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Case 98: THE RIP (2026) | Dir Joe Carnahan | A Netflix Hit or Miss?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Rip (2026), starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Joe Carnahan, is a Netflix crime thriller that raises the question: has the era of prestige filmmaking left Netflix?

Case 97: LANTERNS (2026) — The DCU's Brightest Day or Darkest Night?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Lanterns is the latest DC property that has enraged the internet. Some fans seem to love it while others are infuriated. Do they have a good reason, or has fan discourse gone too far? We discuss that and whether this show is really worthy of the hate.

Case 96: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir Tay Garnett |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) is widely regarded as one of the classic film noirs — but does this celebrated adaptation of James M. Cain’s iconic hard-boiled novel still deserve its reputation? In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we put The Postman Always Rings Twice to the test. We investigate Tay Garnett’s 1946 film and what made it a landmark of classic Hollywood and film noir.

Case 95: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir Steve Barron | A Shell Of Hit!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) the perfect adaptation of the original comics — or simply a very different movie hiding beneath the shadow of Turtle-Mania?

Case 94: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir Destin Daniel Cretton | A Spectacular Return to Form

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

THWIP! The summer blockbuster has swung into town — and it’s a giant Spider-Man-sized case for Cinema Sleuths. Has Marvel finally moved on from Iron Man Jr and delivered a great Spider-Man movie again? Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day capture what makes the character so special? And can this new chapter give Peter Parker the fresh start that the title promises? That’s what we want to know.

Case 93: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 + PUNISHER - Marvel's Violent Revival

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Have Daredevil and the Punisher finally brought the old Marvel television magic back — or has the MCU moved on without them?

Case 92: ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven | A Masterclass In Movie Making

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, exploring its savage satire of corporate America, privatisation, consumer culture, sensationalist news and a society increasingly obsessed with violence and entertainment

Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF THE 2010s

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we investigate the strange era when two wildly different Sherlock Holmes franchises became mega-hits at almost exactly the same time.

Case 90: SUPERGIRL (2026) - An Unfortunate Flop + TOY STORY 5 & DISCLOSURE DAY

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

What went wrong with the early summer blockbusters, from Disclosure Day to Supergirl?

Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Did Robert Altman misunderstand Chandler’s iconic detective? Or did he create one of the most fascinating reinventions of the noir detective story? Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Altman’s The Long Goodbye, exploring Elliott Gould’s brilliantly unconventional Marlowe!

Case 88: Tim Burton's PLANET OF THE APES (2001): Cinema Misfires!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Burton’s Planet of the Apes remains one of the most fascinating blockbuster misfires of the early 2000s. But was the film really as bad as its reputation suggests? In this episode, we investigate the troubled road to Planet of the Apes, exploring the many attempts to revive the classic science-fiction franchise before Tim Burton finally took the reins.

Case 87: HULK (2003) vs THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) - Which One Wins?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this special Battle of the Big Screen Hulks , Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth put Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003) head-to-head with Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Case 86: THIEF (1981) | Dir Michael Mann | A Mannsterpiece!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Is Thief simply an early Michael Mann experiment, or the blueprint for the crime films that would define his career?

Case 85: SINNERS - How Ryan Coogler Revived the Vampire Movie

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has blood, blues, vampires and plenty to sink your teeth into — but did the film really breathe new life into the vampire genre? We are going to find out!

Case 84: Return of the Jedi (1983) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 3 | Dir Richard Marquand |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The final battle of the original trilogy — but does Return of the Jedi live up to Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back? Or do the retcons buckle it at the knees? We find out!

Case 82: STAR WARS (1977) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 1 | Dir George Lucas |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Before it was retitled Episode IV: A New Hope, and before the special editions, there was just STAR WARS. Join us as we deep-dive into many retcons that made STAR WARS iconic!

Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson | A Masterful Political Thriller

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths are joined by Martin Edwards, acclaimed author, editor and crime-fiction expert, to investigate Roger Donaldson’s No Way Out (1987). Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young and Will Patton, No Way Out follows U.S. Navy officer Tom Farrell, who becomes caught in a deadly political conspiracy after becoming involved with the mistress of Secretary of Defense David Brice. Based on Kenneth Fearing’s classic 1946 novel The Big Clock, No Way Out reworks the original’s corporate mystery into a tense political thriller, conspiracy movie and neo-noir detective story. CASE FILE: NO WAY OUT (1987) Directed by: Roger DonaldsonWritten by: Robert GarlandBased on the novel: The Big Clock by Kenneth FearingStarring: Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young and Will PattonGenre: Political Thriller / Conspiracy / Mystery / Neo-Noir / Crime Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

COMING MAY 4TH - STAR WARS A TRILOGY OF RETCONS

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

That's right! Cinema Sleuths kicks off on May the fourth with a three-part series that dives into the original theatrical releases of STAR WARS and explores the retcons that made the franchise what it is today! Be sure to tune in!

