Shadows of Noir

Dan & Marc
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Shadows of Noir

The Shadows of Noir podcast is a show dedicated to all things film noir. Join Dan and Marc as they dissect individual movies from film noir's classic era, as well as  the overarching topics that run throughout film noir. The influences, historical context, common elements, and lasting impact are all explored. As well as the various people who were involved with film noir. From the directors and cinematographers, to the actors and actresses, to the writers, and much more. If you have always enjoyed movies, and you are interested in film noir, we hope you join for new episodes and visit online at shadowsofnoir.com

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    21 - Stray Dog

    What do you get when you pair Akira Kurosawa with the world of film noir? You get BIG questions posed in a masterful way. Join Marc and Dan as they explore Stray Dog from 1949. A simple noir story done a little differently than the American noirs of the late 1940s, but one that gets you contemplating some deep philosophical ideas. https://shadowsofnoir.com/

    1h 8m

  2. DEC 5

    20 - Murder, My Sweet

    Join Marc and Dan as they dive headfirst into the world of Raymond Chandler with Murder, My Sweet from 1944. Based on Chandler's 1940 novel Farewell, My Lovely, it features one of the most iconic private eyes in all of crime literature/film, Philip Marlowe. Murder, My Sweet was monumental for the role in played in film noir's "discovery" by French film critics in 1946, and it's a discussion you certainly won't want to miss.Shadows of Noir is also pleased to announce the noir book section of t...

    1h 42m

  3. NOV 11

    19 - The Spiral Staircase

    Get your raincoat, because Marc and Dan are discussing The Spiral Staircase for episode 19! Amidst a powerful storm, in a big, dark house, we have a thrilling noir that stands the test of time. Directed and photographed by film noir legends Robert Siodmak and Nicholas Musuraca, respectively, this film looks like few others in the film noir canon. Join Dan and Marc for an in-depth look at the story progression, the characters, the visuals, the themes, and more! https://shadowsofnoir.com

    1h 30m

  4. OCT 28

    18 - Born to Kill

    Join us for an in-depth discussion of one of Marc's favorite films, Born to Kill. Under the direction of the ever-versatile Robert Wise, Claire Trevor and Lawrence Tierney give us two of the darkest characters in all of film noir. This one pushes the limits in many ways, and is almost made for analysis. Tune in while Dan and Marc cover many aspects of the film and its lasting legacy within the film noir canon.https://shadowsofnoir.com

    1h 26m

  5. OCT 13

    17 - Black Angel

    Huge announcement for the Shadows of Noir podcast! Previous guest Marc Hinkley has come on board as co-host!Thrilled to announce that Marc will be co-hosting the show going forward, bringing his knowledge, insights, and interest to the discussions. To kick off the new format, we dive deep into the 1946 film Black Angel. We discuss several aspects of the movie, including the set design, cinematography, literary adaptation, underlying themes, and characters.Hope you enjoy!

    1h 13m

  6. SEP 17

    16 - Film Noir Visual Style with Marc Hinkley

    Joining us to discuss the visual style and artistic roots of film noir is professional artist and fellow noir enthusiast, Marc Hinkley. With his own fine art series inspired by film noir's cinematographers, Marc has an incredible eye for frame composition and the emotion that can live within an image. He gives us some great history of German Expressionism, and how that fed so naturally into film noir. We also discuss some of Marc's favorite films, scenes, and how he chooses particular works f...

    1h 3m

  7. JUL 23

    15 - Detour (1945)

    After a brief summer break, we're back with a heavy hitter from film noir's classic era. Join us as we continue with the subject of B-Noir and dive into Detour from 1945. From PRC and directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, Detour has gained legendary status in more recent years as a masterful representation of film noir. And with a famous (although uncertain) budget and production schedule, Detour reminds us that unlimited resources are not necessary to produce a great work.

    56 min

  8. JUN 16

    14 - Industry Structure & The B-Noir

    After a few individual film episodes, we venture back in history to discuss the motion picture industry, and how major events and developments affected the classic era of film noir. We discuss the formation of the studio system in Hollywood, and the industry developments that helped enable the production, distribution, and exhibition of different types of films over the years. We discuss B-pictures more broadly, and how they blended so nicely with the film noir formula. And we conclude with t...

    55 min
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The Shadows of Noir podcast is a show dedicated to all things film noir. Join Dan and Marc as they dissect individual movies from film noir's classic era, as well as  the overarching topics that run throughout film noir. The influences, historical context, common elements, and lasting impact are all explored. As well as the various people who were involved with film noir. From the directors and cinematographers, to the actors and actresses, to the writers, and much more. If you have always enjoyed movies, and you are interested in film noir, we hope you join for new episodes and visit online at shadowsofnoir.com

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  • Creator
    Dan & Marc
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Shadows of Noir, LLC
  • Show Website
    Shadows of Noir

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