Cinema Sleuths
Cinema Sleuths is a podcast hosted by crime fiction authors Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. They investigate the movies and TV shows that shape pop culture. Each episode tackles a different cinematic case, examining the stories and themes behind popular films and series. The hosts bring their background in crime fiction to offer unique perspectives on the media they discuss.
Episodes
Case 104: TOY STORY (1995): A Hit That Changed Animation Forever!
The toys are alive! Your Cinema Sleuths investigate Toy Story (1995), the groundbreaking Pixar movie that changed animation — and cinema — forever.When Toy Story arrived in 1995, it wasn’t simply another animated family movie. It was the first fully computer-animated feature film, introducing audiences to Woody, Buzz Lightyear and a new kind of movie magic. Nearly three decades later, the
Case 103: FIVE FAVS VOL 1: Cinema Bad Guys!
Who are the greatest movie villains of all time? This week, Luke and Matt open the case file on five of their favourite cinema bad guys, from the quietly terrifying Noah Cross in Chinatown to Andy Serkis’s unforgettable Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.In Five Favourites Vol. 1: Cinema Bad Guys, we celebrate some of the most memorable, disturbing and downright entertaining villains
Case 102: WAYNE'S WORLD (1992) | You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Hurl!
Party on! Cinema Sleuths investigates Wayne’s World (1992), the comedy classic that went from a Saturday Night Live sketch to one of the defining movies of the early 1990s.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hurl! Few comedies have had the cultural impact of Wayne’s World. More than 30 years after Wayne and Garth first hit the big screen, the film’s catchphrases, music, characters and irreve
Case 101: BATMAN V SUPERMAN (2016) — A Misunderstood Superhero Epic?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) turns 10 — but has time been kind to one of the most divisive superhero films of the modern era?A decade after its release, we reopen the case on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Was Zack Snyder’s ambitious Batman and Superman crossover always misunderstood, or was it really the stinker many people thought it was when it first hit cinemas?We in
Case 100: PREDATOR (1987) — If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It!
For our 100th investigation, we head deep into the jungle for John McTiernan’s Predator (1987) — the iconic genre-busting science-fiction action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall.At first, Predator looks like the ultimate testosterone-fuelled 1980s action movie!In this episode, we investigate what makes Predator such an enduring classic. How did John
Case 99: STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE (1979) | Celebrating 60 Years of TREK!
Space. The final frontier! 60 years ago, STAR TREK was released on the small screen. And nearly 50 years ago, STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE hit the BIG SCREEN! To celebrate TREK, this week, you Cinema Sleuths investigate Robert Wise’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), the ambitious science-fiction epic that brought the original Star Trek crew to cinemas for the first time.Starring Will
Case 98: THE RIP (2026) | Dir Joe Carnahan | A Netflix Hit or Miss?
The Rip (2026), starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Joe Carnahan, is a Netflix crime thriller that raises the question: has the era of prestige filmmaking left Netflix?
Case 97: LANTERNS (2026) — The DCU's Brightest Day or Darkest Night?
Lanterns is the latest DC property that has enraged the internet. Some fans seem to love it while others are infuriated. Do they have a good reason, or has fan discourse gone too far? We discuss that and whether this show is really worthy of the hate.
Case 96: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir Tay Garnett |
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) is widely regarded as one of the classic film noirs — but does this celebrated adaptation of James M. Cain’s iconic hard-boiled novel still deserve its reputation?
In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we put The Postman Always Rings Twice to the test. We investigate Tay Garnett’s 1946 film and what made it a landmark of classic Hollywood and film noir.
Case 95: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir Steve Barron | A Shell Of Hit!
Was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) the perfect adaptation of the original comics — or simply a very different movie hiding beneath the shadow of Turtle-Mania?
Case 94: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir Destin Daniel Cretton | A Spectacular Return to Form
THWIP! The summer blockbuster has swung into town — and it’s a giant Spider-Man-sized case for Cinema Sleuths.
Has Marvel finally moved on from Iron Man Jr and delivered a great Spider-Man movie again? Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day capture what makes the character so special? And can this new chapter give Peter Parker the fresh start that the title promises? That’s what we want to know
Case 93: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 + PUNISHER - Marvel's Violent Revival
Have Daredevil and the Punisher finally brought the old Marvel television magic back — or has the MCU moved on without them?
