Best Matthew Rigby Podcasts (2026)

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39. Radio Noir: CHASE A CROOKED SHADOW (1958) 40:39

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Sergio looks at Michael Anderson's 1958 suspense drama, CHASE A CROOKED SHADOW, a clever mystery with a strong cast and memorable payoff. It stars Anne Baxter as an heiress driven to near madness when a man turns up claiming to be her dead brother and everybody but her believes him. Richard Todd is the the smooth impostor and Herbert Lom plays the …

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38. THE THIN MAN (1934), with Scott K. Ratner 1:20:24

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For this special Christmas episode, Sergio is joined by Scott K Ratner for an in-depth look at Dashiell Hammett's novel The Thin Man. We also consider the series of six movies it spawned, all of them starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles and Skippy as their pet Terrier, Asta. Here's a full list of the films in the series: T…

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37. Top 10 Film Noir Remakes, with Mean Streets hosts Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth 1:23:59

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Sergio is joined by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth, the hosts of the excellent Mean Streets podcast (https://meanstreetspodcast.podbean.com/) to find out what their top 10 Film Noir remakes are. The films under discussion include (in chronological order) are: THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) THE KILLERS (1964) FAREWELL MY LOVELY (1975) THE POSTMAN ALWAYS …

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36. THE BEIDERBECKE TRILOGY (1985 to 1988), with James Leggott 1:44:55

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It's 40 years since Alan Plater's mellow comedy thriller THE BEIDERBECKE AFFAIR (1985), starring James Bolam and Barbara Flynn, first appeared on TV. Sergio is joined by Plater expert James Leggott to discuss the original serial and it's two sequels, THE BEIDERBECKE TAPES (1987) and THE BEIDERBECKE CONNECTION (1988). Dr James Leggott is Head of Sch…

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35. COLLATERAL (2004), with Vincent M. Gaine 1:36:19

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Sergio is joined by Vincent M. Gaine of Lancaster University to discuss Michael Mann's hitman neo-noir, Collateral, starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett Smith. A thriller made on the cutting edge of digital cinema of 2004, this in-depth exploration of the film will look at the new technology used to make it, how it sits within Mann's fi…

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34. Hitchcock Noir: SPELLBOUND (1945), NOTORIOUS (1946) and ROPE (1948), with Brad Friedman 52:19

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Brad Friedman is back to talk about Hitchcock's 1940s Noir thrillers with Sergio! This time they discuss the romantic whodunit, SPELLBOUND (1945), the spy drama NOTORIOUS (1946) and the real-time suspense thriller, ROPE (1948). Brad blogs about Golden Age mystery books and movies at Ah Sweet Mystery: https://ahsweetmystery.com/ To read "The House o…

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33. WOMEN OF TWILIGHT (1952), with Jonathan Rigby 1:01:13

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Special guest Jonathan Rigby joins Sergio to discuss WOMEN OF TWILIGHT (1952), the film adaptation of Sylvia Rayman's 1951 groundbreaking all-female play. Jonathan Rigby has been writing about films for over 30 years now - and has been an actor for even longer. He is the author of several books on horror cinema, including English Gothic, American G…

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31. JOHN WICK, with Stacey Abbott 1:22:26

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The Fedora podcast is one year old today. And it's also my birthday! To celebrate, my awesome buddy Professor Stacey Abbott (who also just had her birthday) makes a very welcome return visit to Fedora. This time we get together to celebrate the John Wick series starring the mighty Keanu Reeves. Please note, we pretty much spoil every single one of …

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30. BASIC INSTINCT (1992), with Rebecca McCallum 1:42:19

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Today we launch headlong into the erotic thriller genre with a very deep dive into the 1992 box office smash, Basic Instinct. Starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, written by Joe Eszterhas and directed by Paul Verhoeven, this gaudy and controversial Neo Noir has many strong links to Hitchcock's Vertigo. To discuss this film and more, Sergio is…

