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Tipping My Fedora

Sergio Angelini
Film Noir
Alfred Hitchcock
The Maltese Falcon
Sherlock Holmes
Basic Instinct
Magic (1978 Film)
Sam Spade
Blade Runner
Spellbound
John Wick
Notorious
Chase A Crooked Shadow
The Whistler
High and Low
Ennio Morricone
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Mr. Arkadin
David Shire
Casino Royale (1954 TV Adaptation)
Ross Macdonald

The podcast devoted to crime, mystery and all things Noir

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Latest Episodes

Sergio and Simon look at Dirty Harry (1971), Don Siegel's classic police procedural, a thinly veiled drama based on the real-life Zodiac killings. They track the film's long development history (it was almost made as a vehicle for Frank Sinatra), the... more

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The Fedora podcast celebrates its second anniversary today and to make things even more special, I am joined by co-host Simon Brown to discuss Richard Attenborough's 1978 suspense thriller, MAGIC, adapted by William Goldman from his own best-selling ... more

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James Harrison of Film Noir UK joins Sergio to preview the 2026 Film Noir Fest, which is taking place from 30 October to 1 November at the Plaza Cinema in Weston-Super-Mare. This year's theme is boxing movies and highlights include screenings of:

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Today is George's Lazenby's birthday. To celebrate I am joined by journalist and podcaster Mark Dillon to discuss the actor's exceptional movie debut, playing James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Quite possibly the best film in the series. more

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Recent Guests

James Harrison
Co-director of Film Noir UK
Film Noir UK
Episode: 57. Film Noir Fest 2026, with James Harrison
Mark Dillon
award-winning Toronto-based journalist specializing in film and pop music and TV
Independent journalist/author
Episode: 56. ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (1969), with Mark Dillon
Luke Deckard
Author and crime writer, author of No Saints Only Killers
Episode: 55. NO SAINTS ONLY KILLERS, with Luke Deckard
Moira Redmond
Guest, blogger and journalist
Clothes in Books
Episode: 54. LAURA (1944), with Moira Redmond
Paul Abbott
Musician and podcaster, former co-host of Hark! The 87th Precinct Podcast
Hark! The 87th Precinct Podcast; Good Grief (band)
Episode: 53. Ed McBain's 87th Precinct Mysteries, with Paul Abbott
David Hughes
Journalist, author, owner of boutique Blu-ray label
self-described; author of The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk
Episode: 52. HUDSON HAWK (1991), with David Hughes
Nick Cardillo
Guest discussing his top 10 Sherlock Holmes movies list
Episode: 51. Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Movies (part 2), with Nick Cardillo
Brad Friedman
Brad Friedman, author and host/creator of Ah Sweet Mystery
Ah Sweet Mystery
Episode: 49. REAR WINDOW (1954), with Brad Friedman
Matthew Booth
Cinema Sleuth, crime fiction author, former Mean Streets guest
Cinema Sleuths / Everett Carr series (context from discussion)
Episode: 48. Top 10 Noir novels, with Cinema Sleuths hosts Matthew Booth & Luke Deckard

Hosts

Sergio Angelini
Host of the show with a focus on noir, crime, and genre cinema
Moira Redmond
Guest and commentator known for Clothes in Books blog and noir commentary

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Noir-tastic

    I came for Jim Thompson and now intend to stick around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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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The show is described as insightful, engaging, and occasionally nostalgic about classic noir.
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53. Ed McBain's 87th Precinct Mysteries, with Paul Abbott
Q: What's your quick overview of the 87th Precinct series for someone who has never heard of it?
The 87th Precinct is a police procedural set in a fictional city, focused on a squad room rather than a single detective, featuring a rotating roster that evolves into a cohesive ensemble. It's known for snappy dialogue, realistic police procedures, and a predilection for verisimilitude that blends crime solving with character-driven dynamics.
52. HUDSON HAWK (1991), with David Hughes
Q: What is your definition of film noir?
Hughes frames noir as an elusive, often black-and-white visual mood with pervasive shadows and crime elements, recognizable more by feel and atmosphere than a strict checklist.
50. Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Movies (part 1), with Nick Cardillo
Q: What makes The Scarlet Claw stand out in Nick's view?
Nick highlights The Scarlet Claw as a mid-series peak with strong direction, location work, and gothic atmosphere, noting it as a standout in the Universal cycle because of its mood, visuals, and a well-constructed whodunit that builds upon Hound of the Baskervilles' themes while delivering its own thriller intensity.
50. Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Movies (part 1), with Nick Cardillo
Q: How does the Watson portrayal evolve across the films discussed here?
They discuss variations from Nigel Bruce's Watson as a bumbling yet endearing foil to Peter Cushing's more stalwart and serious Watson, noting that the balance between Holmes and Watson shifts depending on the production and director, but Watson generally remains a key partner and audience surrogate.
50. Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Movies (part 1), with Nick Cardillo
Q: What was Nick's approach to selecting the top four canonical Holmes films for this part?
Nick explains the list is structured chronologically to provide a clear progression and to examine how each film situates Holmes within different cinematic eras and genres, from traditional canonical adaptations to Gothic horror and exploitation-inflected takes.

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This show consistently explores noir, crime, and mystery across film, literature, and media, often through deep-dive conversations with specialists and critics. Episodes balance rigorous analysis of specific works (from classic films to detective novels) with broader context on adaptation, production history, and genre conventions. A standout trait is bringing together historians, writers, and archivists to unpack timeless noir tropes while connecting them to contemporary sensibilities and preservation efforts. Listeners likely get both expert insight and engaging anecdotal storytelling, making it appealing to fans of classic noir as well as those curious about how crime narratives evolve across media.

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2. Mark Dillon
3. Luke Deckard
4. Moira Redmond
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