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Shadows of Noir

Dan & Marc

30 episodes

3 days ago

For a special Halloween episode, Marc and Dan welcome back Clay McCormack, a cohost of the Rotten Horror Picture Show podcast, to discuss the intersection of film noir and horror. The conversation dives into the visual and thematic connections between the two areas, specifically tracing their roots back to German Expressionism. They also highlight the influence of historical events on cinematic styles and the crossover of talent between horror and noir films. The episode also touches on the e...

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For a special Halloween episode, Marc and Dan welcome back Clay McCormack, a cohost of the Rotten Horror Picture Show podcast, to discuss the intersection of film noir and horror. The conversation dives into the visual and thematic connections between the two areas, specifically tracing their roots back to German Expressionism. They also highlight the influence of historical events on cinematic styles and the crossover of talent between horror and noir films. The episode also touches on the e...

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29 - Film Noir & Horror with Clay McCormack

For a special Halloween episode, Marc and Dan welcome back Clay McCormack, a cohost of the Rotten Horror Picture Show podcast, to discuss the intersection of film noir and horror. The conversation dives into the visual and thematic connections between the two areas, specifically tracing their roots back to German Expressionism. They also highlight the influence of historical events on cinematic styles and the crossover of talent between horror and noir films. The episode also touches on the e...

3 days ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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28 - The Narrow Margin

Join Marc and Dan as they break down The Narrow Margin, one of the ultimate displays of B-Noir. Efficient narrative progression and character development. Crackerjack dialogue expertly delivered by McGraw and Windsor. And nearly nonstop, heart-pounding suspense, make the film itself feel like a fast-moving train. Beautifully photographed and filled with noir themes and sensibility, it’s amazing to see how good a movie can be on a low budget.

2 weeks ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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27 - Human Desire

Shadows of Noir is heading to the train yard with Human Desire from 1954. Directed by Fritz Lang and featuring an astounding performance from Gloria Grahame, this film may be a lot more interesting and complex than it initially seems. Join Marc and Dan as they take a deeper look!

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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26 - Scarlet Street

From Criss Cross to Christopher Cross, Marc and Dan are continuing on with another heavy hitter. Released in late 1945 and directed/produced by Fritz Lang, Scarlet Street epitomizes many themes and characters that are central to film noir. And with a top-tier cast headlined by Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea, it's clear why this one gets so much attention amongst film noir enthusiasts. Website: https://shadowsofnoir.com/

4 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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25 - Criss Cross

Criss Cross is a film noir often discussed and appreciated, and for good reason. Directed by the great Robert Siodmak, and starring Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, and Dan Duryea, few other movies epitomize the feeling of film noir as well as this one all the way through to the final frame. Join Marc and Dan as they break down this essential from 1949! Related Books on: https://shadowsofnoir.com/ Los Angeles's Bunker Hill: https://shadowsofnoir.com/product/los-angeless-bunker-hill-pulp-fic...

6 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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24 - This Gun for Hire

Join Marc and Dan as they rewind back to the early years of film noir's development with This Gun for Hire. Released only months after the United States entered WWII and photographed by the great John Seitz, This Gun for Hire is an important film in the noir canon for several reasons. Tune in for an in-depth review of the film and why it matters for all the noir nerds out there! https://shadowsofnoir.com/

7 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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23 - Nightmare Alley (1947)

Gather around folks, it's time to hear all about Stanton Carlisle, Zeena, and the rest of the Nightmare Alley crew as Marc and Dan move into the darkest corner of film noir's classic era. With its history, performances, visual makeup, character depth, themes, and messages, the original film version of Nightmare Alley truly stands the test of time. You won't want to miss this one! https://shadowsofnoir.com/ https://shadowsofnoir.com/product/nightmare-alley/

8 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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22 - Phantom Lady

From the gritty, hard-boiled story by Cornell Woolrich, to the vision and expert coordination of producer Joan Harrison, to the masterful execution of director Robert Siodmak, Phantom Lady seemed to be destined for film noir history. Join Marc and Dan as they discuss this classic that not only stands tall on its own merits, but also holds an important place in the evolution of film noir's classic era.https://shadowsofnoir.com/

9 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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What do you get when you pair Akira Kurosawa with the world of film noir? You get BIG questions posed in a masterful way. Join Marc and Dan as they explore Stray Dog from 1949. A simple noir story done a little differently than the American noirs of the late 1940s, but one that gets you contemplating some deep philosophical ideas. https://shadowsofnoir.com/

10 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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20 - Murder, My Sweet

Join Marc and Dan as they dive headfirst into the world of Raymond Chandler with Murder, My Sweet from 1944. Based on Chandler's 1940 novel Farewell, My Lovely, it features one of the most iconic private eyes in all of crime literature/film, Philip Marlowe. Murder, My Sweet was monumental for the role in played in film noir's "discovery" by French film critics in 1946, and it's a discussion you certainly won't want to miss.Shadows of Noir is also pleased to announce the noir book section of t...

