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Episode 57: The Set-Up

2018-04-2130:20

For this week’s episode, we watch a very early Robert Wise film, The Set-Up! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. If you want to read the poem that this … Continue reading The post Episode 57: The Set-Up appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 56: Berlin Express

2018-04-0738:59

For this week’s episode, we visit bombed-out postwar Germany with Berlin Express! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. Please also join us again on April 21st, when we follow … Continue reading The post Episode 56: Berlin Express appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 55: The Third Man

2018-02-0749:01

For this week’s episode, we visit one of the great British noir films, The Third Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the heck out if it. The film is readily available on streaming on Netflix, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, and Amazon. Please also join … Continue reading The post Episode 55: The Third Man appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 54: Rear Window

2018-01-2443:57

For this week’s episode, we conclude our Jimmy Stewart series as we view Hitchcock’s delightful Rear Window! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon. Please also join us again on February … Continue reading The post Episode 54: Rear Window appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 53: Winchester ’73

2018-01-0756:23

For this week’s episode, we continue with our Jimmy Stewart series as we visit Anthony Mann’s noir-western, Winchester ’73! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon. Please also join us again … Continue reading The post Episode 53: Winchester ’73 appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 52: Call Northside 777

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For this week’s episode, we launch into a Jimmy Stewart series, starting with Call Northside 777! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil things. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, and Amazon. Please also join us again on January 7th, when we … Continue reading The post Episode 52: Call Northside 777 appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 51: Body Heat

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For this week’s episode, we delve into Lawrence Kasdan’s steamy 80’s thriller, Body Heat! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because don’t care about spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. Please also join us again on November 21st, when return … Continue reading The post Episode 51: Body Heat appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 50: Double Indemnity

2017-10-0701:03:361

FINALLY, it’s here! For episode 50, former co-host Windy returns to the podcast for an episode about Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we dive right into the plot. The film is readily available on streaming with a subscription to FilmStruck, and is available … Continue reading The post Episode 50: Double Indemnity appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 49: Diabolique

2017-05-2143:02

In this week’s episode, we introduce Tonya to another Henri-Georges Clouzot masterpiece: the truly wicked Diabolique! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because of spoilers. No, really, we are truly, honestly serious this time… you don’t want this one spoiled if you’ve never seen it! The film is readily available on … Continue reading The post Episode 49: Diabolique appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 48: Gilda

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This week, we watch the amazing Rita Hayworth in Gilda! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Rita Hayworth truly must be witnessed. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. It is also available with subscription to FilmStruck. Note: … Continue reading The post Episode 48: Gilda appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 47: Vertigo

2017-04-2401:11:431

This week, we go see Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo in 70mm, and then we have a whole lot to say about it! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because oh boy do we spoil all the details. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, … Continue reading The post Episode 47: Vertigo appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 46: Chinatown

2017-04-0701:12:26

This week, we are joined by geography professor David Tyler McKay for a discussion about Chinatown! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the hell out of it. The film is readily available on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. Please join us again on … Continue reading The post Episode 46: Chinatown appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 45: Desert Fury

2017-03-2349:21

This week, we are joined by Matthew Kessen for a very rare screening of Desert Fury! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode… if you can. This is sadly a very difficult movie to track down right now. We were lucky enough to see an actual film print at The Heights … Continue reading The post Episode 45: Desert Fury appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 44: The Long Goodbye

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This week, we close our Marlowe trilogy with Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it’s fascinating. This film can be found for streaming rental from Amazon and Vudu. Please join us again on March 21st, when we continue with another color noir with Desert Fury! The post Episode 44: The Long Goodbye appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 43: The Big Sleep

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This week, we watch Bogey and Bacall in The Big Sleep! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it should truly be experienced. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services. Please join us again on March 3rd, when we finish our Marlowe Marathon with The Long … Continue reading The post Episode 43: The Big Sleep appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 42: Murder, My Sweet

2017-02-0740:59

This week, we watch Dick Powell (!) play Philip Marlowe (!!!) in Murder, My Sweet! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Dick Powell is a delight to behold. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services. Please join us again on February 21st, when … Continue reading The post Episode 42: Murder, My Sweet appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 41: The Manchurian Candidate

2017-01-2041:58

In this week’s episode, we felt like talking about politics for some reason, so we watched The Manchurian Candidate! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because if you haven’t seen the movie by now, you owe yourself a treat. This film can is a little hard to find on streaming right now, but it … Continue reading The post Episode 41: The Manchurian Candidate appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 40: Sweet Smell of Success

2017-01-0848:47

In this week’s episode, we have MANY THINGS TO SAY about Sweet Smell of Success! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it has one of the sharpest, most cynical scripts in all cinema history. This film can currently be seen streaming on FilmStruck, iTunes, and DirecTV. Please join us again on January … Continue reading The post Episode 40: Sweet Smell of Success appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 39: The Thin Man

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In this week’s episode, we lighten up a bit (and drunken up a bit) for the holidays, with The Thin Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it is oh so delightful. This film can currently be seen streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play. Please join us again on … Continue reading The post Episode 39: The Thin Man appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Episode 38: Cape Fear (1991)

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In this week’s episode, we follow up our screening of the original Cape Fear with Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because DeNiro’s appetite for scenery chewing must be witnessed. This film can currently be seen streaming on Netflix, Vudu, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play… just about anywhere. … Continue reading The post Episode 38: Cape Fear (1991) appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

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