Case 80. THE VICKERS CUT! THE BIG SLEEP (1945) | Dir Howard Hawks

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:22:15 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by Sergio Angelini from Tipping My Fedora to investigate the fascinating 1945 pre-release version of The Big Sleep. CASE FILE: THE BIG SLEEP — 1945 PRE-RELEASE VERSION Directed by: Howard HawksWritten by: William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules FurthmanBased on the novel: The Big Sleep by Raymond ChandlerStarring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Martha VickersVersion investigated: 1945 Pre-release CutGenre: Film Noir / Mystery / Crime / Detective / Romance Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 79. NOTORIOUS (1946) | The Alfred Hitchcock Film That Inspired Bond?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious (1946), the acclaimed spy thriller and film noir starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains and Leopoldine Konstantin. Notorious is one of Hitchcock’s great explorations of love, trust and psychological manipulation. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Notorious under the magnifying glass. We also explore the film’s themes of trust, betrayal, sacrifice and control, asking why Notorious remains one of Hitchcock’s most sophisticated and emotionally powerful thrillers. CASE FILE: NOTORIOUS (1946) Directed by: Alfred HitchcockWritten by: Ben HechtLoosely based on: “The Song of the Dragon” (1921) by John Taintor FooteStarring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains and Leopoldine KonstantinGenre: Spy Thriller / Film Noir / Romance / Mystery / Drama Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

MEAN STREETS IS EVOLVING INTO CINEMA SLEUTHS ON MAY 4TH!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

That's right. Big changes are happening at the offices of Deckard and Booth! Mean Streets is expanding beyond FILM NOIR to investigate the films and TV shows that define pop culture, from big hits to big misses and beyond. To do this properly, we need a new name, and given that we are your cinematic sleuths, we figured CINEMA SLEUTHS would be perfect! You will get the same level of reviews and deep dives from us, but with a much bigger portfolio of films and shows at our disposal to interrogate! Our rebrand will happen at the end of April, and on MAY THE FOURTH, we'll release our first official Cinema Sleuths episode, and you are in for a real treat! We are thrilled to take our investigations to another level and hope you enjoy what we've been cooking up for you all!

Case 78. FEMME FATALE (2002) | Dir Brian De Palma | A Double-Crossing Lynchian Rival

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Brian De Palma’s Femme Fatale (2002), the stylish neo-noir thriller starring Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Rie Rasmussen, Peter Coyote, Gregg Henry and Eriq Ebouaney. We investigate the film’s elaborate opening heist, split-screen imagery, surveillance, dream sequences, Hitchcockian influences and nonlinear storytelling, while examining De Palma’s fascination with identity and the unreliable nature of what we see. We also explore the movie’s place within the neo-noir revival of the 1990s and early 2000s, asking whether Femme Fatale is an underrated Brian De Palma gem or an example of style overwhelming substance. CASE FILE: FEMME FATALE (2002) Directed by: Brian De PalmaWritten by: Brian De PalmaStarring: Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Rie Rasmussen, Peter Coyote, Gregg Henry and Eriq EbouaneyGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Thriller / Mystery / Heist Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 77. The Usual Suspects (1995) | Dir Bryan Singer |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths is back with a special guest as we investigate Bryan Singer’s The Usual Suspects (1995) alongside our pal Skye, one of the masterminds and voices behind the FILM 89 podcast. CASE FILE: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995) Directed by: Bryan SingerWritten by: Christopher McQuarrieStarring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro and Kevin PollakGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Mystery / Thriller / Heist Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

DEBRIEFED 004: YOUNG SHERLOCK | CROSS S2 | LANTERNS TRAILER REACTION and more

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Debriefed, Luke and Matt talk about various crime shows they've watched, including YOUNG SHERLOCK, CROSS, and the animated adaptation of WATCHMEN. Plus we offer our take on the LANTERNS trailer and more. Make sure to follow your new show, CINEMA SLEUTHS, which premieres on May 4th! Don’t miss an episode. Follow us on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Spotify

Case 76. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) | Charles Laughton | LOVE. HATE.

