Cinema Sleuths

Cinema Sleuths

By Luke Deckard & Matthew BoothTV & Film
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Cinema Sleuths episodes

  • 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. 
     
    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth 
    Edited by Luke Deckard 
    Music by Luke Deckard
    Logo by Phil Dragash
    1 hr 17 min
  • DEBRIEFED 003: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY | Dir Rian Johnson | (Bonus Episode)

    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. 

     

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth 

    Edited by Luke Deckard 

    Music by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash 

    1 hr 17 min
  • 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.
     
    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth 
    Edited by Luke Deckard 
    Theme by Luke Deckard 
    Logo by Phil Dragash
    2 hr 38 min
  • Case 70. BLADE RUNNER (1982) | Dir Ridley Scott

    Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest actor/podcaster Julian De Baker! This week's case is 1982's BLADE RUNNER. Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, and Edward James Olmos. Written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples. Based on the novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP by Philip K Dick. Directed by Ridley Scott.

     

    Follow Julian on Twitter at: @juliandebacker

     

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Music by Luke Deckard

    1 hr 55 min
  • Case 69: HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) | Dir David Mackenzie

    Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2016's Neo-Noir-Western: HELL OR HIGH WATER! Starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, and Gil Birmingham. Written by Taylor Sheridan. Directed by David MacKenzie.

     

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth.

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Music by Luke Deckard

    1 hr 25 min
  • 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 ShirleyGenre: Film Noir / Mystery / Crime / Detective / Thriller
     
    Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth 
    Edited by Luke Deckard 
    Theme song by Luke Deckard 
    Logo by  Phil Dragash 
     
    DISCLAIMER
    All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.
    *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*
    1 hr 43 min
  • Case 68. MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) | Dir Edward Dmytryk

    Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest TIPPING MY FEDORA'S Sergio Angelini! This week's case is 1944's MURDER, MY SWEET. Starring Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, and Anne Shirley. Written by John Paxton. Directed by Edward Dmytryk. Based on the novel FAREWELL, MY LOVELY, by Raymond Chandler!

     

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth.

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Music by Luke Deckard

    1 hr 43 min
  • 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 visual style and morally ambiguous characters.
    CASE FILE: DEEP COVER (1992)
    Directed by: Bill DukeWritten by: Michael Tolkin and Henry BeanStarring: Laurence Fishburne and Jeff GoldblumGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Thriller / Undercover / Drama
     
    Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth 
    Edited by Luke Deckard 
    Theme song by Luke Deckard 
    Logo by  Phil Dragash 
     
    DISCLAIMER
    All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.
    *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*
    1 hr 24 min

About Cinema Sleuths

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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…

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