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Cinema Sleuths

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth

Two crime-fiction authors. All of cinema and TV. One case to crack. Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate the films and television shows that shape pop culture — from beloved classics and hidden gems to blockbusters, disasters and everything in between. Expect strong opinions, surprising connections, behind-the-scenes stories and arguments that occasionally require further investigation. The evidence is gathered. The suspects are interrogated. The verdict is yours.

tv & film film history

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Case 98: THE RIP (2026) | Dir Joe Carnahan | A...

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2026/08/24

The Rip (2026), starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Joe Carnahan, is a Netflix crime thriller that raises the question: has the era of prestige filmmaking left Netflix?

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84:13

Case 98: THE RIP (2026)

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2026/08/24

NETFLIX's The Rip (2026), starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Joe Carnahan, raises the question: has the era of prestige filmmaking left Netflix?In this episode, we look at The Rip and how Netflix’s increasingly familiar style of spoon-fed storytelling is responsible for dumbing down movies and shows. We also ask why Netflix keeps avoiding theatrical releases and whether The Rip would have been better served on the BIG SCREEN. We are joined by returning guest Cinema Sleuth,

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67:38

Case 97: LANTERNS (2026) — The DCU's Brightest Day or...

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2026/08/19

Lanterns is the latest DC property that has enraged the internet. Some fans seem to love it while others are infuriated. Do they have a good reason, or has fan discourse gone too far? We discuss that and whether this show is really worthy of the hate.

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67:38

Case 97: LANTERNS (2026) — The DCU's Brightest Day or...

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2026/08/19

Is Lanterns actually one of DC’s strongest new shows, or is the internet reacting to another divisive addition to the DC Universe? The investigation is on! Lanterns is the latest WB/DC outing to ignite a fierce debate among fans. Some viewers love the new HBO Max show, while others have been deeply unimpressed. But does Lanterns really deserve the backlash — or has online fan discourse gone too far? In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we investigate Lanterns, the new DC series created by Chris Mundy,

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82:28

Case 96: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir...

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2026/08/17

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) is widely regarded as one of the classic film noirs — but does this celebrated adaptation of James M. Cain’s iconic hard-boiled novel still deserve its reputation?In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we put The Postman Always Rings Twice to the test. We investigate Tay Garnett’s 1946 film and what made it a landmark of classic Hollywood and film noir.

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THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir Tay Garnett

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2026/08/17

Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week, we are joined by thriller author Regan MacArther, writer of the John Lash series. THE CASE: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) Starring: Lana Turner, John Garfield, and Cecil Kellaway Written by Harry Ruskin and Niven Busch Based on the novel by James M Cain Directed by Tay Garnett CREDITS Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER: All

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89:59

Case 95: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir...

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2026/08/10

Was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) the perfect adaptation of the original comics — or simply a very different movie hiding beneath the shadow of Turtle-Mania?

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir Steve Barron

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2026/08/10

This week your cinema sleuths are investigating TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990)! Starring Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pias, Robbie Rist, Corey Feldman, Brian Tochi, James Saito, David McCharen, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, and David Forman. Written by Todd W Langen and Bobby Herback. Based on the comic book created by Keven Eastman and Peter Laird. Directed by Steve Barron. Special guest Julian De Backer! Follow his YouTube Channel Here Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard &

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112:49

Case 94: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir...

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2026/08/03

THWIP! The summer blockbuster has swung into town — and it’s a giant Spider-Man-sized case for Cinema Sleuths. Has Marvel finally moved on from Iron Man Jr and delivered a great Spider-Man movie again? Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day capture what makes the character so special? And can this new chapter give Peter Parker the fresh start that the title promises? That’s what we want to know.

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112:49

SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir Destin Daniel...

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2026/08/03

THWIP! The summer blockbuster has landed! And it's a giant SPIDER! This week, your cinematic sleuths are swinging between skyscrapers, stopping runaway tanks, teaming up with lunatics, and thwarting bank robberies as we investigate SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY; directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal, and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Are we back? Do we finally have a GREAT Spider-Man film? Listen and find out. Cinema Sleuths is

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131:59

Case 93: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 + PUNISHER -...

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2026/07/27

Have Daredevil and the Punisher finally brought the old Marvel television magic back — or has the MCU moved on without them?

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131:59

Daredevil Born Again S2 + Punisher One Last Kill | Is...

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2026/07/27

We investigate Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and The Punisher: One Last Killer to see if Marvel's 2026 R-rated output is really all it's cracked up to be. Join us as we look at both and speculate about Punisher and Daredevil's involvement in Spider-Man Brand New Day! Be warned, spoilers abound! Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode

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102:47

Case 92: ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven | A...

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2026/07/13

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, exploring its savage satire of corporate America, privatisation, consumer culture, sensationalist news and a society increasingly obsessed with violence and entertainment

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102:47

ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven

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2026/07/13

This week, we're investigating ROBOCOP (1987) starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer. Written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. Directed by Paul Verhoeven. Special guest is Skye from co-host and co-created FILM 89 Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator

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128:30

Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF...

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2026/07/06

In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we investigate the strange era when two wildly different Sherlock Holmes franchises became mega-hits at almost exactly the same time.

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128:29

SHERLOCK MANIA: Sherlock Holmes (2009) / BBC SHERLOCK...

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2026/07/06

The game is afoot! Between 2009-2012 Sherlock Holmes exploded on the big and small screens with the Robert Downey Jr / Jude Law film directed by Guy Ritchie as well as the hit BBC series SHERLOCK created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. This week, we're looking at the bonkers era in which these mega-hit franchises swept the world before suddenly dropping off the face of the earth. We're joined by Dr Mark Jones from the podcast Doings of Doyle and

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99:23

Case 90: SUPERGIRL (2026) - An Unfortunate Flop + TOY...

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2026/06/29

What went wrong with the early summer blockbusters, from Disclosure Day to Supergirl?

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SUPERGIRL (2026) | DISCLOSURE DAY | TOY STORY 5 Debrief

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2026/06/29

This week, we discuss some of this summer's blockbuster hits and flops. We investigate Supergirl 2026 starring Milly Alcock, Toy Story 5, and Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY. Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMER All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in

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79:16

Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert...

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2026/06/22

Did Robert Altman misunderstand Chandler’s iconic detective? Or did he create one of the most fascinating reinventions of the noir detective story? Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Altman’s The Long Goodbye, exploring Elliott Gould’s brilliantly unconventional Marlowe!

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THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman

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2026/06/22

This week, we're back with a banger, and we're joined by crime fiction author and expert Maxim Jakubowski! THE CASE: THE LONG GOODBYE 1973 Starring: Elliot Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, and Mark Rydell Written by Leigh Brackett Based on the novel: THE LONG GOOBYE by Raymond Chandler Directed by Robert Altman CREDITS Find Maxim's book here: https://maximjakubowski.co.uk/ Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Music by Luke

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