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Welcome to the Shadows of Noir podcast. A show for movie fans to discover, learn about, and discuss film. We examine the specific area of film noir with the goal of honoring great filmmaking and bringing people together. We examine the influences, historical context, common elements, and the lasting impact of film noir. Dissect and review individual movies, and how those films fit into the broader landscape of film history. We also discuss the various people who were involved with film noir. From the directors, to the actors and actresses, to the screenwriters, and much more. If you have always enjoyed movies, and you are interested in film noir, we hope you join us for new episodes and visit us online at shadowsofnoir.com
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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...
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/
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...
This episode is a primer on the overlap between film noir and the Hollywood Blacklist of the late 1940s and 1950s. We have alluded to this connection previously and it’s a topic often mentioned in film noir discussions, so we wanted to give an overview of the major events and prominent figures. We also talk about some of reasons why film noir's classic era may have been excessively affected by the Hollywood Blacklist events post-World War II. Enjoy!Patreon: patreon.com/ShadowsofNoir/Let...
We are joined by Clay McCormack from The Rotten Horror Picture Show for our very first guest episode. Clay’s podcast experience and film knowledge is extensive, and together we discuss the nuances of an essential film noir, Kiss Me Deadly. We dive into the literary background, the adaption to the screen, the character of Mike Hammer, and several other aspects of the film. We also compare it to several other important films, and explore film noir’s relationship to other areas of film history.&...
Join us as we venture into the public domain and discuss the widely available 1949 film, D.O.A. Film noir cornerstone star Edmond O'Brien leads the way in this thriller-like noir, that balances late 1940's on-location realism with earlier expressionist roots. Complete with a puzzling plot that demands your full attention, and intriguing themes that are indicative of larger film noir questions, it's no wonder this movie gets plenty of attention within the classic era. Did anyone order some fat...
After a quick holiday break, we’re starting 2024 off right with the 1949 masterpiece, The Third Man. Join us as we first discuss film noir’s expansion beyond the borders of the United States in the latter half of the 1940s. Then explore the narrative structure, camerawork, lighting, acting performances, and musical score of The Third Man. We finish up by noting some differing perspectives on the film, and how it sits in relation to the classic era of film noir. Hope you enjoy! Patreon: p...
It's holiday season, and what better film to talk about than It’s a Wonderful Life. The movie that has inspired millions and holds a special place in so many people’s hearts. But why discuss a movie like that in a noir podcast? Well, tune in and find out! We talk all about the film noir within It’s a Wonderful Life, and the impact it may very well have had on the lasting legacy of the movie. Patreon: patreon.com/ShadowsofNoir/ Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ShadowsofNoir/
With the release of The Maltese Falcon in October 1941, where was the newly budding innovation of film noir to go? Well, less than two months later, the United States, where film noir was emerging, would enter World War II. A world event that influenced film noir's early years, later years, and also the relationship between the movie-going public and darker subject matters. So join us as we briefly review the intersection of film noir and World War II in Episode 4 of the Shadows of Noir podca...
We reserved discussion about The Maltese Falcon in Episode 2 because we thought it was the perfect film to do our first deep dive on. In this episode we discuss the background of The Maltese Falcon and then shift more into the world of film analysis. We discuss the story, the characters, the themes, certain scenes, and the cinematic aspects, before rounding out it out with the legacy and place that The Maltese Falcon holds in film history.Website: shadowsofnoir.comPatreon: patreon.com/Shadows...
In this episode, we take a detailed look at the birth of film noir. We set the stage and then zoom in on the major innovations of 1940 and 1941 that pushed filmmaking from more established conventions, into the newly forming territory of film noir. Several filmmakers and individual movies are discussed, and how they collectively helped cultivate the beginning of film noir's classic era.Check out our website at: https://shadowsofnoir.comOur new Patreon page:patreon.com/Shadowso...
Head on over to Episode 10 for a revised and expanded version of What is Film Noir?!
Welcome to the Shadows of Noir podcast. A place for movie fans to discover, learn, and discuss all things film noir.
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