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29. Film Noir Fest 2025, with James Harrison 1:04:35

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James Harrison of Film Noir UK joins Sergio to preview the 2025 Film Noir Fest, which is taking place from 31 October to 2 November at the Plaza Cinema in Weston-Super-Mare. This year's theme is heist movies and highlights include screenings of: Kubrick's KILLER'S KISS (1955) and THE KILLING (1956), Huston's THE ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950), Siodmak's CRI…

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28. HIGH AND LOW (1963), with Aidan Brack 1:26:29

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Sergio is joined by blogger Aidan Brack, of Mysteries Ahoy, for an in-depth look at Akira Kurosawa's classic 1963 suspense thriller, High and Low. This seems like the perfect time to look back at the film with the release of Spike Lee's remake, Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington. Adapted from King's Ransom - the tenth volume in Ed McBain'…

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27. Film Noir scepticism (part 2), with Sheldon Hall 45:20

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Following on from the first part last week, Sergio and Sheldon Hall reunite for a second bout of Film Noir scepticism. How well does Sergio stand up to Sheldon's stinging and relentless criticism? The genres being considered include Westerns, Horror, Science Fiction and the work of Alfred Hitchcock. To listen to the first part of the podcast, visit…

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26. Film Noir scepticism (part 1), with Sheldon Hall 46:38

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At the beginning of every podcast, Sergio asks his guests to give their definition of Film Noir, a notoriously difficult assignment. This week, in the first of a two-part episode, Dr Sheldon Hall, long-time friend to Sergio and the podcast, picks holes in the host's own attempts to define the term. They consider two genres, screwball comedy and the…

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25. WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988), with Simon Brown 1:06:49

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The 1988 live action and animation hybrid, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, can certainly lay claim to being the most unusual Film Noir yet featured on Tipping My Fedora. A 1940s murder mystery set in a parallel universe in which humans and cartoons co-exist, it was a huge gamble for the studio and its director, Robert Zemeckis, hot off the success of the …

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24. David Shire's Noir Film Music (1974-76), with John Leman Riley 50:54

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The great film composer and songwriter David Shire turns 88 today. To celebrate, I am joined by film music historian John Leman Riley to look at some of Shire's classic 1970s Neo-Noir music scores, including: THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE (Sargent, 1974) THE CONVERSATION (Coppola, 1974) FAREWELL, MY LOVELY (Richards, 1975) ALL THE PRESIDENT'S …

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23. Neo-Noir Film Music, with John Leman Riley 38:08

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Film and music historian John Leman Riley is back and joins me for a discussion of some of the great Neo-Noir scores composed by Ennio Morricone, Michael Small and Jerry Goldsmith. In this episode we focus on four great films and their soundtracks: THE SICILIAN CLAN (Verneuil, 1969) - music by Ennio Morricone THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE (Arge…

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22. Hitchcock Noir: REBECCA (1940) and SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), with Brad Friedman 55:40

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Sergio is joined today by podcast buddy Brad Friedman to discuss two of Alfred Hitchcock's first engagements with American Film Noir: the Gothic romance Rebecca (1940) and the dark small-town psycho-thriller, Shadow of a Doubt (1943). Brad blogs about Golden Age mystery books and movies at Ah Sweet Mystery: https://ahsweetmystery.com/ Spoiler alert…

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21. Noir Boxing Movies, with Steve Hunt 1:21:07

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Boxing features in more Hollywood movies than any other sport - and this was certainly true in the era of classic Film Noir. Where does this fascination come from - and how have Noir boxing movies rung the changes over the decades? Sergio is joined by Steve Hunt, host of the superb Boxing Movie Podcast and author of the new book, Heavyweight Title …

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20. Radio Noir: MR ARKADIN (1955) 42:08

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Will the real "Mr Arkadin" please stand up? For the podcast's first foray into audio noir, we tip our hat to Orson Welles - whose birthday it was this past week - and look at the strange case of his noir maudit, MR ARKADIN. Also released as CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, we will consider the many iterations of the film (following in the path of Jonathan Rose…

