Felicia is joined by Aaron Strand (from Behind The Slate Podcast) to discuss Billy Wilder’s groundbreaking film noir Double Indemnity (1944).

They discuss how Raymond Chandler’s voice resonates through the script, the effects of the story being told through flashbacks and voiceover narration, along with gushing over Barbara Stanwyck.

Send us your thoughts on the episode - what are some of your other favourite noir films? Is there a greater actress than Barbara Stanwyck? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected]

Follow Aaron here:
IG: @behindtheslatepod
IG: @strandedonstage

Sources:

Double Indemnity – [FILMGRAB] (film-grab.com)
4 Reasons Why “Double Indemnity” Is The Best Film Noir Ever – Page 2 – Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists
Double Indemnity 4K UHD - Barbara Stanwyck (dvdbeaver.com)
Sikov, E. (2017). On Sunset Boulevard: The life and times of Billy Wilder. University Press of Mississippi.

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002 – Double Indemnity (Billy Wilder 1944) - w/ Aaron Strand (Behind The Slate Podcast)

Seeing Faces in Movies

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In Seeing Faces in Movies’ first episode, Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss Billy Wilder’s brutally honest Ace in the Hole (1951).

They cover topics on Wilder’s success at Paramount, his desire to make a more honest and cynical film, and why people often have issues with his female characters. Is he a misogynist? Does he hate America? Find out our thoughts in the episode below.

You can follow Darragh McGrath:
Letterboxd: DarraghMcG
IG: Dreamworlds_films

Send us your thoughts on the episode - do you love or hate Billy Wilder, let us know. Do you feel Ace in the Hole was unfairly judged at the time of its release, send us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected]

Sources:

Ace in the Hole: Chin Up for Mother | Current | The Criterion Collection
Ace in the Hole Blu-ray - Kirk Douglas (dvdbeaver.com)
Ace in the Hole: Noir in Broad Daylight | Current | The Criterion Collection
Ace in the Hole (1951) - IMDb
Sikov, E. (2017). On Sunset Boulevard: The life and times of Billy Wilder. University Press of Mississippi.

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001 – Ace in the Hole (Billy Wilder 1951) - w/ Darragh McGrath (Video Editor)

Seeing Faces in Movies

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It’s the intro episode!

Your host, Felicia Maroni, is interviewed by the Arroyo Film Club founder, as he interviews her about when her love of film began, what type of films she loves, and what possessed her to get a film degree.

She will also get into the reason why this show has been created, the format of each episode and the first director in focus.

 

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000 – Introduction – Felicia Maroni (Host)

Seeing Faces in Movies