Film Trace

English Film History Film Reviews

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Episodes 131

Avg. Duration 59m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.2 (11)

Since Jun 2020

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

We trace the Life of a Film from conception to production all the way to its release and reception. You know when you dive into a film's wikipedia and imdb after watching it? Then the director's page, then the actor's page. Our show does that for you. We use our nerd superpowers to obsessively tell the story of a movie: how it came to be, how it played out, and what it means today. It is a crash course on a single film filled with primary documents, lovely asides, and frequent guest voices. It is an investigation and celebration of films both great and small.

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Recent Episodes

S16E10 The Rise of A24 - Spring Breakers (2013) and Kids (1995)

Jan 31, 2026 1h 17m

The season finale of our Rise of A24 series starts at the beginning, Harmony Korine's neon maximalist Spring Breakers (2013) as well as his first big break as the writer of Kids (1995).Problematic…

S16E9 The Rise of A24 - Enemy (2014) and The Tenant (1976)

Jan 05, 2026 1h 5m

The penultimate episode in our Rise of A24 season features two psychological free falls, Denis Villeneuve's Enemy (2014) and the infamous Roman Polanski's The Tenant (1976)Special Guest: Hollywood…

S16E8 The Rise of A24 - Green Room (2016) and Straw Dogs (1971)

Dec 01, 2025 1h 12m

In our seventh episode of The Rise of A24 series, we revisit the pitch black thriller Green Room (2016) and its even even darker precedent Straw Dogs (1971).Special Guests: David, comedian and…

S16E7 The Rise of A24 - It Comes at Night (2017) and The Crazies (1973)

Nov 06, 2025 59m

In our sixth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we plunge into the cold dark heart of humanity with It Comes at Night (2017) and The Crazies (1973)Special Guests: Bridget D. Brave, horror writer and…

S16E6 The Rise of A24 - First Reformed (2018) and Ordet (1955)

Oct 20, 2025 1h 14m

In our fifth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we go to church with Paul Schrader’s First Reformed (2018) and Carl Theodor Dreyer’s Ordet (1955).Special Guests: Jen and Sarah of the great podcasts -…

S16E5 Under the Silver Lake (2019) and L'Avventura (1960)

Sep 28, 2025 1h 12m

In our fourth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering the newly minted cult classic Under the Silver Lake (2019) and the art cinema bonanza of L'Avventura (1960)Special Guest - James…

S16E4 After Yang (2022) and Late Spring (1949)

Sep 14, 2025 1h 12m

In our third episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering Kogonada's quiet meditation on familial AI, After Yang (2022) alongside the wondrous Late Spring (1949) by Yasujiro Ozu. Special Guest…

S16E3 Audio Essay - The End of the Blum Supremacy - State of Horror Films 2025

Sep 01, 2025 47m

“If Blumhouse is in a slump, I’d like to tell that story. I don’t want other people to tell that story.”Jason Blum, The Town, July 2025In a baffling moment of industry transparency, Jason Blum called…

S16E2 The Rise of A24 - Talk to Me (2023) and Possession (1981)

Aug 27, 2025 1h 14m

In our second episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering the gonzo horror of the Philippou brothers in Talk to Me (2023) and the roots of elevated horror in Andrzej Żuławski's Possession…

S16E1 The Rise of A24 - Sorry, Baby (2025) and Eddington (2025)

Aug 11, 2025 1h 20m

We are back with a new season of Film Trace. In this season, we will survey the short but illustrious history of film studio upstart A24. We will analyze how they have made such a massive impact on…

S15E8 The Maltese Falcon (1941\1931)

Apr 01, 2025 1h 3m

In the season finale of our Visionary Remakes season, we investigate two versions of The Maltese Falcon, the original from 1931 and the more famous 1941 version.The Maltese Falcon has almost become…

S15E7 A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and Yojimbo (1961)

Mar 23, 2025 1h

In episode seven of our Visionary Remakes season, we traverse two classic westerns. First, Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) and its nearly immediate Italian reaction, Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars…

S15E6 King Kong (1976\1933)

Mar 12, 2025 1h 2m

In episode six of our Visionary Remakes season, we explore two versions of the King Kong myth, the original from 1933 and the 1970s remake. We toss in a dash of Peter Jackson's 2005 version as…

S15E5 The Fly (1986\1958)

Mar 02, 2025 1h 9m

In episode five of our Visionary Remakes season, we dissect the original The Fly from 1958 as well as David Cronenberg's bombastic remake from 1986.Special Guest: Daniel Malone - Host of the great…

S15E4 Cape Fear (1991\1962)

Feb 16, 2025 1h 8m

In episode four of our Visionary Remakes season, we cross-examine two versions of Cape Fear, the original starring a creepy and enigmatic Robert Mitchum, and the 1991 remake from Martin Scorsese…

S15E3 Dawn of the Dead (2004\1978)

Feb 09, 2025 1h 5m

In episode three of our Visionary Remakes season, we bite into Dawn of the Dead, the original by George Romero from 1978 and the kinetic remake by Zack Snyder from 2004.Special Guest: Karl…

S15E2 True Grit (2010\1969)

Feb 02, 2025 1h 1m

In episode two of our Visionary Remakes season, we survey the recent Coen brothers remake of True Grit (2010) and compare it to the original film, a John Wayne vehicle from 1969.Special Guest: Brian…

S15E1 Nosferatu (2024\1922)

Jan 27, 2025 1h 3m

A new season of Film Trace is here! This season we will try something a bit different. We are focusing on Visionary Remakes. In each episode, we will watch a remake made in the selected decade and…

S14E9 A House Divided: 2024 Films We Love, Films We Hate

Dec 10, 2024 1h 20m

A House Divided: 2024 Films We Love, Films We HateIn this special episode, Dan and Chris delve into the films that split them down the middle—where one of us loved a movie, and the other couldn't…

S14E8 While the City Sleeps (1956) and M (1931)

Oct 27, 2024 1h 8m

In the season finale of our Manhunt series, we trace the trajectory of Fritz Lang's exceptional beginnings with M (1931) to his wilting end in While the City Sleeps (1956).Fritz Lang had already…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Film Trace have?

Film Trace has published 131 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Film History, Film Reviews.

Is Film Trace still active?

Film Trace is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 59m.