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

LOVE. HATE. This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Charles Laughton’s The Night of the Hunter (1955), the haunting Southern gothic film noir classic starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. CASE FILE: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) Directed by: Charles LaughtonWritten by: James AgeeBased on the novel: The Night of the Hunter by Davis GrubbStarring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin and Peter GravesGenre: Film Noir / Psychological Thriller / Horror / Southern Gothic / Crime Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 75. HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025) | A Spike Lee Dud?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025), a modern crime thriller starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera and Aubrey Joseph. Did we need a remake of an adaptation of an Ed McBain novel? That's what we want to know! We also dig into the movie’s connection to Kurosawa’s High and Low and Ed McBain’s original novel, asking what has changed, what remains and whether this new interpretation brings something genuinely fresh to the story. CASE FILE: HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025) Directed by: Spike LeeWritten by: Alan FoxBased on: High and Low by Akira Kurosawa and Ed McBain’s novel King’s RansomStarring: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera and Aubrey JosephGenre: Crime / Thriller / Neo-Noir / Mystery / Drama Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 74. THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) | Dir Coen Brothers | Stoner-Noir At Its Best

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Big Lebowski (1998), the endlessly quotable crime comedy, neo-noir and cult classic starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Sam Elliott and David Huddleston. CASE FILE: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) Directed by: Joel and Ethan CoenWritten by: Joel and Ethan CoenStarring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Sam Elliott and David HuddlestonGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Comedy / Mystery / Cult Classic Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 73. THE LIMEY (1999) | Steven Soderbergh |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey (1999), the stylish neo-noir crime thriller starring Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzmán, Lesley Ann Warren and Barry Newman. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate what makes The Limey such a distinctive crime movie. We explore Terence Stamp’s extraordinary central performance, Peter Fonda’s turn as music producer Terry Valentine and Soderbergh’s unconventional approach to storytelling. We examine the film’s non-linear editing, fragmented flashbacks, dreamlike structure and visual style, while exploring its themes of grief, revenge, ageing, memory and identity. We also look at the film’s fascinating connections to classic British gangster movies and ask whether The Limey is one of the most underrated neo-noirs of the 1990s. CASE FILE: THE LIMEY (1999) Directed by: Steven SoderberghWritten by: Lem DobbsStarring: Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzmán, Lesley Ann Warren and Barry NewmanGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Revenge Thriller / Mystery / Drama Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 72. JUDGE DREDD (1995) | Dir Danny Cannon | WE ARE THE LAW!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:43:14 +0000

I am the law! This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Danny Cannon’s Judge Dredd (1995), the futuristic sci-fi action movie starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Armand Assante and Rob Schneider. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Judge Dredd under the magnifying glass, investigating the film’s troubled reputation and asking why this big-budget adaptation has remained such a controversial entry in the history of comic-book movies. CASE FILE: JUDGE DREDD (1995) Directed by: Danny CannonWritten by: William Wisher Jr., Pat Mills, Michael De Luca and Kevin O’NeillBased on: The Judge Dredd comic strip created by John Wagner and Carlos EzquerraStarring: Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Armand Assante and Rob SchneiderGenre: Science Fiction / Action / Dystopian / Comic Book / Crime Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 71. THE MALTESE FALCON (1931) | Dir Roy Del Ruth | Better Than Bogart?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Roy Del Ruth’s The Maltese Falcon (1931), the first feature-film adaptation of the classic hard-boiled detective novel by Dashiell Hammett. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate this often-overlooked 1931 adaptation, exploring Ricardo Cortez’s interpretation of Sam Spade, the film’s pre-Code atmosphere and Roy Del Ruth’s direction. CASE FILE: THE MALTESE FALCON (1931) Directed by: Roy Del RuthWritten by: Brown Holmes and Maude FultonBased on the novel: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell HammettStarring: Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Otto Matieson, Una Merkel and Thelma ToddGenre: Mystery / Crime / Detective / Pre-Code / Hard-Boiled Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

DEBRIEFED 003: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY : The Marvel Actor Problem

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In our final episode of the year, Luke and special guest author James Benmore discuss Rian Johnson's latest KNIVES OUT film, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, now streaming on the killer of cinema: NETFLIX. We come in raw and hot, having just seen the film, sharing our impressions of the latest mystery. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

FADE TO BLACK: 2025 WRAP-UP!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Holidays! Luke and Matt prepare to close the case in 2025 in their second-to-last episode of the year—talking standout episodes, fielding live questions, and highlighting the films and shows that never made the show. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 70. BLADE RUNNER (1982) | Dir Ridley Scott | Is Deckard A Replicant?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by actor and podcaster Julian De Baker to investigate Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982), the groundbreaking neo-noir science-fiction classic starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer and Edward James Olmos.

