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Dark and Twisted Alleys: A Film Noir Podcast

Crime writers F.R. Jameson and Debbi Mack discuss film noir at its best and worst.Join us once a month for a lively discussion.

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Episode 22: ‘Chinatown’ (1974)

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2025/12/20

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the 1974 classic neo-noir film, Chinatown.You can watch the video episode here. And here’s the movie trailer! Interesting editing on the trailer. 🙂

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Episode 21: ‘The Long Goodbye’ (1973)

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2025/11/29

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel The Long Goodbye released in 1973.Here’s where you can watch the video episode! So very 70s! :)

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Episode 20: ‘The Brasher Doubloon’ (1947) and ‘The...

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2025/10/25

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss two of the more bizarre weird incredible peculiar adaptations of Raymond Chandler's novels, The Brasher Doubloon (1947) and The Falcon Takes Over (1942).Here's where you can watch the video episode! These trailers will give you an idea. This one isn't a trailer. :) For more, check our Patreon page! Or Substack! PS: Wake up, Missoula! :)

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Episode 19: ‘Lady in the Lake’ (1947)

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2025/09/20

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the weird curiosity which is the film noir Lady in the Lake from 1947.Here’s where you can access the video episode. PS: Writers will get a laugh out of this Wikipedia description of the plot: Tired of the low pay of his profession, hard-boiled Los Angeles private detective Phillip Marlowe submits a murder story to Kingsby Publications. He is invited to the publisher's offices to discuss his work, but soon realizes it is merely a ploy. A few

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Episode 18: Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe

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2025/08/24

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir remakes of the films Farewell, My Lovely from 1975 and The Big Sleep from 1978.Not an English country garden. But there is a big country mansion at the end of this long-ass driveway. "That's right, sweetheart. Me again. Or before the other one. Not that I give a damn." And here's where you can see the video episode.

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Episode 17: ‘The Big Sleep’ (1946)

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2025/07/27

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir The Big Sleep from 1946.Here’s where you can access the video episode. See if you agree with our assessment of the film. And wait 'til you hear what we have to say next month about the version with Robert Mitchum and Mitchum's previous incarnation of Marlowe in Farewell, My Lovely. :) Shall we compare trailers? 1946 version And the 1978 version For early access and (coming soon) a schedule of upcoming episodes, check

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Episode 16: ‘Marlowe’ (2022)

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2025/06/21

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Marlowe from 2022.Here’s where you can access the video episode. This trailer may look familiar. :)

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Episode 15: ‘Murder, My Sweet’ (1944)

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2025/05/24

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Murder, My Sweet from 1944.Here's where you can access the video episode. And here's the trailer for the film!

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Episode 14: ‘Marlowe’ (1969)

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2025/04/25

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir film Marlowe from 1969.This film is "far out, man!" :) Actually, more like this! :) You can get early access to the video and awesome private podcast feed here! You can also get early access on Substack! A slightly different platform experience. :)

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Episode 13: ‘Gun Crazy’ (1950)

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2025/03/15

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Gun Crazy from 1950.Wherein Peggy Cummins puts in a remarkable performance. And the cinematography is practically French New Wave innovative for its time. You can also see the video episode here! :) PS: Subscribe to my Substack newsletter or become a Patreon member, and get early, ad-free access to all the episodes.

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Episode 12: ‘L.A. Confidential’ (1997)

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2025/02/15

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir film L.A. Confidential from 1997.Definitely not on the QT or the hush-hush. Don't keep it under your hat! :) Check us out on Patreon. Or buy me a coffee. :) Buy me a coffee! :)

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Episode 11: ‘Brighton Rock’ (1948)

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2024/12/28

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Brighton Rock from 1948.Debbi changes her mind/comes to understand Rose a bit better, and F.R. Jameson explains what Brighton Rock actually is! It's not like the Rock of Gibraltar. :) Get ready for 2025! Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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Episode 10: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950)

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2024/11/30

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Sunset Boulevard with William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and a supporting cast of has-beens and future hopefuls actors representative of the past and future of Hollywood.It's a highly meta movie. Made before meta became a thing. Full of tropes and characters stuck in a crumbling old house. With a dead monkey! :) And for the full multi-media experience, click here! 🙂

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Episode 9: ‘The Big Clock’ (1948)

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2024/10/31

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir The Big Clock with Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O’Sullivan, with Elsa Lanchester and Harry Morgan in minor but intriguing roles.And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :)

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Episode 8: ‘Kansas City Confidential’ (1952)

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2024/09/26

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Kansas City Confidential with John Payne, Lee Van Cleef, Jack Elan, Neville Brand, and a few other great faces.And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :)

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Episode 7: The Third Man (1949)

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2024/09/06

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, The Third Man (1949). And for the full multi-media experience, click here! :) Directed by Carol Reed Screenplay by Graham Greene Produced by Carol Reed, Alexander Korda, and David O. Selznick

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Episode 6: Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

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2024/07/24

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Kiss Me Deadly (1955). Directed by Robert Aldrich Screenplay by A.I. Bezzerides and Robert Aldrich (uncredited) Based on the 1952 novel, Kiss Me, Deadly, by Mickey Spillane Produced by Robert Aldrich

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Episode 6: Kiss Me Deadly

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2024/07/24

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Kiss Me Deadly (1955).Directed by Robert Aldrich Screenplay by A.I. Bezzerides and Robert Aldrich (uncredited) Based on the 1952 novel, Kiss Me, Deadly, by Mickey Spillane Produced by Robert Aldrich

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Episode 5: Stage Fright (1950)

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2024/06/27

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the Hitchcock film noir, Stage Fright (1950). Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Screenplay by Whitfield Cook, Alma Reville, and James Bridie; Based on Man Running (1947 novel) by Selwyn Jepson; Produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

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Episode 5: Stage Fright

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2024/06/27

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the Hitchcock film noir, Stage Fright (1950).

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