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Film Noir
Neo-Noir
Raymond Chandler
Los Angeles
Blade Runner
Hollywood
Netflix
Star Wars
Dashiell Hammett
Daredevil
Love Lies Bleeding
Shane Black
James Bond
Mulholland Drive
Mission Impossible
Dick Tracy
Chinatown
The Big Heat
Body Heat
Gloria Grahame

Two crime-fiction authors. All of cinema and TV. One case to crack.

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate the films and television shows that shape pop culture — from beloved classics and hidden gems to blockbusters, disasters and everything in between.

Expect strong opinions, surprising connections, behind-the-scenes stories and arguments that occasionally require further investigation.

The ... more

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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 im... more

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 ambiti... more

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 ... more

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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 M... more

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Recent Guests

Ayesha Khan
Guest host from Every Sci-Fi Film Ever
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Episode: Case 99: STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE (1979) | Celebrating 60 Years of TREK!
Steve Hunt
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Episode: Case 98: THE RIP (2026) | Dir Joe Carnahan | A Netflix Hit or Miss?
Regan MacArthur
Thriller writer, critic and crime fiction expert; author under the pseudonym Clint Reno
Author of One Lash to Kill; King of the Prowlers (John Lash series)
Episode: Case 96: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir Tay Garnett |
Julian De Backer
Podcaster, actor, YouTuber, VHS/laserdisc collector
Episode: Case 95: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir Steve Barron | A Shell Of Hit!
Dr. Mark Jones
Holmes scholar
Baker Street Irregulars
Episode: Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF THE 2010s
Monica Schmidt
Holmes expert and community member
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Episode: Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF THE 2010s
Maxim Jakubowski
Crime fiction writer and editor
Crime Writers Association; editor of crime anthologies
Episode: Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?
Neil Vagg
Mastermind behind the popular entertainment website Get Your Comic Con
Get Your Comic Con
Episode: Case 87: HULK (2003) vs THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) - Which One Wins?
Martin Edwards
Editor of the British Library Crime Classics; author of Rachel Seven-Eight series; novelist
British Library Crime Classics
Episode: Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson | A Masterful Political Thriller

Hosts

Luke Deckard
Co-host and crime-fiction author with focus on cinema and TV adaptations; part of a duo that analyzes pop culture through a crime lens.
Matthew Booth
Co-host and crime-fiction author, contributing sharp literary and genre insight alongside partner in crime for film/TV analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Signals of virtue

    Came for movie reviews, got comic book movie talk and virtue signaling. Outta sight.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bo Chilla
    United States6 months ago
  • Noir from the classic era and beyond

    Refreshingly open minded approach to Noir that moves well beyond the classic era to the present day - this approach breathes fresh life into this iconic movie scene making it timeless and the eps a fascinating listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Eggins
    Australiaa year ago
  • Off To A Good Start

    Very pleased to find this podcast and to discover the premiere episode covers my favorite movie, The Big Sleep. As much as I would like to quibble with some of the drawbacks the hosts point out with the film, I really can't. They're all fair. I also like that the hosts have obviously read and reference the source novel which a lot of people don't and I think the comparisons they make between the book's strengths and weaknesses and the film's and where the two diverge are pretty spot on. I am not... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    drbeat
    United States2 years ago
  • Look no further Film Noir fans

    An insightful and informative podcast on all things Film Noir. Messrs Deckard and Booth engage in easy introductions and deep dives into some of the best in genre. Grab your smokes and your bourbon of choice and wrap your ears around a winner. Learn what links The Big Sleep to a sci-fi classic, and pick up on the parallels between Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Chinatown. Recommended listening ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PWJORDANAUTHOR
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Noir cast

    Fun podcast breaking down the depths of Noir.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iawesome19
    United States2 years ago

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Production and discussion quality stand out, with engaging, opinionated banter that remains insightful.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, nuanced takes on classic and modern noir.
Guests and topics often feel well-curated and deeply connected to film history.
The hosts balance nostalgia with rigorous analysis and solid source references.

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Case 99: STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE (1979) | Celebrating 60 Years of TREK!
Q: What are your thoughts on the opening scene and the VEGER cloud sequence?
Ayesha emphasizes that the opening is a powerful grab, unlike typical Star Trek openings, delivering mystery, danger, and a sense of scale that invites viewers in immediately, especially for a cinema audience in 1979.
Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?
Q: What would you say to viewers who expect a faithful page-to-screen translation of Chandler's plot?
I'd encourage watching it as a reinterpretation that preserves mood and thematic concerns—additionally, the film is about the act of adaptation itself, not just retelling the story, so the liberties help the film resonate with a new audience while still honoring Chandler's core ideas.
Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?
Q: Do you think the ending works as a Chandler adaptation, given the deviations from the novel?
Yes, because the ending reinforces Marlowe's ethical framework in a world that has drifted away from that code; it provides necessary catharsis and aligns with the film's overall meditation on loyalty, trust, and the costs of deceit.
Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?
Q: How do the performances, especially Gould and Hayden, interact with Altman's camera style to create a new kind of noir?
Gould's mumbling, non-traditional delivery paired with Altman's constantly moving camera creates a sense of spontaneity and vulnerability around Marlowe, while Hayden's ferocious presence as Marty Augustine provides a counterweight that makes the dialogue-heavy scenes feel dangerous and alive.
Case 55: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) | Dir Nicholas Ray | Bogart At His Best!
Q: What are your thoughts on the differences of representation of Dixon's character between the book and the movie?
I think both work perfectly in what they're trying to accomplish, but I would nudge towards the film for its three-dimensional characterization.

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Two crime-fiction authors dissect cinema and television with a sharp, opinionated lens. Episodes mix deep dives into production lore, source-material comparisons, and cultural impact across beloved classics and modern hits, with returning guests offering nostalgia and expert context. The show's strength lies in connecting genre history to contemporary storytelling, often highlighting storytelling craft, adaptation choices, and the interplay between film, TV, and pop culture fan communities. A standout trait is the partners' willingness to draw bold connections between seemingly disparate works, creating a platform that's both entertaining and informative for listeners who love film history and crime fiction.

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