Case 69: HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) | David MacKenzie | Taylor Sheridan's Epic Western-Noir

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water (2016), the acclaimed neo-noir Western and modern crime classic starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham.

Case 68. MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) | Dir Edward Dmytryk | The Best Raymond Chandler Adaptation?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by Sergio Angelini from Tipping My Fedora to investigate Edward Dmytryk’s Murder, My Sweet (1944), one of the essential film noir and Raymond Chandler adaptations. CASE FILE: MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) Directed by: Edward DmytrykWritten by: John PaxtonBased on the novel: Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond ChandlerStarring: Dick Powell, Claire Trevor and Anne ShirleyGenre: Film Noir / Mystery / Crime / Detective / Thriller Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 67. DEEP COVER (1992) | Bill Duke's Underrated 90s Classic!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Bill Duke’s Deep Cover (1992), the stylish and uncompromising neo-noir crime thriller starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum. In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate Laurence Fishburne’s powerful central performance, Jeff Goldblum’s memorable turn as David Jason and Bill Duke’s direction, while exploring the film’s distinctive visual style and morally ambiguous characters. CASE FILE: DEEP COVER (1992) Directed by: Bill DukeWritten by: Michael Tolkin and Henry BeanStarring: Laurence Fishburne and Jeff GoldblumGenre: Neo-Noir / Crime / Thriller / Undercover / Drama Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

Case 66. ANGEL HEART (1987) - | Dir Alan Park | A Spooktacular Holiday Special

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths is joined by special guest Phil Dragash to investigate Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987), the dark and disturbing neo-noir psychological horror thriller starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. We investigate the film’s distinctive blend of film noir, detective fiction, horror and supernatural mystery, as well as its evocative 1950s setting, grimy locations and unsettling atmosphere. CASE FILE: ANGEL HEART (1987) Directed by: Alan ParkerWritten by: Alan ParkerBased on the novel: Falling Angel by William HjortsbergStarring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa BonetGenre: Neo-Noir / Horror / Mystery / Psychological Thriller / Supernatural Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law. *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

DEBRIEFED: Neo-Noir in 2026! RayGunn, Blade Runner 2099, Spider-Noir and MORE!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week is a special episode of DEBRIEFED! Luke and Matt chat about neo-noir films and series coming out in 2026 and a little beyond, discussing their hopes and fears from everything to Brad Bird's RAY GUNN to Blade Runner 2099 and the latest French adaptation of Maigret and more! Plus they also discuss the fun of reading film novelisations!

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Case 65. MIAMI VICE PILOT "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" (1984) | A Far Better Show Than You Remember

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is the feature-length pilot for MIAMI VICE (1984): MY BROTHER’S KEEPER! Starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Written and created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann.

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Case 64. PLAY DIRTY (2025) | Dir Shane Black | A Ruthless Thriller?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! And we are joined by Sergio Angelini, the host of Tipping My Fedora podcast, to investigate this week's case: 2025's PLAY DIRTY! Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rosa Salazar, LaKeith Stanfield, and Tony Shalhoub. Based on the Parker novels by Donald E Westlake/Richard Stark. Written by Shane Black, Chuck Mondry, and Anthony Bagarozzi. Directed by Shane Black.

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Case 63. DIRTY HARRY (1971) |Don Siegel | Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1971's DIRTY HARRY! Starring Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, Andy Robinson, John Larch, and John Vernon. Written by Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink, Dean Riesner, John Milius, and Terrance Malick. Directed by Don Siegel!

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Case 62. SEVEN (1995) | Dir David Fincher | A Fincher Masterpiece!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What’s in the box? This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates David Fincher’s Se7en (1995), the landmark neo-noir psychological crime thriller starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey.

Case 61. WOMAN ON THE RUN (1950) | Norman Foster |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Norman Foster’s Woman on the Run (1950), the gripping film noir mystery thriller starring Ann Sheridan, Dennis O’Keefe and Ross Elliott.

Case 60. KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) | Dir Shane Black | Sorry For All The Cursing

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate what makes Kiss Kiss Bang Bang such an enduring cult classic. We explore Robert Downey Jr.’s career-changing performance, Val Kilmer’s hilarious and memorable Perry, and Michelle Monaghan’s role as Harmony Faith Lane.

Case 59. CAUGHT STEALING (2025) | Darren Aronofsky's Most Accessible Film?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate Darren Aronofsky’s return to the crime thriller. We examine how closely the film follows Huston’s original novel, Aronofsky’s direction, and whether Caught Stealing stands out in the crowded field of modern crime movies.

