/Answers

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 top 5 films (spoiler alert: Cars 2 is the WORST Pixar film). We share some laughs, some cries, and some profanity (this is who we are), but ultimately we share a love of Pixar films and we hope you enjoy!

0:00-11:32 – Intros/Pixar History

11:32-21:52 – Pixar Short Films (Top 5)

21:52-30:41 – Pixar “Easter Eggs”

29:41-44:39 – Bottom 3 Pixar Films

44:39-1:28:37 – Top 5 Pixar Films

1:28:37-1:46:29 – Total List/General Pixar Film Chat

1:46:29-end – Wrap Up

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 and films. It is a big journey, but you’ve got friends here at 1001 by 1 and we believe you will love it.

0:00-5:01 – Intros/First Viewing Experiences

5:01-9:15 – Stella’s Thoughts

9:15-10:52 – Reactions to Stella’s Thoughts

10:52-56:13 – Toy Story

56:13-1:20:24 – Toy Story 2

1:20:24-1:54:57 – Toy Story 3

1:54:57-2:17:56 – Toy Story 4

2:17:56-End – Thesis statements/Wrap Up

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 and more on a very special Christmas episode.

0:00-2:32 – Intros/Plugs/Shout Outs

2:32-14:02 – Top 10 Supporting Performances in Fincher’s films

14:02-57:29 – A Christmas Story

57:29-59:29 – Other Christmas Films

59:29-1:03:13 – Ian’s Replacement

1:03:13-1:15:32 – What makes a Christmas film & Top 20 Alternative Christmas Films

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 seen since the last time they recorded, they chat (spoiler free) about the new David Fincher Film “Mank”, and discuss the best performances in Fincher Films.

0:00-6:11 – Intros/How Are You?/Below Freezing chat

6:11-12:22 – Warner. Bros & HBO Max

12:22-15:26 – Timestamps & Spoilers

15:26-19:56 – Patreon Changes

19:56-40:57 – Changes to the Book

40:57-1:20:00 – Top 5 Things We’ve Seen Since We Last Recorded

1:20:00-1:34:28 – “Mank” thoughts

1:34:28-end – Top 10 Fincher Performances

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 and bad), and first viewings of the film. The conversation also broadens into the top 10 most profitable indie films of all time and the idea of “toxic fandom”. Also, this week Chas recommends “Scare Me” (available on Shudder), Ian recommends “Willow Creek” (available on Prime or Kanopy), and Adam recommends “Under the Skin” (available on Kanopy).

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 HAVING WONDERFUL GUESTS ON THE SHOW!!!), what you can expect in Season 3, and of course…LISTS! The worst films we discussed & the best films we discussed are on the table, but who will pick which films? Do we discuss your favorites? You’ll have to tune in to find out.