Cinema Sleuths

I am the law!

 

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Danny Cannon’s Judge Dredd (1995), the futuristic sci-fi action movie starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Armand Assante and Rob Schneider.

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Judge Dredd under the magnifying glass, investigating the film’s troubled reputation and asking why this big-budget adaptation has remained such a controversial entry in the history of comic-book movies.

 

CASE FILE: JUDGE DREDD (1995)

Directed by: Danny CannonWritten by: William Wisher Jr., Pat Mills, Michael De Luca and Kevin O’NeillBased on: The Judge Dredd comic strip created by John Wagner and Carlos EzquerraStarring: Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Armand Assante and Rob SchneiderGenre: Science Fiction / Action / Dystopian / Comic Book / Crime

 

 

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 

 

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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.

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This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Roy Del Ruth’s The Maltese Falcon (1931), the first feature-film adaptation of the classic hard-boiled detective novel by Dashiell Hammett.

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate this often-overlooked 1931 adaptation, exploring Ricardo Cortez’s interpretation of Sam Spade, the film’s pre-Code atmosphere and Roy Del Ruth’s direction.

CASE FILE: THE MALTESE FALCON (1931)

Directed by: Roy Del RuthWritten by: Brown Holmes and Maude FultonBased on the novel: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell HammettStarring: Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Otto Matieson, Una Merkel and Thelma ToddGenre: Mystery / Crime / Detective / Pre-Code / Hard-Boiled

 

 

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.*

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

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

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by actor and podcaster Julian De Baker to investigate Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982), the groundbreaking neo-noir science-fiction classic starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer and Edward James Olmos.

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water (2016), the acclaimed neo-noir Western and modern crime classic starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham.

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.*

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.*

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by special guest Phil Dragash to investigate Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987), the dark and disturbing neo-noir psychological horror thriller starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet.

We investigate the film’s distinctive blend of film noir, detective fiction, horror and supernatural mystery, as well as its evocative 1950s setting, grimy locations and unsettling atmosphere.

CASE FILE: ANGEL HEART (1987)

Directed by: Alan ParkerWritten by: Alan ParkerBased on the novel: Falling Angel by William HjortsbergStarring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa BonetGenre: Neo-Noir / Horror / Mystery / Psychological Thriller / Supernatural

 

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.*