Case 58. NIGHT ALWAYS COMES (2025) | Dir Benjamin Caron.| A Forgettable Netflix Thriller

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

#netflix #Vanessakirby #netflixmovies

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2025's NIGHT ALWAYS COMES, a NETFLIX original movie. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephen James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth. Written by Sarah Condradt. Based on the novel The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin. Directed by Benjamin Caron.

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Case 57.5: DICK TRACY A FAN RESPONSE w/ All-Star Superfan’s Rob

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back with more to say about 1990’s DICK TRACY. In this special, we speak with Rob, the co-host of All-Star Superfan and Dick Tracy By the Minute podcast, and explore what it is that he loves of the 90s film, Dick Tracy comics and books, and if the franchise could be brought to the big or small screen today! Don’t miss this exciting addition to our Dick Tracy coverage!.

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Case 57. DICK TRACY (1990) | Dir Warren Beatty | An Impressive Mess

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy (1990), the visually spectacular comic-book crime movie starring Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna and Glenne Headly.

Case 56. THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (1981) | Dir John Mackenzie | Not So Happy Easter

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates John Mackenzie’s The Long Good Friday (1981), a defining British gangster film of the 1980s.

Case 55: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) | Dir Nicholas Ray | Bogart At His Best!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Nicholas Ray’s In a Lonely Place (1950), the acclaimed psychological film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.

Special Investigation: DEXTER RESURRECTION S1 + BALLARD S1 REVIEW |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:05:05 +0000

#dexter #ballard #paramountplus

We're back with a special investigation! We're diving into the pilots for ⁨@Dexter⁩ RESURRECTION on ⁨@paramountplus⁩ and ⁨@PrimeVideo⁩ 's Ballard!SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONGarm1918Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie PodcastGregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

Denis Villeneuve to direct BOND 26 + Mike Hammer returns to the big screen!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:39:18 +0000

#JamesBond #denisvilleneuve #matthewmcconaughey

In this special FREE episode of Pop-Culture: Investigations, we are joined by Tipping My Fedora host Sergio Angelini to discuss the announcement that Denis Villeneuve will direct BOND 26 for AMAZON. We also lift our hats at the news that Matthew McConaughey has been cast as MIKE HAMMER in a new film adaptation written by TRUE DETECTIVE creator Nic Pizzolatto.

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DEBRIEFED 002 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:51:10 +0000

In this post-investigation investigation, Luke and Matt discuss Mission: Impossible THE FINAL RECKONING, where the franchise went post Fallout, and how it should’ve ended...

Plus, Matt offers a new (old) recommendation for listeners!

#MissionImpossible #TheFinalReckoning #TomCruise

Case 54. MACHINE GUN KELLY (1958) | Dir Roger Corman |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is 1958’s MACHINE GUN KELLY. It stars Charles Bronson, Susan Cabot, Frank De Kova, Morey Amsterdam and Richard Devon. Directed by Roger Corman!SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09PWpPUsYrrsAbMELCzgqx?si=931b2499fda244d4SOCIALSBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992972335515689/THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONGarm1918Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie PodcastGregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 53. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) | Dir Brian De Palma | Expect The Impossible!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1996's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuella Béart, Ving Rhames, Jean Reno, Heny Czerny, and Venssa Redgrave. Directed by Brian De Palma. Written by David Koepp, Robert Towne, and Steven Zaillian.

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Case 52. BLOOD SIMPLE (1984) | A Coen Brothers Masterpiece!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Sun, 18 May 2025 03:34:14 +0000

#coenbrothers #neonoir #hollywoodmovies Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is 1984’s BLOOD SIMPLE. Starring Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, John Getz, and M Emmet Walsh. Directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen aka the Coen Brothers. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09PWpPUsYrrsAbMELCzgqx?si=931b2499fda244d4SOCIALSBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992972335515689/THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONGarm1918Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie PodcastGregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 51. NIGHT MOVES (1975) | Arthur Penn | A Down and Dirty '70s Thriller

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1975's NIGHT MOVES. Starring Gene Hackman, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Warren, James Wood, Susan Clark and John Crawford. directed by Arthur Penn. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09PWpPUsYrrsAbMELCzgqx?si=931b2499fda244d4SOCIALSBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992972335515689/THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONGarm1918Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie PodcastGregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 50. SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) | Dir Billy Wilder | Does Hollywood Create Monsters?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths put Sunset Boulevard under the magnifying glass, exploring the film’s iconic noir atmosphere and its savage satire of Hollywood and explore the question at the heart of the movie: does Hollywood create its monsters, or simply discard them when they’re no longer useful?