11 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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19 - The Spiral Staircase

Get your raincoat, because Marc and Dan are discussing The Spiral Staircase for episode 19! Amidst a powerful storm, in a big, dark house, we have a thrilling noir that stands the test of time. Directed and photographed by film noir legends Robert Siodmak and Nicholas Musuraca, respectively, this film looks like few others in the film noir canon. Join Dan and Marc for an in-depth look at the story progression, the characters, the visuals, the themes, and more! https://shadowsofnoir.com

11 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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18 - Born to Kill

Join us for an in-depth discussion of one of Marc's favorite films, Born to Kill. Under the direction of the ever-versatile Robert Wise, Claire Trevor and Lawrence Tierney give us two of the darkest characters in all of film noir. This one pushes the limits in many ways, and is almost made for analysis. Tune in while Dan and Marc cover many aspects of the film and its lasting legacy within the film noir canon.https://shadowsofnoir.com

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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17 - Black Angel

Huge announcement for the Shadows of Noir podcast! Previous guest Marc Hinkley has come on board as co-host!Thrilled to announce that Marc will be co-hosting the show going forward, bringing his knowledge, insights, and interest to the discussions. To kick off the new format, we dive deep into the 1946 film Black Angel. We discuss several aspects of the movie, including the set design, cinematography, literary adaptation, underlying themes, and characters.Hope you enjoy!

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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16 - Film Noir Visual Style with Marc Hinkley

Joining us to discuss the visual style and artistic roots of film noir is professional artist and fellow noir enthusiast, Marc Hinkley. With his own fine art series inspired by film noir's cinematographers, Marc has an incredible eye for frame composition and the emotion that can live within an image. He gives us some great history of German Expressionism, and how that fed so naturally into film noir. We also discuss some of Marc's favorite films, scenes, and how he chooses particular works f...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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15 - Detour (1945)

After a brief summer break, we're back with a heavy hitter from film noir's classic era. Join us as we continue with the subject of B-Noir and dive into Detour from 1945. From PRC and directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, Detour has gained legendary status in more recent years as a masterful representation of film noir. And with a famous (although uncertain) budget and production schedule, Detour reminds us that unlimited resources are not necessary to produce a great work.

1 year ago

56 minutes

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14 - Industry Structure & The B-Noir

After a few individual film episodes, we venture back in history to discuss the motion picture industry, and how major events and developments affected the classic era of film noir. We discuss the formation of the studio system in Hollywood, and the industry developments that helped enable the production, distribution, and exhibition of different types of films over the years. We discuss B-pictures more broadly, and how they blended so nicely with the film noir formula. And we conclude with t...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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13 - Mildred Pierce with Veronica Fitzpatrick

We are joined today by Veronica Fitzpatrick to discuss Mildred Pierce. Veronica is a film professor and critic, and also a host on The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast. Her knowledge is extensive and together we discuss the melodramatic noir classic from 1945, while also diving into larger concepts of genre and film history. You won't want to miss this one!We also have our new online shop up with some branded clothing and branded drinkware, so you can showcase your love of film noir and help sup...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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12 - Where the Sidewalk Ends

Sticking with 20th Century Fox film noir, we fast-forward a few years from Road House (1948) and talk about Where the Sidewalk Ends. Directed by Otto Preminger and starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney, this one is a reunion for the same trio that brought us Laura six years before. With these immensely important figures in film noir, along with highly noir story filled with dark settings, characters, and themes, this 1950 film is especially representative of the classic era. Patreon: pa...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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11 - Road House (1948)

What do you get when you combine Ida Lupino and Richard Widmark, two of the most influential people in all of film noir? You get Road House from 1948. Join us as we dissect this melodramatic noir and use it to help highlight the unbelievable contributions of Lupino and Widmark to the world of film noir.Patreon: patreon.com/ShadowsofNoir/Website: shadowsofnoir.comLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/ShadowsofNoir/

1 year ago

46 minutes

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10 - What is Film Noir? (Revised & Expanded)

In celebration of our 10th episode, we are doing a revised and expanded version of Episode 1 - What is Film Noir? That is our most popular topic and we wanted to extend and improve upon that discussion, based on feedback and questions we've received so far. We begin with the term film noir, then get into the influences and the distinction between the "classic era" and newer "neo-noir" films. We discuss the classification of film noir, and finish up with the elements and essential films of the...

1 year ago

1 hour