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19. SEVEN (1995), with Dr Laura Mee 1:21:03

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David Fincher's seminal neo-noir thriller SEVEN is now thirty years old. A surprise commercial success and critical hit, this dark, powerful, densely-layered and genuinely scary and challenging thriller proved to be a hugely influential Neo-noir. And then, there was that box ... To celebrate, Sergio is joined by Dr Laura Mee, Principal Lecturer in …

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Donald Trump, Canadian Federal Election, Canadian Politician Mario Racco Tells All 40:58

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Send us a text Enjoy this interview with Canadian Politician Mario Racco! Matthew and Maryanne had a great sit-down with Mario and they discussed a variety of topics! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.millennialschoice.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@MILLENNIALSCHO…

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President Trump Imposes 245% Tariffs On China, CRA Hacked, Canadian Prime Minister Candidates Debate 54:46

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Send us a text Guys, one of our guests canceled a few minutes after the recording was supposed to start! Maryanne and Matthew scrambled to put some content together. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy this episode! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.millennialschoice.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞…

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Proposed Mafia Member Anthony Ruggiano Jr. - John Gotti Jr., Joey Merlino, Fat Andy - NEW INTERVIEW 46:58

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Send us a text Join Matthew in this interview with Anthony Ruggiano Jr. the son of the notorious mobster Fat Andy. Matthew and Anthony dive deep into Politics, Anthony's former life, the mafia today, Joey Merlino, John Gotti Jr. his father Fat Andy and much more! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.millennialschoice.com/ 🔔𝐃…

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18. Mabuse Lives! with David Kalat 58:17

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Before such monstrous miscreants as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, The Joker, Hannibal Lecter and Bellatrix Lestrange besmirched page and screen, perhaps the greatest supervillain of them all was Dr Mabuse. Hell-bent on world domination, his devilish plans were chronicled in books and movies throughout most of the 20th century. And now he's back in a brand …

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The Fight For Canada! President Trump, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre - Episode #4 1:19:26

10M ago1:19:26

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Send us a text The fight for Canada is heating up! Tune in as we discuss how Mark Carney breaks tradition and disrespects the United States by going to Europe, Elon Musk's Tesla is getting boycotted, Hudson's Bay is going bankrupt, Interests Rates may be going up and many other amazing topics! Please visit our website to get more information: http:…

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Our offices will be closed during the Easter period so we can take a small holiday and recharge the little grey cells. But we won't be gone for long and we have lots of special episodes all lined up and ready to go. To whet your appetite, here are previews from some forthcoming episodes including ones dedicated to boxing movies, Westerns and Noir s…

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Trump, Tariffs, Trudeau, Carney, Singh, Poilievre, Canadian Elections, Canadian Economy & Elon Musk Ep. #3 1:01:22

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest in trending news where Maryanne and Matthew discuss the newly implemented Tariffs by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau's response, the upcoming Canadian Federal Election for Prime Minister, Canada's Economy and much more! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.millennialschoice.com/ 🔔…

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16. The Noir books of Jim Thompson, with Jim Noy 58:13

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Sergio is joined by novelist, blogger and podcaster Jim Noy to enthuse about the work of writer Jim Thompson, the sui generis maestro of 50s and 60's Noir. We explore some of Thompson's major themes, his often psychopathic protagonists and his horrifying and frequently surreal endings - and look in detail at such classic books as The Killers Inside…

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Mafia Associates Gene Borrello & Anthony Ruggiano Jr. Sit-Down - John Gotti Jr., Joey Merlino 27:58

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Send us a text In this exclusive sit-down, Matthew interviews former Mafia Associates Gene Borrello and Anthony Ruggiano Jr. in this never before seen episode of the Millennial's Choice Show! Like and Subscribe! Timestamps: 00:00 – 00:35: Intro 00:35 – 2:11: John Gotti Jr., John Alite 02:11 – 7:31: Canada vs. US, Gene’s Girlfriend, Gene & Anthony's…

