The Long Goodbye (1973): A Cinematic Love Letter to Noir

The Long Goodbye (1973) reimagines the classic noir detective Philip Marlowe, as portrayed by Elliot Gould, in a way that both honors and subverts the genre's conventions. Set against the backdrop of a disillusioned 1970s Los Angeles, the film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal within a murky plot where everyone seems to be lying. Throughout the discussion, the hosts dive into the film's unique cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond and its rich character dynamics, highlighting how Altman's direction creates a sense of constant movement and intrigue. Time Stamps01:38 Introduction and welcoming guest Christian de Rezendez03:19 Plot Synopsis and Trailer49:28 Final Thoughts, Ratings, andVault Decision56:28 Movie Pairings and Recommendations01:12:23 Updates on Slatersville Documentary01:14:31 Wrap-upWatch Slatersvilles: America's First Mill Village - On TUBI - Watch all available episodes through https://www.firstmillvillage.comRSVP for the 100th Episode Extravaganza on January 10th, 2025 (6pm-10pm). This is a Free Event but space is very limited.Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app:https://backtotheframerate.comBack to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframeratehttps://www.facebook.com/backtotheframeratehttps://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframeratehttps://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate - Where you can watch video versionsEmail us at [email protected] Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate