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Tipping My Fedora

Sergio Angelini
Film Noir
Alfred Hitchcock
The Maltese Falcon
Basic Instinct
Sam Spade
Blade Runner
Spellbound
John Wick
Chase A Crooked Shadow
The Whistler
Notorious
High and Low
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Ennio Morricone
Mr. Arkadin
Ross Macdonald
Hammer Films
David Shire
Casino Royale (1954 TV Adaptation)
Buried Above Ground

The podcast devoted to crime, mystery and all things Noir

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes49Founded2 years ago
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To celebrate Fedora's 50th episode, our special guest is Nick Cardillo, author of several Sherlock Holmes pastiches in print and on audio. He joins me to pick his favourite movies featuring the most beloved, and most filmed, "consulting detective." T... more

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I am joined by Brad Friedman to look at Hitchcock's classic romantic thriller, REAR WINDOW, which was based on a short story by Noir maestro, Cornell Woolrich.

Brad blogs about Golden Age mystery books and movies at Ah Sweet Mystery: ahsweet... more

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Returning guests Matt and Luke, crime authors and hosts of the Cinema Sleuths podcast, visit Fedora to talk about their latest novels and give us a list of their 10 favourite Noir books. Authors up for discussion include Raymond Chandler, Philip Kerr... more

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Sergio is joined by Steve Hunt to discuss Dario Argento's classic giallo, THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, and its uncredited basis in Fredric Brown's exceptional 1949 Noir mystery novel, The Screaming Mimi.

Steve Hunt is the host of the superb Bo... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Rogers
Head of Archive & Product Development at Hammer Films
Hammer Films / John Gore Studios
Episode: 46. MANTRAP (1953) with Steve Rogers of Hammer Films
Mike Ripley
Author, critic, historian, and archaeologist
Astara (discussion of publishing work); Severn House (publisher)
Episode: 45. BURIED ABOVE GROUND, with author Mike Ripley
James Chapman
Professor of Film
University of Leicester
Episode: 44. CASINO ROYALE (1954), with Professor James Chapman
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

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Sergio Angelini
Host of the show and producer; active in publishing and cross-title projects; relaunching into genre-focused discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Engaging noir discussions with strong scholarly and industry insights.
High-quality, informative, and entertaining for noir fans.
Solid introductions to classic and lesser-known noir titles; approachable yet deep.

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49. REAR WINDOW (1954), with Brad Friedman
Q: How would you summarize the film to someone who has never seen it?
Jeffrey's wheelchair-bound perspective makes him an observer of life across the courtyard, and his suspicion of a neighbor turns into a community-wide moral test as he, with Lisa's support, pieces together evidence to uncover a possible murder.
44. CASINO ROYALE (1954), with Professor James Chapman
Q: What is your definition of film noir?
Film noir, in my view, is a historical movement that originated in American cinema during and after World War II, later expanding beyond its initial boundaries into other national contexts; it's as much a critical construct as it is an industry category, and it evolves into British, French, and even science fiction noir traditions over time.
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.

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This show consistently centers noir, crime, and film history, exploring how literature, cinema, and radio interact to shape public perception of the noir spectrum. Episodes oscillate between deep dives into classic and modern crime fiction, discussions of iconic films and directors, and thoughtful looks at publishing, restoration, and adaptation. A notable strength is bringing together scholars, journalists, editors, and genre fans to unpack genre conventions, lineage, and influence across media. Listeners can expect lively debates, informed context, and recommendations that illuminate both well-known titles and lesser-known gems, making it a strong pick for fans of retro and contemporary noir alike.

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2. Mike Ripley
3. James Chapman
4. Moira Redmond
5. Mark Dillon
6. Ayesha Khan
7. Scott K. Ratner
8. Luke Deckard

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