Case 49. THE WOMAN IN GREEN (1945) | Dir Roy William Neill | Sherlock Holmes Noir?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Woman in Green the darkest Sherlock Holmes movie of the Basil Rathbone era — and the closest 221B Baker Street ever came to film noir?

DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN SEASON ONE (2025) Special Investigation

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:53:53 +0000

Luke and Matt discuss MARVEL’s season one of Daredevil Born Again starring Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ayelete Zurer, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal, Wilson Bethel, Nikki M James and Clark JohnsonDid the Disney+ show maintain the former show’s neo-noir quality? Or is Born Again more of the same? Let’s see...

Case 48. Fallen Angels S1E2: ”I’ll Be Waiting” (1993) | A Solid Raymond Chandler Adaptation?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, we investigate another episode of the HBO series: FALLEN ANGELS. This time, it's the Tom Hanks-directed episode: I'll BE WAITING, based on the short story by Raymond Chandler.SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09PWpPUsYrrsAbMELCzgqx?si=931b2499fda244d4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992972335515689/THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONSteve from The Boxing Moving Podcast Garm1981Gregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

Case 47. SHUTTER ISLAND (2010) | Dir Martin Scorses | Did This Film Twist Us In Knots?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What is really happening on Shutter Island? And can your cinematic sleuths solve the case before the film drives them mad?

Case 46. THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981) | Dir Jim Henson | Did Henson Really Want To Make A Caper?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate whether The Great Muppet Caper really wanted to be a caper film or something else entirely.

Case 45. SMALLVILLE: NOIR (2007)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today's case is the 2007 episode of SMALLVILLE titled Noir. Starring Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, and Michael Rosenbaum. Written by Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders. And directed by Jeannot Szwarc.

With special guests: Zach fromALWAYS HOLD ONTO SMALLVILLE & Anthony Desiato fromDIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE!

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Case 44. STRANGE DARLING (2023) | Dir J.T. Mollner |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! Today's case is 2023’sSTRANGE DARLING. Starring Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgarld. Written and Directed by JT Mollner.

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Case 43. MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001) | David Lynch | Surrealist Noir!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Is Mulholland Drive ultimately a psychological thriller, a dream, a nightmare — or all of them at once?

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION! Amazon Takes Over 007, Daredevil Born Again, & Reacher 3

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:54:17 +0000

MEAN STREETS LIVE! Tonight, your cinematic sleuths are discussing AMAZON taking over creative control on 007 and why Bond should go Noir moving forward. We are also discussing Reacher Season 3 and our reaction to Daredevil Born Again. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09PWpPUsYrrsAbMELCzgqx?si=931b2499fda244d4SOCIALSBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992972335515689/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5812862801674240

Case 42. SHAFT (1971) | Gordon Parks | Harlem's Hero!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

From its fashion and dialogue to its action and unforgettable protagonist, we ask whether Shaft still stands as one of the great private-eye movies — and whether John Shaft remains one of cinema’s coolest detectives.

Case 41. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938) | Dir Michael Curtiz | An Overrated Classic?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate James Cagney’s iconic performance as Rocky Sullivan, Pat O’Brien’s Father Jerry and Humphrey Bogart’s supporting role as lawyer James Frazier, and whether the Dead End Kids are more trouble then their worth.

Case 40. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (1951) | Dir Alfred Hitchcock | A Clash Of Creative Egos!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your cinematic sleuths investigate the complicated behind the scene drama and whether Hitchcock’s film aboutobsession, voyeurism, doubles and chance, became an classic film noir!

Case 39. THE DAIN CURSE (1978) | A Botched Mini-Series

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We explore how this miniseries was botched and condensed into a 3hr film and whether it does justice to Hammett’s novel.

Case 38. DRIVE (2011) | Dir Nicholas Winding Refn | A Brutal Neo-Noir Classic

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week’s case is DRIVE (2011). Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Ron Pearlman, and Albert Brooks. Written by Hossein Amini. Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn. FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meanstreetspodcast.bsky.social Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 37. Frank Miller's SIN CITY (2005) | Dir Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller | The Most Stylish Comic Book Movie?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City (2005), the groundbreaking neo-noir crime movie that brought Miller’s graphic novels to life in unforgettable style.

Case 36. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) | Dir Terence Young | Spy-Noir At Its Best!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Is From Russia with Love is actually the best Sean Connery Bond film? We investigate!

