Season 4 Episode 12: Usual Suspects

Welcome back to the speakeasy folks!Sit down, grab a drink and enjoy as we wrestle with new technology, facial expressions and the complexities of the theme of bigness running through this episodes film...Fingerman!Fingerman is a 1955 crime noir. An ex-con goes undercover for the government to "finger" the crime boss who made his sister a drug addict.Directed by Harold D. SchusterWritten by Warren DouglasStory by Norris Lipsius, John LardnerProduced by Lindsley Parsons, John H. BurrowsStarring Frank LovejoyForrest TuckerPeggie Castle

On this episode we discuss Parental Guidance, an Xmas gift and the wonderful noir Scarlet Street! Scarlet Street is a 1945 American film noir directed by Fritz Lang. The screenplay concerns two criminals who take advantage of a middle-aged painter in order to steal his artwork. The film is based on the French novel La Chienne (literally The Bitch) by Georges de La Fouchardière, which had been previously dramatized on stage by André Mouëzy-Éon, and cinematically as La Chienne (1931) by director Jean Renoir. The principal actors Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea had earlier appeared together in The Woman in the Window (1944), also directed by Lang. Local authorities in New York, Milwaukee, and Atlanta banned Scarlet Street early in 1946 because of its dark plot and themes.

Welcome back folks! This time our intrepid hosts discuss the wonderful film The Woman In The Window, Jason's need for an assistant The Woman in the Window is a 1944 American film noir directed by Fritz Lang and starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Raymond Massey, and Dan Duryea. It tells the story of a middle-aged psychology professor who murders in self-defense the lover of a young femme fatale he just met while his family is on vacation. The film is based on J. H. Wallis' 1942 novel Once Off Guard. Screenwriter Nunnally Johnson, having written the script for The Grapes of Wrath (1940), was invited by International Pictures to a picture deal, and The Woman in the Window was chosen as its premiere project. The term "film noir" originated as a genre description in part because of The Woman in the Window.

Welcome to the Speakeasy! This week we delve into the world of Keyser Söze, baby! The Usual Suspects is a 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. It stars Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, and Kevin Spacey.

We are back at it again folks! This time Jason has an alcohol free cocktail for us to enjoy as well as a disturbingly disgusting alcoholic one. Carly rage rates as we talk about this excellent sleeper show! FROM  is an American science fiction horror television series created by John Griffin. The first season premiered on February 20, 2022, on Epix. The series stars Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Scott McCord, and Ricky He in main roles. With Shaun Majumder, Chloe Van Landschoot, Pegah Ghafoori, Corteon Moore, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Avery Konrad, amongst many others, in recurring roles. The series has received acclaim for its story, directing, and the performances. The series is set in a nightmarish town in the United States that traps those who enter. The unwilling residents strive to stay alive while plagued by terrifying nocturnal creatures from the surrounding forest as they search for secrets hidden within the town and beyond in the hope of finding a way out. The series centers around Boyd Stevens (Perrineau), the self-appointed sheriff and de-facto mayor, and the Matthews family, new arrivals to the town who soon discover that they are trapped along with the other existing residents, and must work together to stay alive and find a way to escape.

Carly and special guest Co-Host Aaron, were fortunate enough to spend a wonderful Friday afternoon chatting with the incredibly talented Reece Dinsdale, primarily about his classic British crime thriller - I.D. but also about his career, memories and wonderous range of T-Shirts! We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Reece Dinsdale, born August 6, 1959, in Normanton, West Yorkshire, is a versatile British actor known for his captivating performances in stage, television, and film. He gained recognition for his role in the sitcom "Home to Roost" (1985-1990) and his portrayal of Jimmy Kemp in the acclaimed TV drama "Threads" (1984). Reece's film credits include "I.D." for which he won the International Critics Award for best actor at the Geneva Film Festival, and Hamlet. He has also directed numerous television episodes as well as having a critically acclaimed theatre career. Reece is a patron of the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax. With a career spanning decades, Reece continues to engage audiences with his talent and dedication to the craft. Give Reece a follow on X; @reece_dinsdale

In this special episode, Carly is going rogue and joined via Skype, by the multi-talented actress, writer, and producer - Katelin Stack! They talk about her latest project - The Tartarian, indie film torture, amazon reviews, taking no more BS, and more! As friends and with no Jason to oversee the proceedings expect some insanity towards the end! Katelin is a perky and passionate actress from the Chicagoland area. With over 10 years of both stage and film experience, she's been praised for her intense, enigmatic characters and shines in roles such as the sweetheart romantic lead, mysterious vixen, snarky bff, or morally torn mother. Always friendly, easy going and cooperative, her hardworking and trustworthy demeanor has likened her with greats such as Tilda Swinton, Emily Blunt and Julia Roberts. Check out Katelin's work IMDB Follow her on Socials Facebook Instagram Keep up to date with The Tartarian here Subscribe to more episodes on Youtube

Welcome back to the speakeasy folks! This week we'll be talking about Seven! Whatever you do don't look in the box!!! Seven is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, with Gwyneth Paltrow, and John C. McGinley in supporting roles. Set in an unnamed, crime-ridden city, Seven's narrative follows disenchanted, nearly retired detective William Somerset (Freeman) and his newly transferred partner David Mills (Pitt) as they try to stop a serial killer from committing a series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. Walker, an aspiring writer, based Seven on his experiences of moving from a suburban setting to New York City during a period of rising crime and drug addiction in the late 1980s.

Hey Folks! In this episode we talk about Carly's swollen two face job interview and the neo noir The Long Goodbye! The Long Goodbye is a 1973 American satirical neo-noir film directed by Robert Altman and written by Leigh Brackett, based on Raymond Chandler's 1953 novel. The film stars Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe and features Sterling Hayden, Nina Van Pallandt, Jim Bouton, Mark Rydell, and an early, uncredited appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story's setting was moved from the 1940s to 1970s Hollywood. The film has been called "a study of a moral and decent man cast adrift in a selfish, self-obsessed society where lives can be thrown away without a backward glance ... and any notions of friendship and loyalty are meaningless."[2] In 2021, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"