It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

🎄 In Episode 34 of Film By Numbers, we use Miracle on 34th Street as our festive jumping-off point to talk about Christmas movies as a whole.

Along the way, we compare and contrast it with other seasonal favorites, including National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Carol, and It’s a Wonderful Life. From heartfelt tradition to sharp comedy and moral lessons, we explore how different Christmas movies capture the spirit of the season in their own ways.

Is Miracle on 34th Street the definitive Christmas movie, or just one piece of a much bigger holiday canon?

Join us as we break down the films that define Christmas at the movies. 🎅🎬

Hosts: Phil Slatter & David Woods

Produced & Edit: Matt Simmonds

In this laugh-packed episode of Film by Numbers, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully absurd world of Lt. Frank Drebin as we explore Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult—and the entire Naked Gun trilogy. From sight gags to slapstick, deadpan delivery to jokes that should not work (but absolutely do), we break down what makes this series a comedic landmark.

Join us as we discuss the legacy of the Zucker–Abrahams–Zucker style, Leslie Nielsen’s pitch-perfect performance, the trilogy’s most iconic moments, and how the films hold up today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Police Squad’s most chaotic detective, this episode is guaranteed to bring the laughs—intentionally or otherwise.

Hosts: Phil Slatter & David Woods

Produced & Edit by: Matt Simmonds

Original Music: Neil Parmar

In Episode 32, we dive headfirst into the zombie horror genre, exploring what makes it endlessly compelling — from its bleak social metaphors to its ever-shifting rules of survival. We break down the evolution of zombie cinema, the tropes we love, the ones we’re tired of, and how the genre keeps reinventing itself for new audiences.

Whether you're fascinated by the genre as a whole or curious about the under-the-radar horror gem, Virus 32, this new episode offers a lively, thoughtful look at both.

🎧 Press play and let the numbers lead you into the outbreak.

Hosts: Phil Slatter & David Woods

Produced and Edited by: Matthew Simmonds

Original music: Neil Parmar