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Cinema Sleuths
By Luke Deckard & Matthew BoothTV & Film
Cinema Sleuths episodes
- Case 42. SHAFT (1971) | Gordon Parks | Harlem's Hero!From its fashion and dialogue to its action and unforgettable protagonist, we ask whether Shaft still stands as one of the great private-eye movies — and whether John Shaft remains one of cinema’s coolest detectives.1 hr 41 min
- Case 41. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938) | Dir Michael Curtiz | An Overrated Classic?In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate James Cagney’s iconic performance as Rocky Sullivan, Pat O’Brien’s Father Jerry and Humphrey Bogart’s supporting role as lawyer James Frazier, and whether the Dead End Kids are more trouble then their worth.1 hr 38 min
- Case 40. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951) | Dir Alfred Hitchcock | A Clash Of Creative Egos!In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate the complicated behind the scene drama and whether Hitchcock’s film aboutobsession, voyeurism, doubles and chance, became an classic film noir!1 hr 51 min
- Case 39. THE DAIN CURSE (1978) | A Botched Mini-SeriesWe explore how this miniseries was botched and condensed into a 3hr film and whether it does justice to Hammett’s novel.1 hr 21 min
- Case 38. DRIVE (2011) | Dir Nicholas Winding Refn | A Brutal Neo-Noir Classic
Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is DRIVE (2011). Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Ron Pearlman, and Albert Brooks. Written by Hossein Amini. Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn.
FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEABluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialMean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth.Edited by Luke DeckardMusic by Luke DeckardLogo by Phil Dragash1 hr 36 min - Case 37. Frank Miller's SIN CITY (2005) | Dir Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller | The Most Stylish Comic Book Movie?This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City (2005), the groundbreaking neo-noir crime movie that brought Miller’s graphic novels to life in unforgettable style.1 hr 38 min
- Case 36. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) | Dir Terence Young | Spy-Noir At Its Best!Is From Russia with Love is actually the best Sean Connery Bond film? We investigate!1 hr 29 min
- Case 35. BRICK (2005) | Unpacking Rian Johnson's High School-Set Neo NoirHigh school. Film noir. A murder mystery. And a bunch of kids playing roles. This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Rian Johnson’s Brick (2005), the acclaimed high school neo-noir starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Noah Fleiss, Lukas Haas and Emilie de Ravin.1 hr 28 min
- Case 34. KISS ME DEADLY (1955) | Dir Robert Aldrich | A Mickey Spillane BOMB!What’s in THIS box?! This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Robert Aldrich’s Kiss Me Deadly (1955), one of the most explosive and influential films of the classic film noir era.1 hr 21 min
- FIVE ESSENTIAL TV DETECTIVES! (New Years Special 2025)
Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! During the festive season, your sleuths are taking a break from the usual deep dives and giving you five essential TV detectives each that they regard as ones you cannot miss.
FIND US HERE:ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEATwitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPCMean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth.Edited by Luke DeckardMusic by Luke Deckard44 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…
classics and hidden gems to blockbusters, disasters and everything in between.
Expect strong opinions, surprising connections, behind-the-scenes stories and arguments that occasionally require further investigation.
The evidence is gathered. The suspects are interrogated. The verdict is yours.