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Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth

Two crime fiction authors, Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth, investigate the movies and TV shows that shape pop culture! No case is too big or small for these cinematic sleuths! Each week on Cinema Sleuths, your hosts interrogate the films and TV shows that define our culture. From blockbuster thrills to the nostalgic heart of TV classics, Luke and Matthew will re-evaluate the "untouchable" classics, shine a spotlight on hidden gems, and tackle the latest hits and misses.

tv & film film history

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92:52

Case 79. NOTORIOUS (1946) | Dir Alfred Hitchcock

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2026/04/15

This week your cinematic sleuths are investigating NOTORIOUS (1946). Starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, and Leopoldine Konstantin. Written by Ben Hecht. Loosely based on the short story 'The Song of the Dragon' (1921) written by John Taintor Foote. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Mean Streets is produced by Dr Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Logo design by Phil Dragash Mean Streets Theme composed by Dr Luke Deckard

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1:09

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

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2026/04/10

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

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89:38

Case 78. FEMME FATALE (2002) | Dir Brian De Palma

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2026/04/08

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is FEMME FATALE (2002). Starring Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Rie Rasmussen, Peter Coyote, Gregg Henry, and Eriq Ebouaney. Written and directed by Brian De Palma! Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth / Edited by Luke Deckard / Music by Luke Deckard

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89:39

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

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2026/03/18

This week we're back with a special guest! Joining your cinematic Sleuths to investigate Bryan Singers The Usual Suspects is our pal Skye, one of the masterminds and voices behind FILM 89 podcast! THE CASE: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995) Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri, and Pete Postelthwaite Written by Christopher McQuarrie Directed by Bryan Singer CREDITS Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited

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103:58

DEBRIEFED 004: YOUNG SHERLOCK | CROSS S2 | LANTERNS...

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2026/03/11

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

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INTRODUCING CINEMA SLEUTHS! A New Podcast From Mean...

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast ·

2026/03/08

COMING MAY 2026!Join Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth—hosts of Mean Streets: The Film Noir Podcast—as they expand their case load with an exciting new project: Cinema Sleuths. Each week, we investigate the films and TV shows that define pop culture. Whether we’re reevaluating a timeless classic, reviewing the latest blockbuster, or exploring why a "dud" failed, we leave no stone unturned. Get ready for deep-dive analysis and unfiltered film talk. Follow up on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or

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105:27

Case 76. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) | Dir Charles...

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2026/03/04

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1955's THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chaplin, and Peter Graves. Based on the novel of the same name by Davis Grubb. Written by James Agee. Directed by Charles Laughton. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth / Edited by Luke Deckard / Music by Luke Deckard

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82:30

Case 75. HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025) | Dir Spike Lee

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2026/02/18

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2025's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST! Starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP ROCKY, Iifenesh Hadera, and Aubrey Joseph. Written by Alan Fox. Based on Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW, an adaptation of Ed McBain's novel KING'S RANSOM. Directed by SPIKE LEE.SOCIALS Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751 X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth/ Edited by Luke

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94:59

Case 74. THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) | Dir Coen Brothers

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2026/02/04

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1998's THE BIG LEBOWSKI! Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Sam Elliot, and David Huddleston. Written and Directed by the Coen Brothers.SOCIALS Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751 X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth / Edited by Luke Deckard / Music by Luke Deckard

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

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2026/01/21

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1999's THE LIMEY. Starring Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzman, Lesley Ann Warren, and Barry Newman. Written by Lem Dobbs. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.SOCIALS Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751 X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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88:35

Case 72. JUDGE DREDD (1995) | dir Danny Cannon

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2026/01/14

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1995's JUDGE DREDD. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Rob Schinder, Diane Lane, and Armand Assante. Written by William WIsher Jr, Pat Mills, Michael De Luca, and Kevin O'Neill. Directed by Danny CannonFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751 X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPC Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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78:43

Case 71. THE MALTESE FALCON (1931) | Dir Roy Del Ruth

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2026/01/07

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1931's THE MALTSE FALCON. Starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Otto Matieson, Una Merkel, and Thelma Todd. Written by Brown Holmes & Maude Fulton. Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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76:28

DEBRIEFED 003: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY...

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2025/12/17

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

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157:23

FADE TO BLACK: 2025 WRAP-UP!

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2025/12/10

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

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Case 70. BLADE RUNNER (1982) | Dir Ridley Scott

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2025/11/26

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest actor/podcaster Julian De Baker! This week's case is 1982's BLADE RUNNER. Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, and Edward James Olmos. Written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples. Based on the novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP by Philip K Dick. Directed by Ridley Scott.Follow Julian on Twitter at: @juliandebacker Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke

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84:36

Case 69: HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) | Dir David Mackenzie

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2016's Neo-Noir-Western: HELL OR HIGH WATER! Starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, and Gil Birmingham. Written by Taylor Sheridan. Directed by David MacKenzie.Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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Case 68. MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) | Dir Edward Dmytryk

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest TIPPING MY FEDORA'S Sergio Angelini! This week's case is 1944's MURDER, MY SWEET. Starring Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, and Anne Shirley. Written by John Paxton. Directed by Edward Dmytryk. Based on the novel FAREWELL, MY LOVELY, by Raymond ChandlerMean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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Case 67. DEEP COVER (1992) | Dir Bill Duke |

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2025/11/06

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1992's DEEP COVER! Starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum. Written by Michael Tolkin and Henry Bean. Directed by Bill Duke.Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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108:36

Case 66. ANGEL HEART (1987) | Dir Alan Parker

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest Phil Dragash! This week's case is 1987's ANGEL HEART. Starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet. Written and Directed by Alan Park. Based on the novel FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg.Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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DEBRIEFED: Neo-Noir in 2026! RayGunn, Blade Runner...

Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast ·

2025/10/23

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!Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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