Out of the Podcast - A Film Noir Conversation

Get ready and sweaty for a conversation with guest David Wilentz all about the hard-boiled 1954 masterpiece "Shield for Murder", co-directed by Howard W. Koch and star Edmond O’Brien! He plays a cop at the end of his rope, desperate and in love - what could go wrong? Strap yourself, this one is a RIPPER! Questions, comments or bar spaghetti? [email protected] or instagram.com/outofthepodcast

Special guest Felicia Maroni from the Seeing Faces in Movies podcast joins Gentleman Joey for a trip to Florida to discuss John Huston's claustrophobic classic Key Largo, starring everyone great at their absolute best: Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, Lionel Barrymore and Claire Trevor in an Academy Award-winning performance. Pour a drink, grab an umbrella and join us! Questions, comments or belly rubs? [email protected] instagram.com/outofthepodcast x.com/outofthecast

The lads are lacing up their running shoes so they can keep up with 1950's Woman on the Run! From director Norman Foster and starring Ann Sheridan and Dennis O'Keefe, come check out this public domain noir with us. Questions, comments or waffles? [email protected] instagram.com/outofthepodcast

Ahoy hoy, noir-o: the lads are BACK after a long rest and making it count. That's right, we're talking about 1944's ESSENTIAL film noir classic Phantom Lady, from Robert Siodmak aka a director you can trust! Come with us and Ella Raines as we go under deep cover to clear her boss' name. Also starring Franchot Tone, Alan Curtis and a horned up Elisha Cook Jr., this is a film and episode NOT TO BE MISSED! Questions, comments or do you wanna give us the business for our long hiatus? [email protected] or instagram.com/outofthepodcast

Did you get a whiff of that?? Show-AND-fan-favorite Film Noir Confidential joins the lads to discuss a classic film of opportunity, jealousy, and sleaze: it’s 1957’s Sweet Smell of Success! From director Alexander Mackendrick and starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis at their peaks, you’ll want to come for the conversation and stay for the brilliant cinematography of legend James Wong Howe! Make sure to stay tuned at the end of the episode for an important announcement! Questions, comments or footage of the 2002 musical? [email protected] SNAP SNAP: instagram.com/outofthepodcast

It’s New Year’s Eve and we’re celebrating with YOU, noir-o! Come with us to party in 1946, a year so fine we’re gonna do it twice: that’s right, we’re talking Repeat Performance! Directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring Joan Leslie, Louis Hayward, Richard Basehart, Virginia Field, and Natalie Schafer. Will we ask for another round or is once enough? Tune in and find out! Questions, comments or the script to Say Goodbye? [email protected] SNAP SNAP: instagram.com/outofthepodcast

We made it under the tree in the St. Nick of time, noir-os! The lads unwrap 1947’s Kiss of Death from director Henry Hathaway (Niagara) and with stars Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, and podcast favorite Richard Widmark in his debut role - and he’s terrifying! Have a great Holiday, everyone! Questions, comments or pushes down the stairs? [email protected] SNAP SNAP: instagram.com/outofthepodcast

'Tis the season for the lads to head to New Orleans for a film that, despite the title, features very little yuletide cheer: it's 1944's Christmas Holiday, from director Robert Siodmak and screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham and starring the unlikely noir duo of Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly! Questions, comments or wanna go to a WHOLE ENTIRE concert? [email protected] SNAP SNAP: instagram.com/outofthepodcast

The lads escape the safety of brisk weather and head for the terrors at 1962's Cape Fear! Directed by J. Lee Thompson with ALL OF THE GREATS: Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum act their butts off, plus the cinematography of Sam Leavitt and the music of Bernard Herrmann. With all of these legends involved you know it's going to be an episode for the ages! Questions, comments or wanna go bowling? [email protected] instagram.com/outofthepodcast

100 episodes - can you believe it, noir-o?? The lads celebrate their ace in the hole by watching Billy Wilder’s 1951 exploration into journalism and the darkness of the human condition: it’s Ace in the Hole! Starring Kirk Douglas at his nasty best, with Jan Sterling, Richard Benedict and Porter Hall, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a film from the greats! Questions, comments or compliments for our big anniversary show? [email protected] SNAP SNAP: instagram.com/outofthepodcast