Case 92: ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven | A Masterclass In Movie Making
Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, exploring its savage satire of corporate America, privatisation, consumer culture, sensationalist news and a society increasingly obsessed with violence and entertainment
Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF THE 2010s
In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we investigate the strange era when two wildly different Sherlock Holmes franchises became mega-hits at almost exactly the same time.
Case 90: SUPERGIRL (2026) - An Unfortunate Flop + TOY STORY 5 & DISCLOSURE DAY
What went wrong with the early summer blockbusters, from Disclosure Day to Supergirl?
Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?
Did Robert Altman misunderstand Chandler’s iconic detective? Or did he create one of the most fascinating reinventions of the noir detective story?
Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Altman’s The Long Goodbye, exploring Elliott Gould’s brilliantly unconventional Marlowe!
Case 88: Tim Burton's PLANET OF THE APES (2001): Cinema Misfires!
Burton’s Planet of the Apes remains one of the most fascinating blockbuster misfires of the early 2000s. But was the film really as bad as its reputation suggests? In this episode, we investigate the troubled road to Planet of the Apes, exploring the many attempts to revive the classic science-fiction franchise before Tim Burton finally took the reins.
Case 87: HULK (2003) vs THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) - Which One Wins?
In this special Battle of the Big Screen Hulks , Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth put Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003) head-to-head with Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Case 86: THIEF (1981) | Dir Michael Mann | A Mannsterpiece!
Is Thief simply an early Michael Mann experiment, or the blueprint for the crime films that would define his career?
Case 85: SINNERS - How Ryan Coogler Revived the Vampire Movie
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has blood, blues, vampires and plenty to sink your teeth into — but did the film really breathe new life into the vampire genre? We are going to find out!
Case 84: Return of the Jedi (1983) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 3 | Dir Richard Marquand |
The final battle of the original trilogy — but does Return of the Jedi live up to Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back? Or do the retcons buckle it at the knees? We find out!
Case 83: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - A Trilogy of Retcons. Part 2 | Dir Irvin Kershner |
Before it was retitled Episode IV: A New Hope, and before the special editions, there was just STAR WARS. Join us as we deep-dive into many retcons that made STAR WARS iconic!
Case 82: STAR WARS (1977) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 1 | Dir George Lucas |
Before it was retitled Episode IV: A New Hope, and before the special editions, there was just STAR WARS. Join us as we deep-dive into many retcons that made STAR WARS iconic!
Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson | A Masterful Political Thriller
This week, Cinema Sleuths are joined by Martin Edwards, acclaimed author, editor and crime-fiction expert, to investigate Roger Donaldson’s No Way Out (1987). Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young and Will Patton, No Way Out follows U.S. Navy officer Tom Farrell, who becomes caught in a deadly political conspiracy after becoming involved with the mistress of Secretary of Defens
COMING MAY 4TH - STAR WARS A TRILOGY OF RETCONS
That's right!
Cinema Sleuths kicks off on May the fourth with a three-part series that dives into the original theatrical releases of STAR WARS and explores the retcons that made the franchise what it is today!
Be sure to tune in!
Case 80. THE VICKERS CUT! THE BIG SLEEP (1945) | Dir Howard Hawks
This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by Sergio Angelini from Tipping My Fedora to investigate the fascinating 1945 pre-release version of The Big Sleep.
CASE FILE: THE BIG SLEEP — 1945 PRE-RELEASE VERSION
Directed by: Howard HawksWritten by: William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules FurthmanBased on the novel: The Big Sleep by Raymond ChandlerStarring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and
Case 79. NOTORIOUS (1946) | The Alfred Hitchcock Film That Inspired Bond?
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious (1946), the acclaimed spy thriller and film noir starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains and Leopoldine Konstantin.
Notorious is one of Hitchcock’s great explorations of love, trust and psychological manipulation. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Notorious under the magnifying glass. We also explore
MEAN STREETS IS EVOLVING INTO CINEMA SLEUTHS ON MAY 4TH!
