Shadows of Noir

33 - The House on Telegraph Hill

Marc and Dan are back for another Robert Wise noir, this time thanks to the suggestion of a podcast listener! Join them as they analyze this listener favorite from 1951 s

32 - Too Late for Tears

Marc and Dan are back to discuss Too Late for Tears from 1949, starring Lizabeth Scott, Dan Duryea, and Don DeFore. Tune in for another analysis of a great film noir, and

31 - Champion

The gloves stay on for this episode of the Shadows of Noir podcast, as Marc and Dan stick with the boxing-noir subtype. Also released in 1949, just like The Set-Up from l

30 - The Set-Up

Marc and Dan are back for another round as they dissect the 1949 boxing noir, The Set-Up. Expertly crafted by Robert Wise, this drama shows how the passage of time change

29 - Film Noir & Horror with Clay McCormack

For a special Halloween episode, Marc and Dan welcome back Clay McCormack, a cohost of the Rotten Horror Picture Show podcast, to discuss the intersection of film noir an

28 - The Narrow Margin

Join Marc and Dan as they break down The Narrow Margin, one of the ultimate displays of B-Noir. Efficient narrative progression and character development. Crackerjack dia

27 - Human Desire

Shadows of Noir is heading to the train yard with Human Desire from 1954. Directed by Fritz Lang and featuring an astounding performance from Gloria Grahame, this film ma

26 - Scarlet Street

From Criss Cross to Christopher Cross, Marc and Dan are continuing on with another heavy hitter. Released in late 1945 and directed/produced by Fritz Lang, Scarlet Street

25 - Criss Cross

Criss Cross is a film noir often discussed and appreciated, and for good reason. Directed by the great Robert Siodmak, and starring Burt Lancaster, Yvonne De Carlo, and D

24 - This Gun for Hire

Join Marc and Dan as they rewind back to the early years of film noir's development with This Gun for Hire. Released only months after the United States entered WWII

23 - Nightmare Alley (1947)

Gather around folks, it's time to hear all about Stanton Carlisle, Zeena, and the rest of the Nightmare Alley crew as Marc and Dan move into the darkest corner of fi

22 - Phantom Lady

From the gritty, hard-boiled story by Cornell Woolrich, to the vision and expert coordination of producer Joan Harrison, to the masterful execution of director Robert Sio

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

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 f

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 s

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 T

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 g

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 inspi

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

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