A Reel Education: Noir

For this week's episode, we watch a very early Robert Wise film, The Set-Up! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. If you want to read the poem that this … Continue reading The post Episode 57: The Set-Up appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we visit bombed-out postwar Germany with Berlin Express! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the episode is full of spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. Please also join us again on April 21st, when we follow … Continue reading The post Episode 56: Berlin Express appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we visit one of the great British noir films, The Third Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the heck out if it. The film is readily available on streaming on Netflix, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, and Amazon. Please also join … Continue reading The post Episode 55: The Third Man appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we conclude our Jimmy Stewart series as we view Hitchcock's delightful Rear Window! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon. Please also join us again on February … Continue reading The post Episode 54: Rear Window appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we continue with our Jimmy Stewart series as we visit Anthony Mann's noir-western, Winchester '73! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because there be spoilers ahead. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon. Please also join us again … Continue reading The post Episode 53: Winchester '73 appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we launch into a Jimmy Stewart series, starting with Call Northside 777! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil things. The film is readily available on streaming on Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, and Amazon. Please also join us again on January 7th, when we … Continue reading The post Episode 52: Call Northside 777 appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

For this week's episode, we delve into Lawrence Kasdan's steamy 80's thriller, Body Heat! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because don't care about spoilers. The film is readily available on streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. Please also join us again on November 21st, when return … Continue reading The post Episode 51: Body Heat appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

