Episodes
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Episode 57: The Set-Up
For this week’s episode, we watch a very early Robert Wise film, The Set-Up! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. If you want to read the poem...
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Episode 56: Berlin Express
For this week’s episode, we visit bombed-out postwar Germany with Berlin Express! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. Please also join...
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Episode 55: The Third Man
For this week’s episode, we visit one of the great British noir films, The Third Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the heck out if it. The film is readily available on streaming on Netflix, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, and Amazon....
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Episode 54: Rear Window
For this week’s episode, we conclude our Jimmy Stewart series as we view Hitchcock’s delightful Rear Window! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu…
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Episode 53: Winchester ’73
For this week’s episode, we continue with our Jimmy Stewart series as we visit Anthony Mann’s noir-western, Winchester ’73! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube,...
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Episode 52: Call Northside 777
For this week’s episode, we launch into a Jimmy Stewart series, starting with Call Northside 777! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil things. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, and Amazon. Please also…
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Episode 51: Body Heat
For this week’s episode, we delve into Lawrence Kasdan’s steamy 80’s thriller, Body Heat! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because don’t care about spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. Please also…
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Episode 50: Double Indemnity
FINALLY, it’s here! For episode 50, former co-host Windy returns to the podcast for an episode about Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we dive right into the plot. The film is readily available on streaming with a...
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Episode 49: Diabolique
In this week’s episode, we introduce Tonya to another Henri-Georges Clouzot masterpiece: the truly wicked Diabolique! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because of spoilers. No, really, we are truly, honestly serious this time… you don’t want this one spoiled…
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Episode 48: Gilda
This week, we watch the amazing Rita Hayworth in Gilda! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Rita Hayworth truly must be witnessed. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. It…
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Episode 47: Vertigo
This week, we go see Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo in 70mm, and then we have a whole lot to say about it! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because oh boy do we spoil all the details. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon,...
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Episode 46: Chinatown
This week, we are joined by geography professor David Tyler McKay for a discussion about Chinatown! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the hell out of it. The film is readily available on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google...
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Episode 45: Desert Fury
This week, we are joined by Matthew Kessen for a very rare screening of Desert Fury! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode… if you can. This is sadly a very difficult movie to track down right now. We were lucky enough to see an actual film print at The Heights...
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Episode 44: The Long Goodbye
This week, we close our Marlowe trilogy with Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s fascinating. This film can be found for streaming rental from Amazon and Vudu. Please join us again on March 21st, when we continue...
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Episode 43: The Big Sleep
This week, we watch Bogey and Bacall in The Big Sleep! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it should truly be experienced. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services. Please join us again on March...
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Episode 42: Murder, My Sweet
This week, we watch Dick Powell (!) play Philip Marlowe (!!!) in Murder, My Sweet! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Dick Powell is a delight to behold. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services....
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Episode 41: The Manchurian Candidate
In this week’s episode, we felt like talking about politics for some reason, so we watched The Manchurian Candidate! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because if you haven’t seen the movie by now, you owe yourself a treat. This film can is a little hard to…
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Episode 40: Sweet Smell of Success
In this week’s episode, we have MANY THINGS TO SAY about Sweet Smell of Success! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it has one of the sharpest, most cynical scripts in all cinema history. This film can currently be seen streaming on FilmStruck, iTunes,...
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Episode 39: The Thin Man
In this week’s episode, we lighten up a bit (and drunken up a bit) for the holidays, with The Thin Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it is oh so delightful. This film can currently be seen streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, and...
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Episode 38: Cape Fear (1991)
In this week’s episode, we follow up our screening of the original Cape Fear with Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because DeNiro’s appetite for scenery chewing must be witnessed. This film can currently be seen streaming on...
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Episode 37: Cape Fear (1962)
In this week’s episode, we go back to our Robert Mitchum well with a screening of the original Cape Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Robert Mitchum demands it. This film can currently be rented from Amazon, YouTube, and iTunes. Please join us...
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Episode 36: The Long Good Friday
In this week’s episode, we watch a film that made a star out of Bob Hoskins: The Long Good Friday! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s amazing and it has Helen Mirren in it. This film can be a challenge to find right now, since the Criterion...
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Episode 35: Odd Man Out
In this week’s episode, we get our James Mason on with a viewing of Odd Man Out! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this film is fascinating. This film can be rented on Amazon Prime, and is available on DVD. Please join us on November 7th when we...
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Episode 34: Sorcerer
In this week’s episode, we look at William Friedkin’s 1970s remake of Wages of Fear, Sorcerer! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this is a film to be experienced. This film can be rented in HD on Amazon Prime, and is available on DVD and Blu-Ray in…
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Episode 33: The Wages of Fear
In this week’s episode, we take a look at Henri-Georges Clouzot’s masterpiece of tension, Le salaire de la peur, aka The Wages of Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this is a film you have to witness. This film is part of The Criterion…
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Episode 32: Rancho Notorious
In this week’s episode, we welcome playwright/actor Kelvin Hatle to our table as we discuss what happens when Fritz Lang directs a western: Rancho Notorious! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because you really must witness at least the drinking game scene....
