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Tipping My Fedora

Sergio Angelini
Film Noir
Alfred Hitchcock
The Maltese Falcon
Basic Instinct
Mr. Arkadin
Ennio Morricone
David Shire
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
High and Low
John Wick
Spellbound
Notorious
The Whistler
Chase A Crooked Shadow
Blade Runner
Sam Spade
Ross Macdonald
Women Of Twilight
David Fincher
Rebecca

The podcast devoted to crime, mystery and all things Noir

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes43Founded2 years ago
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Sergio is joined by Professor James Chapman, author of Licence to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films, to look at the first 007 adaptation, the 1954 TV version of CASINO ROYALE, as well as the 1967 spoof and the 2006 Daniel Craig reboo... more

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Sergio is joined by Moira Redmond, she of the mighty Clothes in Books blog, to celebrate the work of Ross Macdonald, creator of PI Lew Archer and for many the natural successor to Hammett and Chandler. We look at his books, his life with his wife, ce... more

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Sam Spade, the protagonist of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon, first appeared Black Mask magazine before publication in book form in 1930. Despite being an instant success, Hammett never wrote another book about his ultra hardboiled PI, though ... more

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Today’s podcast is devoted to THE MALTESE FALCON, the classic novel by Dashiell Hammett and its various film versions including the classic Humphrey Bogart version from 1941 and the two lesser-known adaptations that preceded it.

My guest is Mark Dil... more

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Moira Redmond
Journalist in politics and features, author of Clothes in Books blog
iNewspaper, Clothes in Books blog
Episode: 43. The novels of Ross Macdonald, with Moira Redmond
Mark Dillon
award-winning Toronto-based journalist, former editor of Playback, Beach Boys author, co-host of Surf's Up
Freelance journalist/Writer
Episode: 41. THE MALTESE FALCON, with Mark Dillon
Ayesha Khan
Host of Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever, asterisk
Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever, asterisk
Episode: 40. BLADE RUNNER (1982), with Ayesha Khan
Scott K. Ratner
Writer, magician and actor with a focus on Golden Age detective fiction and classic-era Hollywood cinema
Episode: 38. THE THIN MAN (1934), with Scott K. Ratner
Luke Deckard
Crime Writer and Podcaster, co-host of Mean Streets
Mean Streets
Episode: 37. Top 10 Film Noir Remakes, with Mean Streets hosts Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
Matthew Booth
Crime Writer and Podcaster, co-host of Mean Streets
Mean Streets
Episode: 37. Top 10 Film Noir Remakes, with Mean Streets hosts Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
James Leggott
Lecturer in film and television studies at the University of Northumbria
University of Northumbria
Episode: 36. THE BEIDERBECKE TRILOGY (1985 to 1988), with James Leggott
Vincent M. Gaine
Academic researcher and author
Lancaster University
Episode: 35. COLLATERAL (2004), with Vincent M. Gaine
Jonathan Rigby
Film historian and author known for horror cinema studies
Independent/Author
Episode: 33. WOMEN OF TWILIGHT (1952), with Jonathan Rigby

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Sergio Angelini
Host of the show, guiding the interview and discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Bloody brilliant

    Never boring. Never dull. Always informative & always entertaining… my kind of podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leytonrocks
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great new podcast on all things noir

    Just a few episodes in and the discourse is very enganging with interesting movie choices within the broader “noir” spectrum. Give it a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @cesargonz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent introduction to noir

    Informative while being informal. Included some classics as well as some lesser known titles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Films, music, books etc.
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Guests consistently bring depth and accessible insight into noir staples.
Listeners appreciate the mix of classics and overlooked titles.
Seasoned scholars and critics deliver rigorous context without gatekeeping.
The host keeps conversations lively with strong, well-referenced analysis.

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18. Mabuse Lives! with David Kalat
Q: Why is the 1960s Mabuse box set significant in Kalat's work and the Mabuse legacy?
The 1960s CCC/Mabuse titles expand the franchise beyond Lang, highlighting how German cinema reused the Mabuse concept to compete with Edgar Wallace, while preserving artistic merit and opening doors for restoration, licensing, and scholarly study.
18. Mabuse Lives! with David Kalat
Q: What is the connection between Mabuse and the Lang films in terms of influence and themes?
Mabuse represents an idea expressed through crime narratives and psychological horror, a concept Lang amplified in visual form; the Mabuse films act as a lineage showing how pulp tropes can be elevated into serious commentary and enduring cinematic moments.
18. Mabuse Lives! with David Kalat
Q: Do you have a definition of film noir?
I don't think of film noir as a single, fixed definition; it's a blend of crime, psychological darkness, existential dread, and a visual style of heavy shadows and expressionist lighting that together convey a sense of inescapable doom.
26. Film Noir scepticism (part 1), with Sheldon Hall
Q: What would be your definition of Film Noir?
I define it as a synthesis of stylistic elements—chiaroscuro lighting, expressionistic shadow, a certain street-level realism—paired with a world view that is depressive, paranoid, or morally conflicted, often culminating in a negative or grim ending, rather than simply a crime story.
29. Film Noir Fest 2025, with James Harrison
Q: Why include Ida Lupino in a dedicated strand, and what can audiences expect from Heritage Noir?
James describes Ida Lupino's groundbreaking behind-the-camera contributions and diverse career, and explains Heritage Noir as a nod to silent and early sound era cinema, with a plan to potentially expand into pre-code territory in future editions.

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The show offers deep, scholarly yet accessible explorations of crime, mystery, and noir across film, radio, and television. Episodes thread through classic and modern works, examining themes, stylistic choices, and lineage—from hardboiled detectives and Hitchcock to neo-noir thrillers and festival programming. A notable strength is the way conversations blend rigorous analysis with engaging storytelling, often pairing academics with seasoned critics or practitioners to unpack genre conventions, historical context, and cultural impact. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who crave thoughtful critique as well as fans seeking fresh perspectives on familiar titles, remakes, and adaptations.

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2. Mark Dillon
3. Ayesha Khan
4. Scott K. Ratner
5. Luke Deckard
6. Matthew Booth
7. James Leggott
8. Vincent M. Gaine

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