Frame by Frame
Ever finished a film or episode and thought, “That was good… but why?”Frame by Frame breaks down film and TV in a way that’s thoughtful, accessible, and actually enjoyable. I dig into storytelling, characters, and creative decisions — with a small side of industry and marketing insight to explain how things end up on screen in the first place.Think 80% analysis, 20% behind-the-scenes thinking, and zero pretence.
Spider-Noir: The Most Unique Superhero Show in Years?
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In this episode of Frame by Frame, I'm taking a deep dive into Spider-Noir, Prime Video's bold new superhero series starring Nicolas Cage.
Set in 1930s New York, Spider-Noir follows Ben Reilly, a private investigator and former vigilante known as The Spider, as he's pulled back into a world of crime, secrets and unfinished business. Along the way, I explore the show's noir atmosphere, Nicolas Cage's performance, the tragic origins of its villains, and why this version of Spider-Man feels so different from anything we've seen before.
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Stranger Things Season 5: Did it stick the Landing?
In this first episode of Frame by Frame, I break down the final season of Stranger Things and ask — did it actually deliver?
For me, it’s somewhere in the middle. It works in places… but never quite reaches the level it should.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why Will’s arc is the strongest part of the seasonThe one episode where everything actually clicksA quiet scene that shows what the story is really aboutHow over-explaining starts to kill tensionAnd why the ending feels slightly underwhelmingFollow @framebyframebyj on Instagram — and let me know wh...
Frame by Frame trailer
A new film & TV podcast is coming.
Frame by Frame breaks down movies and television — from storytelling and structure to the moments that stick with us.
Occasionally, we zoom out to look at audience reactions, presentation, and the business choices shaping what ends up on screen.
This is the trailer.
New episodes coming soon.
