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Scene by Scene

Scene by Scene

By: Justin Johnson & Joe Lefeber
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Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. On the first Friday of every month, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.

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Episodes
  • Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) | Dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) | Dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Beware of a Holy Whore, including the autobiographical elements, Fassbinder's painterly compositions, and how the film makes the viewer an active participant.


    See where Beware of a Holy Whore is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    • "Eclipse Series 39: Early Fassbinder" by Michael Koresky

    • "Hanna Schygulla: How Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Favourite Actor “Survived” His Abuse" by Thomas Coll

    • End of the Commune? (1970)

    • Fassbinder in 5: Michael Koresky on an Aesthetic Revolution (The Criterion Channel)

    • Life Stories: A Conversation with R.W. Fassbinder (The Criterion Channel)


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • Santa Lucia by Elvis Presley

    • Let's Go Get Stoned by Ray Charles


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • End of Year Review | 2025

    End of Year Review | 2025
    Jan 30 2026

    In this episode, we each reveal our top three films discussed on the podcast in 2025, reflect on the best and worst movies we watched throughout the year, and share our closing thoughts on 2025. We also included a few small segments rescued from 2025’s cutting room floor.


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • Avatar Trailer

    • Sneak Previews -"Best of 1980" (12-30-80)

    • Entertainment Tonight – “Leonard Maltin on the 10 Worst Movies of 1985”

    • CNBC Television - “How Netflix is Disrupting the Film Industry”

    • Return to Silent Hill Teaser Trailer


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019) | Dir. Julie Kimmel

    A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019) | Dir. Julie Kimmel
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode, we discuss Julie Kimmel's A Karate Christmas Miracle, including Eric Roberts, the film's treatment of Abby, and the Ken Del Vecchio cinematic universe.


    See where A Karate Christmas Miracle is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    • Justice For All Productions & Ken Del Vecchio YouTube Channel

    • Justice For All Productions Website

    • Hoboken International Film Festival Website

    • Local Filmmaker Judge Quits So He Can Promote Flick Ridiculing Obama

    • Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making by Michael Caine (Book)

    • Judge Kenny D - Personality Sizzle Reel

    • Kenneth Del Vecchio - Bio Video


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • A Karate Christmas Miracle Trailer

    • A Karate Christmas Miracle (Tubi Transfer)


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 19 mins
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