That's right. Big changes are happening at the offices of Deckard and Booth! Mean Streets is expanding beyond FILM NOIR to investigate the films and TV shows that define pop culture, from big hits to big misses and beyond. To do this properly, we need a new name, and given that we are your cinematic sleuths, we figured CINEMA SLEUTHS would be perfect!
You will get the same level of revi
Case 78. FEMME FATALE (2002) | Dir Brian De Palma | A Double-Crossing Lynchian Rival
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Brian De Palma’s Femme Fatale (2002), the stylish neo-noir thriller starring Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Rie Rasmussen, Peter Coyote, Gregg Henry and Eriq Ebouaney.
We investigate the film’s elaborate opening heist, split-screen imagery, surveillance, dream sequences, Hitchcockian influences and nonlinear storytelling, while examining De Palma’
Case 77. The Usual Suspects (1995) | Dir Bryan Singer |
This week, Cinema Sleuths is back with a special guest as we investigate Bryan Singer’s The Usual Suspects (1995) alongside our pal Skye, one of the masterminds and voices behind the FILM 89 podcast.
CASE FILE: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
Directed by: Bryan SingerWritten by: Christopher McQuarrieStarring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro and
DEBRIEFED 004: YOUNG SHERLOCK | CROSS S2 | LANTERNS TRAILER REACTION and more
On this episode of Debriefed, Luke and Matt talk about various crime shows they've watched, including YOUNG SHERLOCK, CROSS, and the animated adaptation of WATCHMEN. Plus we offer our take on the LANTERNS trailer and more.
Make sure to follow your new show, CINEMA SLEUTHS, which premieres on May 4th! Don’t miss an episode. Follow us on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Spotify
Case 76. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) | Charles Laughton | LOVE. HATE.
LOVE. HATE.
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Charles Laughton’s The Night of the Hunter (1955), the haunting Southern gothic film noir classic starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish.
CASE FILE: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)
Directed by: Charles LaughtonWritten by: James AgeeBased on the novel: The Night of the Hunter by Davis GrubbStarring: Robert Mitchum, Shelle
Case 75. HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025) | A Spike Lee Dud?
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025), a modern crime thriller starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera and Aubrey Joseph.
Did we need a remake of an adaptation of an Ed McBain novel? That's what we want to know!
We also dig into the movie’s connection to Kurosawa’s High and Low and Ed McBain’s original novel, asking
Case 74. THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) | Dir Coen Brothers | Stoner-Noir At Its Best
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Big Lebowski (1998), the endlessly quotable crime comedy, neo-noir and cult classic starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Sam Elliott and David Huddleston.
CASE FILE: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998)
Directed by: Joel and Ethan CoenWritten by: Joel and Ethan CoenStarring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, St
Case 73. THE LIMEY (1999) | Steven Soderbergh |
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey (1999), the stylish neo-noir crime thriller starring Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzmán, Lesley Ann Warren and Barry Newman.
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate what makes The Limey such a distinctive crime movie. We explore Terence Stamp’s extraordinary central performance, Peter Fonda’s turn as m
Case 72. JUDGE DREDD (1995) | Dir Danny Cannon | WE ARE THE LAW!
I am the law!
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Danny Cannon’s Judge Dredd (1995), the futuristic sci-fi action movie starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Armand Assante and Rob Schneider.
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Judge Dredd under the magnifying glass, investigating the film’s troubled reputation and asking why this big-budget adaptation has remained such a
Case 71. THE MALTESE FALCON (1931) | Dir Roy Del Ruth | Better Than Bogart?
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Roy Del Ruth’s The Maltese Falcon (1931), the first feature-film adaptation of the classic hard-boiled detective novel by Dashiell Hammett.
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate this often-overlooked 1931 adaptation, exploring Ricardo Cortez’s interpretation of Sam Spade, the film’s pre-Code atmosphere and Roy Del Ruth’s direction.
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DEBRIEFED 003: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY : The Marvel Actor Problem
In our final episode of the year, Luke and special guest author James Benmore discuss Rian Johnson's latest KNIVES OUT film, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, now streaming on the killer of cinema: NETFLIX. We come in raw and hot, having just seen the film, sharing our impressions of the latest mystery.
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FADE TO BLACK: 2025 WRAP-UP!