Case 35. BRICK (2005) | Unpacking Rian Johnson's High School-Set Neo Noir

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

High school. Film noir. A murder mystery. And a bunch of kids playing roles. This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Rian Johnson’s Brick (2005), the acclaimed high school neo-noir starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Noah Fleiss, Lukas Haas and Emilie de Ravin.

Case 34. KISS ME DEADLY (1955) | Dir Robert Aldrich | A Mickey Spillane BOMB!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What’s in THIS box?! This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Robert Aldrich’s Kiss Me Deadly (1955), one of the most explosive and influential films of the classic film noir era.

FIVE ESSENTIAL TV DETECTIVES! (New Years Special 2025)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! During the festive season, your sleuths are taking a break from the usual deep dives and giving you five essential TV detectives each that they regard as ones you cannot miss. FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

FIVE ESSENTIAL NOIR PICTURES! (Christmas Special 2024)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! During the festive season, your sleuths are taking a break from the usual deep dives and giving you five essential noir pictures each that they regard as ones you cannot miss. FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 33. HARPER (1966) | Dir Jack Smight | Girls Go For Harper!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is Harper an overlooked classic of 1960s detective cinema — and one of Paul Newman’s best performances?

Case 32. LETHAL WEAPON (1987) | Dir Richard Donner | A Neo-Noir Christmas Special!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is Lethal Weapon the ultimate Christmas action movie?

Case 31. AppleTV's BAD MONKEY (2024) | Creator Bill Lawrence | Is This Just Monkey Business?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is Bad Monkey one of the best new crime shows on television — and has Vince Vaughn finally found the perfect role for his comic and dramatic talents?

Case 30. POOL OF LONDON (1951) | Dir Basil Dearden | A British Film Noir Classic!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is Pool of London a film ahead of its time in its portrayal of race and post-war London?

Case 29. THE BLUE DAHLIA (1946) | Dir George Marshall | A Frustrated Raymond Chandler Film

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is The Blue Dahlia an essential Raymond Chandler noir — or does this classic murder case have a few too many loose ends?

Case 28. HOLLYWOODLAND (2006) | Dir Allen Coulter | The Death of A Superman

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Allen Coulter’s Hollywoodland (2006), the neo-noir mystery drama starring Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck and Diane Lane.

Case 27. DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (1995) | Dir Carl Franklin | An Overlooked '90s Classic

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is Devil in a Blue Dress one of the most underrated detective movies of the 1990s?

Case 26. BODY HEAT (1981) | Lawrence Kasdan | A Sizzling, Sleazy '80s Erotic Thriller

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Body Heat an unbeatable erotic thriller? And did Kathleen Turner create one of cinema’s ultimate femme fatales?

Case 25. JOHN WICK (2014) | Dir Chad Stahelski and David Leitch| Celebrating 10 Years of Revenge

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What made John Wick such a game-changing action movie — and does the original still have what it takes to kill the competition?

Case 24. FALLEN ANGELS: RED WIND (1996) | Showtimes Forgotten Noir Series

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is an episode from the 1990s TV anthology series FALLEN ANGELS. We investigate the 1996 episode RED WIND based on the short story written by Raymond Chandler and starring Danny Glover as Philip Marlowe! FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

A FILM NOIR DISCUSSION (Bonus Episode Part 2)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week, we are giving you something a little different. Back in 2022, Luke and Matt took to YouTube Live to chat about their love of film noir and hardboiled fiction. Two years later, Mean Street emerged from that chat. We hope you enjoy looking back at the first discussion between Luke and Matt. FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

A FILM NOIR DISCUSSION (Bonus Episode Part 1)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Case 23. LOVE LIES BLEEDING (2024) | Rose Glass | Spotlighting An Indie Erotic Neo Noir

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Love Lies Bleeding a modern neo-noir masterpiece — or has this case become too twisted to solve?

Case 22. BATMAN CAPED CRUSADER (2024) | Bruce Timm Brings Noir Back to Animated Batman

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2024's superhero noir, BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER, starring Hamish Linklater, Jason Watkins, Krystal Joy Brown, Eric Morgan Stuart, Diedrich Bader, Minnie Driver, Christina Ricci, and Jamie Chung. Created by Bruce Timm and produced by Matt Reeves and J J Abrams. FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash

Case 21. GET CARTER (1971) | Dir Mike Hodges | British Gangster Noir Was Never The Same

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Get Carter one of the greatest British crime films ever made — and Michael Caine’s Jack Carter one of cinema’s ultimate antiheroes?

