Shadows of Noir

This episode is a primer on the overlap between film noir and the Hollywood Blacklist of the late 1940s and 1950s. We have alluded to this connection previously and it’s a topic often mentioned in film noir discussions, so we wanted to give an overview of the major events and prominent figures. We also talk about some of reasons why film noir's classic era may have been excessively affected by the Hollywood Blacklist events post-World War II. Enjoy!
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We are joined by Clay McCormack from The Rotten Horror Picture Show for our very first guest episode. Clay’s podcast experience and film knowledge is extensive, and together we discuss the nuances of an essential film noir, Kiss Me Deadly. We dive into the literary background, the adaption to the screen, the character of Mike Hammer, and several other aspects of the film. We also compare it to several other important films, and explore film noir’s relationship to other areas of film history.

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After a quick holiday break, we’re starting 2024 off right with the 1949 masterpiece, The Third Man. Join us as we first discuss film noir’s expansion beyond the borders of the United States in the latter half of the 1940s. Then explore the narrative structure, camerawork, lighting, acting performances, and musical score of The Third Man. We finish up by noting some differing perspectives on the film, and how it sits in relation to the classic era of film noir. Hope you enjoy!

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With the release of The Maltese Falcon in October 1941, where was the newly budding innovation of film noir to go? Well, less than two months later, the United States, where film noir was emerging, would enter World War II. A world event that influenced film noir's early years, later years, and also the relationship between the movie-going public and darker subject matters. So join us as we briefly review the intersection of film noir and World War II in Episode 4 of the Shadows of Noir podcast.
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In celebration of our 10th episode, we are doing a revised and expanded version of Episode 1 - What is Film Noir? That is our most popular topic and we wanted to extend and improve upon that discussion, based on feedback and questions we've received so far. We begin with the term film noir, then get into the influences and the distinction between the "classic era" and newer "neo-noir" films. We discuss the classification of film noir, and finish up with the elements and essential films of the classic era. Hope you enjoy!
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