Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
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A labor of love. Unpretentious discussions of forgotten films noir by two life-long film fans and friends. Paul and Steve lead you through the dark and dangerous underbelly of cinema, discussing the stories and characters, adding insight into the talent in front of and behind the camera.
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
This week, Paul and Steve chat about the science fiction noir classic, "Blade Runner." They discuss its themes, the questions the film poses, and what makes it a film noir. ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
Though many refer to "Chinatown" as a neo-noir, Paul and Steve think it's classic noir with a dark, mean twist. They chat about the film, it's characters, their motivations, and why they think of it as one of the greatest pieces of cinema to emerge from Hollywood. ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
The screen sizzles with lust and tension as Lana Turner and John Garfield hatch a murder plot. There's no redemption down this dark alley. Paul and Steve discuss what makes "The Postman Always Rings Twice" such an enduring film noir ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
Apologies for the tardiness of this week's episode. Paul and Steve saddle up and take on the western/noir classic, "Pursused," masterfully directed by Raoul Walsh. Starring: Robert Mitchum, Teresa Wright, Judith Anderson, Dean Jagger, Alan Hale, Harry Carey Jr. ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
In this episode, Paul and Steve talk about a youthful filmmaking genius cutting his teeth on rock solid noir. The genius was Stanley Kubrick and the film is "Killer's Kiss." ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
In this episode, Paul and Steve take another excursion down the side streets to discuss the silent film classic "Blood and Sand," starring Rudolph Valentino. Is it a proto film noir, or a melodrama with a few noirish elements? They discuss this and the life of Valentino ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
This week, Paul and Steve discuss a film that some have argued is the very first noir, "I Wake Up Screaming" from 1941. Starring: Victor Mature, Betty Grable, Laird Cregar, and Carole Landis ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
In their first (and possibly last) double feature, Paul and Steve once again walk down the wet cobblestone streets of Victorian London for two glorified "gaslight noirs ..read more
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
1y ago
Strangers On A Train Of Thought: A Film Noir Podcast
2y ago
A deadly hitman with nothing to lose.... A beautiful nightclub entertainer who's on a secret mission... such is the plot of This Gun for Hire. Paul and Steve plumb the depths of this noir feast. Starring: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Laird Cregar ..read more