Case 20. A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES (2014) | Dir Scott Frank |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Scott Frank’s A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens and David Harbour. But is this film so self-aware of its genre and leading actor that it can’t forge its own identity?

Case 19. THE FALL GUY (2024) | Dir David Leitch | Does Ryan Gosling Ever Fail The Big Screen?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:32:08 +0000

Is THE FALL GUY one of the most entertaining action movies of the 2020s? Or did audiences simply fail to show up for the stunt?

Case 18. THE TERMINATOR (1984) | Dir James Cameron | The Unstoppable Tech-Noir!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Terminator still one of the greatest science-fiction action movies ever made?

Case 17. Orson Welles' TOUCH OF EVIL (1958)

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Cinema Sleuths investigates Orson Welles’s Touch of Evil (1958), a towering example of film noir starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and the man himself, Orson Welles.

Case 16. THE KILLING (1956) | A Kubrick Masterpiece!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Was The Killing the blueprint for the modern crime thriller — and could Stanley Kubrick’s 1956 classic really have helped pave the way for The Dark Knight?

Case 15. THE BIG HEAT (1953) | Somebody's Going to Pay!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1953'S THE BIG HEAT, starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, and Lee Marvin, and directed by Fritz Lang FIND US HERE: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

Case 14. BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (2024) | The Perfect 80s Revival?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did Netflix successfully revive Axel Foley — or is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F proof that some 80s franchises are better left alone?

Case 13. THE GLASS KEY (1942) | Dir Stuart Heisler | The News Has Always Been Faked?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Does The Glass Key (1940) Hold Up? Or Does Miscasting Knock It Down?

Case 12. THE THIRD MAN (1949) | Dir Carol Reed | The Harry Lime Of It All

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Third Man one of the greatest film noirs ever made — or has its legendary reputation become bigger than the movie itself?

Case 11. SUGAR + REBUS (2024) | Best Noir on TV + An Interview w/ Rebus creator Ian Rankin

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Are Sugar and Rebus proof that noir is alive and well on television — or does modern crime drama need a new case to solve?

Case 10. Forget It, Jake...|CHINATOWN (1974) | Dri Roman Polanski |

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Chinatown the greatest detective movie ever made — or is its legendary reputation itself a mystery worth investigating?

Case 9. OUT OF THE PAST (1947) | Dir Jacques Tourneur | A Film Noir Masterpiece

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Out of the Past one of the greatest film noirs ever made — and the definitive Robert Mitchum noir performance?

Case 8. THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994) | Dir John Dahl | Cinema's Deadliest Femme Fatale!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Last Seduction one of the great neo-noir thrillers of the 1990s — or has its reputation become too seductive to resist?

Case 7. THE NICE GUYS (2016) | Dir Shane Black | How This Neo-Noir Became A Cult Classic

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Nice Guys an overlooked modern classic — or just another Hollywood detective story that got away?

Case 6. MANHUNTER (1986) | Dir Michael Mann | A Landmark of '80s Cinema?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is Manhunter one of the greatest crime thrillers of the 1980s — and the most underrated adaptation of Thomas Harris’s work?

Case 5. THE BATMAN (2022) | Dir Matt Reeves | Unmasking The Truth

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is The Batman the ultimate Batman detective story — or has Gotham’s latest case been overhyped?

Case 4. V. I. WARSHAWSKI (1991) | Dir Jeff Kanew | An Overlooked Thriller Or Better Left Buried?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is V.I. Warshawski an overlooked detective gem — or a case that should remain closed?

Case 3: WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988) | Dir Robert Zemeckis | The Film That Saved Disney?

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Was Who Framed Roger Rabbit the movie that saved Disney animation — and one of the greatest technical achievements in film history?

Case 2. L. A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997) | Dir Curtis Hanson | The Impossible Adaptation!

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Was L.A. Confidential a near-perfect modern noir — and how did this controversial production become one of the great crime films of the 1990s?

Case 1. THE BIG SLEEP (1946) | Dir Howard Hawks | A Hollywood Classic Explored

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:33:00 +0000

Deckard and Booth take to the mean cinematic streets to explore THE BIG SLEEP (1946). We're wading through on and off screen scandals, how the writers worked around the Motion Picture Code, the odd changes to the adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel, and how production meddling might've saved the film AND MORE!

Directed by Howard Hawks

Starring Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall

FIND US HERE:

ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mMUeJThoZk6mj0T2-BAEA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeanStreetsPC

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast Trailer

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:29:52 +0000

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