Happy Holidays! Luke and Matt prepare to close the case in 2025 in their second-to-last episode of the year—talking standout episodes, fielding live questions, and highlighting the films and shows that never made the show.
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Case 70. BLADE RUNNER (1982) | Dir Ridley Scott | Is Deckard A Replicant?
This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by actor and podcaster Julian De Baker to investigate Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982), the groundbreaking neo-noir science-fiction classic starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer and Edward James Olmos.
Case 69: HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) | David MacKenzie | Taylor Sheridan's Epic Western-Noir
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water (2016), the acclaimed neo-noir Western and modern crime classic starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham.
Case 68. MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) | Dir Edward Dmytryk | The Best Raymond Chandler Adaptation?
This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by Sergio Angelini from Tipping My Fedora to investigate Edward Dmytryk’s Murder, My Sweet (1944), one of the essential film noir and Raymond Chandler adaptations.
CASE FILE: MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)
Directed by: Edward DmytrykWritten by: John PaxtonBased on the novel: Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond ChandlerStarring: Dick Powell, Claire Trevor and Anne
Case 67. DEEP COVER (1992) | Bill Duke's Underrated 90s Classic!
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Bill Duke’s Deep Cover (1992), the stylish and uncompromising neo-noir crime thriller starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum.
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate Laurence Fishburne’s powerful central performance, Jeff Goldblum’s memorable turn as David Jason and Bill Duke’s direction, while exploring the film’s distinctive visu
Case 66. ANGEL HEART (1987) - | Dir Alan Park | A Spooktacular Holiday Special
This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by special guest Phil Dragash to investigate Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987), the dark and disturbing neo-noir psychological horror thriller starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet.
We investigate the film’s distinctive blend of film noir, detective fiction, horror and supernatural mystery, as well as its evocative 1950s setting, grimy lo
DEBRIEFED: Neo-Noir in 2026! RayGunn, Blade Runner 2099, Spider-Noir and MORE!
<p>This week is a special episode of DEBRIEFED! Luke and Matt chat about neo-noir films and series coming out in 2026 and a little beyond, discussing their hopes and fears from everything to Brad Bird&#39;s RAY GUNN to Blade Runner 2099 and the latest French adaptation of Maigret and more! Plus they also discuss the fun of reading film novelisations!</p><p><br>
Case 65. MIAMI VICE PILOT "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" (1984) | A Far Better Show Than You Remember
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is the feature-length pilot for MIAMI VICE (1984): MY BROTHER’S KEEPER! Starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Written and created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann. </p><p><br /></p><p>Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Mu
Case 64. PLAY DIRTY (2025) | Dir Shane Black | A Ruthless Thriller?
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! And we are joined by Sergio Angelini, the host of Tipping My Fedora podcast, to investigate this week&#39;s case: 2025&#39;s PLAY DIRTY! Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rosa Salazar, LaKeith Stanfield, and Tony Shalhoub. Based on the Parker novels by Donald E Westlake/Richard Stark. Written by Shane Black, Chuck Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi
Case 63. DIRTY HARRY (1971) |Don Siegel | Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week&#39;s case is 1971&#39;s DIRTY HARRY! Starring Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, Andy Robinson, John Larch, and John Vernon. Written by Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink, Dean Riesner, John Milius, and Terrance Malick. Directed by Don Siegel!</p><p><br></p><p> THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON
Case 62. SEVEN (1995) | Dir David Fincher | A Fincher Masterpiece!
What’s in the box? This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates David Fincher’s Se7en (1995), the landmark neo-noir psychological crime thriller starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey.
Case 61. WOMAN ON THE RUN (1950) | Norman Foster |
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Norman Foster’s Woman on the Run (1950), the gripping film noir mystery thriller starring Ann Sheridan, Dennis O’Keefe and Ross Elliott.
Case 60. KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) | Dir Shane Black | Sorry For All The Cursing
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate what makes Kiss Kiss Bang Bang such an enduring cult classic. We explore Robert Downey Jr.’s career-changing performance, Val Kilmer’s hilarious and memorable Perry, and Michelle Monaghan’s role as Harmony Faith Lane.
Case 59. CAUGHT STEALING (2025) | Darren Aronofsky's Most Accessible Film?
