Out of the Past (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

This week we're covering what is possibly the best Noir film ever made, "Out of the Past." We discuss the creation of the script by Daniel Mainwaring and its development under director, Jacques Tourneur. We also discuss Robert Mitchum's various antics on set. After the background is covered, we dive into the plot and describe the scenes that we love. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

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