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Episode 31: Ministry of Fear
In this week’s episode, we have a grand time talking about all that cake in Fritz Lang’s Ministry of Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s loads of fun and we don’t want to spoil it for you. This film is available on DVD from Amazon and...
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Episode 30: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
In this week’s episode, we thoroughly enjoy a movie banned personally by Joseph Goebbels: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the second part of the episode will probably make no sense whatsoever if you don’t. This film is...
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Episode 29: Night of the Hunter
In this week’s episode, we take a long look at the only film ever directed by Charles Laughton: Night of the Hunter! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we not only discuss spoilers, but we talk about them at length. This film is easily available on…
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Episode 28: The Naked Kiss
In this week’s episode, we revisit Samuel Fuller’s filmography with a viewing of The Naked Kiss! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we dive straight into discussion. This film is available on Hulu Plus, Amazon, and iTunes. We apologize for the late...
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Episode 27: Pickup on South Street
In this week’s episode, we go through the pros and cons (heh) of Samuel Fuller’s Pickup on South Street! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we go straight into spoiler territory. This film is sadly not available on any “official” streaming channels at...
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Episode 26: Rififi
In this week’s episode, we thoroughly enjoy Jules Dassin’s heist masterpiece, Rififi! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because spoilers abound! This film comes and goes on Hulu Plus, but it is part of the Criterion Collection, so it is easily available on…
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Episode 25: Kiss Me Deadly
On this giddy episode, we visit Robert Aldrich’s groundbreaking Mickey Spillane adaptation, Kiss Me Deadly! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we head straight for the spoiler room. This film is a little hard to find on the official streaming channels...
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Episode 24: Red Rock West
This week, we head into Nicolas Cage territory with Red Rock West, a mid-1990s noir/western from the folks who later brought us Joy Ride. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we plunge quickly into the spoiler pool. This film is currently available for...
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Episode 23: Caged
This week, we watch the hard-hitting prototype for every women-in-prison film, Caged. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s a great film. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play. Join us on May 7th for…
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Episode 22: Sunset Boulevard
This week, we finally watch one of the greatest films noir that ever noired: Sunset Boulevard. (Yes, dear listeners, we also did a full episode on Sunset Boulevard over on the parent podcast Reel Education back in 2014. The two shows are different. The first one features Melissa’s full barrage of...
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Episode 21: Where the Sidewalk Ends
This week, we watch Where the Sidewalk Ends, Otto Preminger’s steely cop drama. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s a great film, and we spoil the ending. This film is currently available on DirecTV and on DVD. There are also stray free copies of…
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Episode 20: Gun Crazy
This week, we watch the 1950 bank-robbing love story, Gun Crazy, aka Deadly Is the Female! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s great, and we discuss it at length. This film is currently available on iTunes and on DVD. (There are also a few stray...
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Episode 19: Night and the City
This week, we watch Jules Dassin’s London-based masterpiece, Night and the City! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s excellent, and we spoil the ending. This film is currently available on DVD, and there is also currently a copy on YouTube with…
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Episode 18: Elevator to the Gallows
This week, we watch the amazing noir/French New Wave hybrid, Elevator to the Gallows! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because, seriously, it’s amazing. This film is currently available on Hulu Plus and on DVD. Join us on February 21st for our episode on…
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Episode 17: The Public Enemy
This week, we watch the pre-Hayes Code pre-noir gangster classic, The Public Enemy! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s a great gangster flick. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and…
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Episode 16: The Asphalt Jungle
This week, we watch John Huston’s great heist flick, The Asphalt Jungle! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s a truly fun movie. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and is also…
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Episode 15: The Big Heat
This week, we watch Fritz Lang’s amazing noir, The Big Heat! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it is truly great. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and is also available on DVD. Join us...
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Episode 14: Johnny Guitar
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Pat Wick and we watch the bizarre noir-western, Johnny Guitar! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because, really, it must be seen to be believed. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes,...
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Episode 13: Stray Dog
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Pat Wick and we watch Akira Kurosawa’s Stray Dog! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil all the juicy parts. You want to see the movie. This film is currently available streaming on Hulu Plus, and…
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Episode 12: Leave Her to Heaven
Dear listeners, you are in for a real treat this week. Our regular crew is joined by special guest star Sharon Stiteler (aka Birdchick) for our episode about Leave Her to Heaven! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the film. Like, a lot. You…
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Episode 11: Nightmare Alley
We figured you might like something special for the Halloween season, so this week, we give you the dark carnival noir Nightmare Alley! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the hell out of this film, and I assure you, you don’t want that. While...
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Episode 10: Kansas City Confidential
It’s been a while since we’ve had a truly sweet-spot criminals-and-dames noir on this podcast, so this week we’re bringing you one of the lesser-known gems of the genre: Kansas City Confidential! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil a lot of the...
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Episode 9: Shadow of a Doubt
We’ve gone far too long in this podcast without visiting the Master of Suspense, so join us this week in watching Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil a lot of the fun bits. The film can currently be found…
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Episode 8: Brick
We’ve done a seven episodes exploring original films noir, so it is high time we take a look at a modern film that was influenced by noir. Join us for a viewing of Rian Johnson’s directorial debut, Brick! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the...