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate Darren Aronofsky’s return to the crime thriller. We examine how closely the film follows Huston’s original novel, Aronofsky’s direction, and whether Caught Stealing stands out in the crowded field of modern crime movies.
Case 58. NIGHT ALWAYS COMES (2025) | Dir Benjamin Caron.| A Forgettable Netflix Thriller
<p>#netflix #Vanessakirby #netflixmovies </p><p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week&#39;s case is 2025&#39;s NIGHT ALWAYS COMES, a NETFLIX original movie. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephen James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth. Written by Sarah Condradt. Based on the novel The Night Always Com
Case 57.5: DICK TRACY A FAN RESPONSE w/ All-Star Superfan’s Rob
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back with more to say about 1990’s DICK TRACY. In this special, we speak with Rob, the co-host of All-Star Superfan and Dick Tracy By the Minute podcast, and explore what it is that he loves of the 90s film, Dick Tracy comics and books, and if the franchise could be brought to the big or small screen today! Don’t miss this exciting addition to our Dick
Case 57. DICK TRACY (1990) | Dir Warren Beatty | An Impressive Mess
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy (1990), the visually spectacular comic-book crime movie starring Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna and Glenne Headly.
Case 56. THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (1981) | Dir John Mackenzie | Not So Happy Easter
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates John Mackenzie’s The Long Good Friday (1981), a defining British gangster film of the 1980s.
Case 55: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) | Dir Nicholas Ray | Bogart At His Best!
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Nicholas Ray’s In a Lonely Place (1950), the acclaimed psychological film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.
Special Investigation: DEXTER RESURRECTION S1 + BALLARD S1 REVIEW |
<p>#dexter #ballard #paramountplus </p><p><br></p><p>We&#39;re back with a special investigation! We&#39;re diving into the pilots for <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4_hHPcj6BTsn1-gn9oeCDg"> @Dexter </a> RESURRECTION on <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrRttZIypNTA1Mrfwo745Sg"> @paramountplus <
Denis Villeneuve to direct BOND 26 + Mike Hammer returns to the big screen!
<p>#JamesBond #denisvilleneuve #matthewmcconaughey </p><p><br /></p><p>In this special FREE episode of Pop-Culture: Investigations, we are joined by Tipping My Fedora host Sergio Angelini to discuss the announcement that Denis Villeneuve will direct BOND 26 for AMAZON. We also lift our hats at the news that Matthew McConaughey has been cast as MIKE HAMM
DEBRIEFED 002 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning
<p>In this post-investigation investigation, Luke and Matt discuss Mission: Impossible THE FINAL RECKONING, where the franchise went post Fallout, and how it should’ve ended... </p><p>Plus, Matt offers a new (old) recommendation for listeners!</p><p><br /></p><p>#MissionImpossible #TheFinalReckoning #TomCruise </p>
Case 54. MACHINE GUN KELLY (1958) | Dir Roger Corman |
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is 1958’s MACHINE GUN KELLY. It stars Charles Bronson, Susan Cabot, Frank De Kova, Morey Amsterdam and Richard Devon. Directed by Roger Corman!SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 You
Case 53. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) | Dir Brian De Palma | Expect The Impossible!
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week&#39;s case is 1996&#39;s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuella Béart, Ving Rhames, Jean Reno, Heny Czerny, and Venssa Redgrave. Directed by Brian De Palma. Written by David Koepp, Robert Towne, and Steven Zaillian. </p><p><br></p><p>WHERE TO LISTEN: </p><p>
Case 52. BLOOD SIMPLE (1984) | A Coen Brothers Masterpiece!
<p>#coenbrothers #neonoir #hollywoodmovies Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is 1984’s BLOOD SIMPLE. Starring Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, John Getz, and M Emmet Walsh. Directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen aka the Coen Brothers. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/p
Case 51. NIGHT MOVES (1975) | Arthur Penn | A Down and Dirty '70s Thriller
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week&#39;s case is 1975&#39;s NIGHT MOVES. Starring Gene Hackman, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Warren, James Wood, Susan Clark and John Crawford. directed by Arthur Penn. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-po
Case 50. SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) | Dir Billy Wilder | Does Hollywood Create Monsters?
