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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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01:40:54

Case 65. MIAMI VICE PILOT (1984) | Anthony Yerkovich

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2025/10/16

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

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01:54:11

Case 64. PLAY DIRTY (2025) | Dir Shane Black

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2025/10/09

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.WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast:

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01:35:28

Case 63. DIRTY HARRY (1971) | Dir Don Segel

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2025/10/02

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! THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREONGarm1918 / Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie Podcast / Gregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke

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01:29:50

Case 62. SEVEN (1995) | Dir David Fincher

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2025/09/25

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1995's SEVEN. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker. Directed by David Fincher. 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

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01:36:13

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

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2025/09/18

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest STEVE HUNT from The Boxing Movie Podcast! This week's case is 1950's WOMAN ON THE RUN starring Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, and Ross Elliott. Script by Alan Campbell, Norman Foster, and Ross Hunter. Based on the short story by Sylvia Tate. Directed by Norman Foster.WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube:

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01:42:22

Case 60. KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) | Dir Shane Black

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2025/09/11

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2005's neo-noir cult classic KISS KISS BANG BANG! Starring Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan! Written and directed by SHANE BLACK. X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCTHANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ON PATREON: Garm1918, Steve Hunt from The Boxing Movie Podcast, Gregory Sandoval Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard

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01:20:37

Case 59. CAUGHT STEALING (2025) | Dir Darren Aronofsky

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2025/09/04

#CaughtStealing #zoëkravitz #AustinButler Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 2025's CAUGHT STEALING! Starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Liev Schreiber, and Vincent D'Onofrio. Written by Charlie Huston, based on the book of the same name and by the same writer! Directed By Darren Aronofsky.SOCIALSFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751X : https://x.com/MeanStreetsPCMean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and

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01:11:40

Case 58. NIGHT ALWAYS COMES (2025) | Dir Benjamin Caron

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2025/08/28

#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. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575259333751 X :

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01:15:00

Case 57.5: DICK TRACY A FAN RESPONSE w/ All-Star...

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2025/08/23

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!. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast:

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01:33:44

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

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2025/08/21

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1990's DICK TRACY. Starring Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, and Glenne Headly. Written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. Based on the comic series created by Chester Gould. Directed by Warren Beatty. 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:

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01:36:47

Case 56. THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (1981) | Dir John...

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2025/08/14

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1981's THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY! Starring Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Derek Thompson, and debuting 25 year old Pierce Brosnan as '1st Irishman.' Written by Barrie Keeffe. Directed by John Mackenzie. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcastWHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mean-streets-the-film-noir-podcast/id1733189837 YouTube:

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01:27:25

Case 55: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) | Dir Nicholas Ray

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2025/08/07

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1950's IN A LONELY PLACE. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Jeff Donnell, Carl Benton Reid, and Art Smith. Written by Andrew P Solt and Edmund H. North. Based on the sensational novel of the same name by Dorothy B. Hughes. Directed by Nicholas Ray. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/meanstreetspodcast WHERE TO LISTEN: ApplePodcast:

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01:23:02

Special Investigation: DEXTER RESURRECTION + BALLARD...

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2025/07/12

#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

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00:41:56

Denis Villeneuve to direct BOND 26 + Mike Hammer...

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2025/07/02

#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.For other pop-culture investigation episodes, check out Patreon and Spotify!

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00:57:27

DEBRIEFED 002 - Mission: Impossible The Final...

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2025/06/25

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

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01:08:04

Case 54. MACHINE GUN KELLY (1958)

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2025/05/29

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:

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01:47:46

Case 53. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996)

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2025/05/22

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. 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:

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01:34:05

Case 52. BLOOD SIMPLE (1984) | Director Coen Brothers...

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2025/05/17

#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:

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01:51:57

Case 51. NIGHT MOVES (1975)

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2025/05/08

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:

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02:09:01

Case 50. SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)

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2025/05/01

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1950's SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden, Nancy Olson, and Erich Von Stroheim. 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:

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