FINALLY, it's here! For episode 50, former co-host Windy returns to the podcast for an episode about Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we dive right into the plot. The film is readily available on streaming with a subscription to FilmStruck, and is available … Continue reading The post Episode 50: Double Indemnity appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we introduce Tonya to another Henri-Georges Clouzot masterpiece: the truly wicked Diabolique! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because of spoilers. No, really, we are truly, honestly serious this time… you don't want this one spoiled if you've never seen it! The film is readily available on … Continue reading The post Episode 49: Diabolique appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch the amazing Rita Hayworth in Gilda! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Rita Hayworth truly must be witnessed. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. It is also available with subscription to FilmStruck. Note: … Continue reading The post Episode 48: Gilda appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we go see Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo in 70mm, and then we have a whole lot to say about it! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because oh boy do we spoil all the details. The film is readily available for rental on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, … Continue reading The post Episode 47: Vertigo appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we are joined by geography professor David Tyler McKay for a discussion about Chinatown! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the hell out of it. The film is readily available on streaming services such as Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube. Please join us again on … Continue reading The post Episode 46: Chinatown appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we are joined by Matthew Kessen for a very rare screening of Desert Fury! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode… if you can. This is sadly a very difficult movie to track down right now. We were lucky enough to see an actual film print at The Heights … Continue reading The post Episode 45: Desert Fury appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we close our Marlowe trilogy with Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's fascinating. This film can be found for streaming rental from Amazon and Vudu. Please join us again on March 21st, when we continue with another color noir with Desert Fury! The post Episode 44: The Long Goodbye appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch Bogey and Bacall in The Big Sleep! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it should truly be experienced. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services. Please join us again on March 3rd, when we finish our Marlowe Marathon with The Long … Continue reading The post Episode 43: The Big Sleep appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch Dick Powell (!) play Philip Marlowe (!!!) in Murder, My Sweet! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Dick Powell is a delight to behold. This film can be found for streaming rental from iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, and several other services. Please join us again on February 21st, when … Continue reading The post Episode 42: Murder, My Sweet appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we felt like talking about politics for some reason, so we watched The Manchurian Candidate! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because if you haven't seen the movie by now, you owe yourself a treat. This film can is a little hard to find on streaming right now, but it … Continue reading The post Episode 41: The Manchurian Candidate appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we have MANY THINGS TO SAY about Sweet Smell of Success! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it has one of the sharpest, most cynical scripts in all cinema history. This film can currently be seen streaming on FilmStruck, iTunes, and DirecTV. Please join us again on January … Continue reading The post Episode 40: Sweet Smell of Success appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we lighten up a bit (and drunken up a bit) for the holidays, with The Thin Man! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it is oh so delightful. This film can currently be seen streaming on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play. Please join us again on … Continue reading The post Episode 39: The Thin Man appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we follow up our screening of the original Cape Fear with Martin Scorsese's 1991 remake! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because DeNiro's appetite for scenery chewing must be witnessed. This film can currently be seen streaming on Netflix, Vudu, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play… just about anywhere. … Continue reading The post Episode 38: Cape Fear (1991) appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we go back to our Robert Mitchum well with a screening of the original Cape Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because Robert Mitchum demands it. This film can currently be rented from Amazon, YouTube, and iTunes. Please join us again on December 7th when we follow up with Martin … Continue reading The post Episode 37: Cape Fear (1962) appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we watch a film that made a star out of Bob Hoskins: The Long Good Friday! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's amazing and it has Helen Mirren in it. This film can be a challenge to find right now, since the Criterion Collection DVD has long … Continue reading The post Episode 36: The Long Good Friday appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we get our James Mason on with a viewing of Odd Man Out! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this film is fascinating. This film can be rented on Amazon Prime, and is available on DVD. Please join us on November 7th when we continue forward in British film … Continue reading The post Episode 35: Odd Man Out appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we look at William Friedkin's 1970s remake of Wages of Fear, Sorcerer! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this is a film to be experienced. This film can be rented in HD on Amazon Prime, and is available on DVD and Blu-Ray in all its restored … Continue reading The post Episode 34: Sorcerer appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we take a look at Henri-Georges Clouzot's masterpiece of tension, Le salaire de la peur, aka The Wages of Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because this is a film you have to witness. This film is part of The Criterion Collection, so it can be found streaming … Continue reading The post Episode 33: The Wages of Fear appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we welcome playwright/actor Kelvin Hatle to our table as we discuss what happens when Fritz Lang directs a western: Rancho Notorious! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because you really must witness at least the drinking game scene. This film is available on DVD from Amazon and can … Continue reading The post Episode 32: Rancho Notorious appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we have a grand time talking about all that cake in Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's loads of fun and we don't want to spoil it for you. This film is available on DVD from Amazon and elsewhere, and if you're … Continue reading The post Episode 31: Ministry of Fear appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we thoroughly enjoy a movie banned personally by Joseph Goebbels: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because the second part of the episode will probably make no sense whatsoever if you don't. This film is easily available via a great 2-disc set released … Continue reading The post Episode 30: The Testament of Dr. Mabuse appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we take a long look at the only film ever directed by Charles Laughton: Night of the Hunter! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we not only discuss spoilers, but we talk about them at length. This film is easily available on DVD, and is also available … Continue reading The post Episode 29: Night of the Hunter appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we revisit Samuel Fuller's filmography with a viewing of The Naked Kiss! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we dive straight into discussion. This film is available on Hulu Plus, Amazon, and iTunes. We apologize for the late delivery of this episode. Scheduling issues and a computer changeover … Continue reading The post Episode 28: The Naked Kiss appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we go through the pros and cons (heh) of Samuel Fuller's Pickup on South Street! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we go straight into spoiler territory. This film is sadly not available on any “official” streaming channels at this time, but Dailymotion usually has a copy floating around. … Continue reading The post Episode 27: Pickup on South Street appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this week's episode, we thoroughly enjoy Jules Dassin's heist masterpiece, Rififi! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because spoilers abound! This film comes and goes on Hulu Plus, but it is part of the Criterion Collection, so it is easily available on DVD and Blu-Ray. Join us on June … Continue reading The post Episode 26: Rififi appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