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Sunset Boulevard under the magnifying glass, exploring the film’s iconic noir atmosphere and its savage satire of Hollywood and explore the question at the heart of the movie: does Hollywood create its monsters, or simply discard them when they’re no longer useful?
Case 49. THE WOMAN IN GREEN (1945) | Dir Roy William Neill | Sherlock Holmes Noir?
Is The Woman in Green the darkest Sherlock Holmes movie of the Basil Rathbone era — and the closest 221B Baker Street ever came to film noir?
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN SEASON ONE (2025) Special Investigation
<p>Luke and Matt discuss MARVEL’s season one of Daredevil Born Again starring Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ayelete Zurer, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal, Wilson Bethel, Nikki M James and Clark JohnsonDid the Disney+ show maintain the former show’s neo-noir quality? Or is Born Again more of the same? Let’s see...</p>
Case 48. Fallen Angels S1E2: ”I’ll Be Waiting” (1993) | A Solid Raymond Chandler Adaptation?
<p>This week, we investigate another episode of the HBO series: FALLEN ANGELS. This time, it&#39;s the Tom Hanks-directed episode: I&#39;ll BE WAITING, based on the short story by Raymond Chandler.SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 You
Case 47. SHUTTER ISLAND (2010) | Dir Martin Scorses | Did This Film Twist Us In Knots?
What is really happening on Shutter Island? And can your cinematic sleuths solve the case before the film drives them mad?
Case 46. THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981) | Dir Jim Henson | Did Henson Really Want To Make A Caper?
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate whether The Great Muppet Caper really wanted to be a caper film or something else entirely.
Case 45. SMALLVILLE: NOIR (2007)
<p>Today&#39;s case is the 2007 episode of SMALLVILLE titled Noir. Starring Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, and Michael Rosenbaum. Written by Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders. And directed by Jeannot Szwarc.</p><p>With special guests: Zach from<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1cwa2HaXcPQXItDKLeJPYB?si=9526cc30cd4b46e6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferre
Case 44. STRANGE DARLING (2023) | Dir J.T. Mollner |
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! Today&#39;s case is 2023’s<strong>STRANGE DARLING</strong>. Starring Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgarld. Written and Directed by JT Mollner. </p><p><br></p><p>SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO</p><p>LISTEN:</p><p>ApplePodcast: https://po
Case 43. MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001) | David Lynch | Surrealist Noir!
Is Mulholland Drive ultimately a psychological thriller, a dream, a nightmare — or all of them at once?
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION! Amazon Takes Over 007, Daredevil Born Again, & Reacher 3
<p>MEAN STREETS LIVE! Tonight, your cinematic sleuths are discussing AMAZON taking over creative control on 007 and why Bond should go Noir moving forward. We are also discussing Reacher Season 3 and our reaction to Daredevil Born Again. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-th
Case 42. SHAFT (1971) | Gordon Parks | Harlem's Hero!
From its fashion and dialogue to its action and unforgettable protagonist, we ask whether Shaft still stands as one of the great private-eye movies — and whether John Shaft remains one of cinema’s coolest detectives.
Case 41. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938) | Dir Michael Curtiz | An Overrated Classic?
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate James Cagney’s iconic performance as Rocky Sullivan, Pat O’Brien’s Father Jerry and Humphrey Bogart’s supporting role as lawyer James Frazier, and whether the Dead End Kids are more trouble then their worth.
Case 40. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951) | Dir Alfred Hitchcock | A Clash Of Creative Egos!
In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate the complicated behind the scene drama and whether Hitchcock’s film aboutobsession, voyeurism, doubles and chance, became an classic film noir!
Case 39. THE DAIN CURSE (1978) | A Botched Mini-Series
We explore how this miniseries was botched and condensed into a 3hr film and whether it does justice to Hammett’s novel.
Case 38. DRIVE (2011) | Dir Nicholas Winding Refn | A Brutal Neo-Noir Classic
<p>Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is DRIVE (2011). Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Ron Pearlman, and Albert Brooks. Written by Hossein Amini. Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn.
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Case 37. Frank Miller's SIN CITY (2005) | Dir Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller | The Most Stylish Comic Book Movie?
This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City (2005), the groundbreaking neo-noir crime movie that brought Miller’s graphic novels to life in unforgettable style.
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