Dark and Twisted Alleys: A Film Noir Podcast

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the weird curiosity which is the film noir Lady in the Lake from 1947. Here’s where you can access the video episode. PS: Writers will get a laugh out of this Wikipedia description of the plot: Tired of the low pay of his profession, hard-boiled Los Angeles private detective Phillip Marlowe submits a murder story to Kingsby Publications. He is invited to the publisher's offices to discuss his work, but soon realizes it is merely a ploy. A few days before Christmas, publishing executive Adrienne Fromsett hires him to locate Chrystal Kingsby, the wife of her boss, Derace Kingsby. Like being a writer was ever a high-paying position. Ha! And the movie just gets funnier from there. Because it's also the World's Weirdest Christmas Movie. CORRECTION: The actor I identified as Audrey Meadows is actually her sister, Jayne Meadows. Close, but no cigar! :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir remakes of the films Farewell, My Lovely from 1975 and The Big Sleep from 1978.   Not an English country garden.   But there is a big country mansion at the end of this long-ass driveway.       "That's right, sweetheart. Me again. Or before the other one. Not that I give a damn." And here's where you can see the video episode.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir The Big Sleep from 1946. Here’s where you can access the video episode. See if you agree with our assessment of the film. And wait 'til you hear what we have to say next month about the version with Robert Mitchum and Mitchum's previous incarnation of Marlowe in Farewell, My Lovely. :) Shall we compare trailers? 1946 version   And the 1978 version   For early access and (coming soon) a schedule of upcoming episodes, check us out on Patreon!

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Marlowe from 2022. Here’s where you can access the video episode. This trailer may look familiar. :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Murder, My Sweet from 1944. Here's where you can access the video episode. And here's the trailer for the film!

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir film Marlowe from 1969. This film is "far out, man!" :) Actually, more like this! :) You can get early access to the video and awesome private podcast feed here! You can also get early access on Substack! A slightly different platform experience. :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Gun Crazy from 1950. Wherein Peggy Cummins puts in a remarkable performance. And the cinematography is practically French New Wave innovative for its time. You can also see the video episode here! :) PS: Subscribe to my Substack newsletter or become a Patreon member, and get early, ad-free access to all the episodes.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir film L.A. Confidential from 1997. Definitely not on the QT or the hush-hush. Don't keep it under your hat! :) Check us out on Patreon. Or buy me a coffee. :) Buy me a coffee! :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Brighton Rock from 1948. Debbi changes her mind/comes to understand Rose a bit better, and F.R. Jameson explains what Brighton Rock actually is! It's not like the Rock of Gibraltar. :) Get ready for 2025! Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Sunset Boulevard with William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and a supporting cast of has-beens and future hopefuls actors representative of the past and future of Hollywood. It's a highly meta movie. Made before meta became a thing. Full of tropes and characters stuck in a crumbling old house. With a dead monkey! :) And for the full multi-media experience, click here! 🙂

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir The Big Clock with Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O’Sullivan, with Elsa Lanchester and Harry Morgan in minor but intriguing roles. And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Kansas City Confidential with John Payne, Lee Van Cleef, Jack Elan, Neville Brand, and a few other great faces. And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :)

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, The Third Man (1949). And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :) Directed by Carol Reed Screenplay by Graham Greene Produced by Carol Reed, Alexander Korda, and David O. Selznick

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Kiss Me Deadly (1955). Directed by Robert Aldrich Screenplay by A.I. Bezzerides and Robert Aldrich (uncredited) Based on the 1952 novel, Kiss Me, Deadly, by Mickey Spillane Produced by Robert Aldrich

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the Hitchcock film noir, Stage Fright (1950). Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Screenplay by Whitfield Cook, Alma Reville, and James Bridie; Based on Man Running (1947 novel) by Selwyn Jepson; Produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, In a Lonely Place (1950). Directed by Nicholas Ray; Screenplay by Andrew P. Solt and Edmund H. North; Produced by Robert Lord.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the remake of the classic film noir, The Killera (1964). Directed by Don Siegel; Screenplay by Gene L. Coon; Based on "The Killers" (1927 short story) by Ernest Hemingway; Produced by Don Siegel.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Out of the Past (1947). Directed by Jacques Tourneur; Screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring; Based on Build My Gallows High (1946 novel) by Daniel Mainwaring; Produced by Warren B. Duff.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Double Indemnity (1944). Directed by Billy Wilder Screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler Produced by Joseph Sistrom [uncredited]