On this giddy episode, we visit Robert Aldrich's groundbreaking Mickey Spillane adaptation, Kiss Me Deadly! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we head straight for the spoiler room. This film is a little hard to find on the official streaming channels right now, but Criterion has it on a very nice … Continue reading The post Episode 25: Kiss Me Deadly appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we head into Nicolas Cage territory with Red Rock West, a mid-1990s noir/western from the folks who later brought us Joy Ride. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we plunge quickly into the spoiler pool. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Prime, and … Continue reading The post Episode 24: Red Rock West appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch the hard-hitting prototype for every women-in-prison film, Caged. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's a great film. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play. Join us on May 7th for our episode on Red Rock West! The post Episode 23: Caged appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we finally watch one of the greatest films noir that ever noired: Sunset Boulevard. (Yes, dear listeners, we also did a full episode on Sunset Boulevard over on the parent podcast Reel Education back in  2014. The two shows are different. The first one features Melissa's full barrage of trivia; this one is more dedicated … Continue reading The post Episode 22: Sunset Boulevard appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch Where the Sidewalk Ends, Otto Preminger's steely cop drama. We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's a great film, and we spoil the ending. This film is currently available on DirecTV and on DVD. There are also stray free copies of the film on YouTube and … Continue reading The post Episode 21: Where the Sidewalk Ends appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch the 1950 bank-robbing love story, Gun Crazy, aka Deadly Is the Female! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's great, and we discuss it at length. This film is currently available on iTunes and on DVD. (There are also a few stray copies streaming online dubbed into various languages, … Continue reading The post Episode 20: Gun Crazy appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch Jules Dassin's London-based masterpiece, Night and the City! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's excellent, and we spoil the ending. This film is currently available on DVD, and there is also currently a copy on YouTube with Greek subtitles. Join us on March 7th for … Continue reading The post Episode 19: Night and the City appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch the amazing noir/French New Wave hybrid, Elevator to the Gallows! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because, seriously, it's amazing. This film is currently available on Hulu Plus and on DVD. Join us on February 21st for our episode on Night and the City! The post Episode 18: Elevator to the Gallows appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch the pre-Hayes Code pre-noir gangster classic, The Public Enemy! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's a great gangster flick. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and is also available on DVD. (It's also currently available for free on YouTube, … Continue reading The post Episode 17: The Public Enemy appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch John Huston's great heist flick, The Asphalt Jungle! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it's a truly fun movie. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and is also available on DVD. Join us on January 21st for our episode on The Public … Continue reading The post Episode 16: The Asphalt Jungle appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

This week, we watch Fritz Lang's amazing noir, The Big Heat! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because it is truly great. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, and Microsoft, and is also available on DVD. Join us on January 7th for our episode on The Asphalt Jungle! The post Episode 15: The Big Heat appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Pat Wick and we watch the bizarre noir-western, Johnny Guitar! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because, really, it must be seen to be believed. This film is currently available for streaming rental on iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, and Microsoft, and … Continue reading The post Episode 14: Johnny Guitar appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Pat Wick and we watch Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil all the juicy parts. You want to see the movie. This film is currently available streaming on Hulu Plus, and it is easily … Continue reading The post Episode 13: Stray Dog appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

Dear listeners, you are in for a real treat this week. Our regular crew is joined by special guest star Sharon Stiteler (aka Birdchick) for our episode about Leave Her to Heaven! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the film. Like, a lot. You want to … Continue reading The post Episode 12: Leave Her to Heaven appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

We figured you might like something special for the Halloween season, so this week, we give you the dark carnival noir Nightmare Alley! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the hell out of this film, and I assure you, you don't want that. While this movie … Continue reading The post Episode 11: Nightmare Alley appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

It's been a while since we've had a truly sweet-spot criminals-and-dames noir on this podcast, so this week we're bringing you one of the lesser-known gems of the genre: Kansas City Confidential! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil a lot of the fun bits. In this case, you … Continue reading The post Episode 10: Kansas City Confidential appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

We've gone far too long in this podcast without visiting the Master of Suspense, so join us this week in watching Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil a lot of the fun bits. The film can currently be found for rental … Continue reading The post Episode 9: Shadow of a Doubt appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

We've done a seven episodes exploring original films noir, so it is high time we take a look at a modern film that was influenced by noir. Join us for a viewing of Rian Johnson's directorial debut, Brick! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the ending and a … Continue reading The post Episode 8: Brick appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.

We've gone far too long on this podcast without encountering Humphrey Bogart, so we're remedying that with an episode about Key Largo! We highly recommend you watch the film before listening to the episode, because we spoil the ending. The film can be currently be found for streaming rental on Google Play, iTunes, Amazon, and Vudu. Netflix … Continue reading The post Episode 7: Key Largo appeared first on A Reel Education: Noir.