Dark and Twisted Alleys: A Film Noir Podcast

Hi all! I have a special episode of Dark and Twisted Alleys for you today. As chance would have it, I received word through a publicist of a feature film made without spending a significant amount of money. That film is Contradiction , which was written and directed by Pierce Kafka , as I mentioned here (where you can see us on YouTube), and as it turns out, it’s not only a no-budget film, b...

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. 🙂

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! 🙂

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 Patreo...

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...

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 her...

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? 19...

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 . 🙂    

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!    

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. 🙂

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.

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! 🙂

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

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...

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 ! 🙂

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 ! 🙂

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

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

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the Hitchcock film noir, Stage Fright (1950). It’s one of the director’s lesser-known films.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, In a Lonely Place (1950). Directed by Nicholas Ray;Screenplay by Andrew P. Solt and Edmund H. North;Produced by Robert Lord.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the remake of the classic film noir, The Killera (1964). Directed by Don Siegel; Screenplay by Gene L. Coon; Based on "The Killers" (1927 short story) by Ernest Hemingway; Produced by Don Siegel.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir Out of the Past from 1947. Directed by Jacques Tourneur;  Screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring;  Based on Build My Gallows High (1946 novel) by Daniel Mainwaring;  Produced by Warren B. Duff.

In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the classic film noir, Double Indemnity (1944). Directed by Billy WilderScreenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond ChandlerProduced by Joseph Sistrom [uncredited]