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15. DEATH WISH II (1982) and DEATH WISH III (1985), with Simon Brown 27:19

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Welcome back for the second half of Sergio's conversation with Simon Brown about the Michael Winner / Charles Bronson Death Wish trilogy - today's focus is on the first two sequels, produced by Cannon in the 1980s. We look at what the sequels added to, and detracted from, this popular cycle of revenge films extending the success of the first and mo…

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14. DEATH WISH (1974), with Simon Brown 50:18

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Sergio is joined today by Simon Brown for the first of a two-part look at the trio of Death Wish films that were directed by Michael Winner and starred Charles Bronson. One of the key releases of the 1970s, Michael Winner’s 1974 box office smash, Death Wish, starred Charles Bronson as a man driven to murderous reprisals after a violent assault that…

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Mafia Associate Gene Borrello Speaks On John Gotti Jr., Joey Merlino, John Alite, Regrets - NEW 2025 37:28

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Send us a text Former Mafia Associate Gene Borrello shocks listeners with his rhetoric and thoughts and opinions on John Gotti Jr., Sammy The Bull, John Alite, Police Surveillance, Regrets, Aliens and much more! Enjoy this new interview with Gene! Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:25 - Intro 1:25 - 4:10 - Gene’s Family 4:10 - 5:25 - Choosing “The Life” 5:25 - 6…

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President Trump, Tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, "Prime Minister" Freeland - Ep. #2 President Trump 50:41

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Send us a text Donald J. Trump is officially the 47th President of the United States of America! Matthew and Maryanne take a deep dive into Trump's Executive Orders, Biden's Pardons, Chrystia Freeland's run for Prime Minister of Canada, Doug Ford and much more! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.millennialschoice.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧…

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13. David Lynch and Film Noir, with Dr Lindsay Hallam 1:02:13

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As a tribute to the late David Lynch, Sergio is joined by special guest Dr Lindsay Hallam, Senior Lecturer in Film at the University of East London to discuss his work in the Noir context. Dr Hallam is author of the books Screening the Marquis de Sade and a Devil's Advocates volume on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and has written several articles …

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Make Canada Great Again, Governor Trudeau, The 51st State, Donald Trump - Ep. #1 Made In Canada 56:17

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Send us a text This is episode #1 of our Made In Canada Podcast! Maryanne and Matthew dive deep into whether Canada should become the 51st State, Governor Trudeau, U.S/CANADA relations and much more! Like and subscribe :) Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:04 - Matt Previews Upcoming Topics 3:04 - 10:20 - Trump Calls Canada The 51st State 10:20 - 16:12 - PM Trud…

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12. KISS ME DEADLY (1955), with Mark Dillon 1:11:00

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Today’s podcast is devoted to KISS ME DEADLY, the classic Film Noir directed by Robert Aldrich from Mickey Spillane's best-seller featuring his ultra-hardboiled PI, Mike Hammer. My guest is Mark Dillon, an award-winning Toronto-based journalist specializing in film, TV and pop music. He is a former editor of Playback, the business publication for t…

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11. Christmas Noir, with special guests Simon Brown and Stacey Abbott 1:27:13

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Can the shadows of Film Noir retain their dark power even during the holiday season? Come and join me in front of the fireplace for a special yuletide edition of Tipping My Fedora with friends of the podcast, Simon Brown and Stacey Abbott and their devoted pooch Lilli, while they take a break from sleuthing as we look at some classic crime movies s…

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10. Edward G. Robinson's gangsters, with Craig Ian Mann 1:05:34

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To celebrate what would have been the 131st birthday of Hollywood icon Edward G. Robinson, Sergio is joined by Craig Ian Mann to provide an overview of the many gangster roles he played during his career, examining how they transitioned from Depression-era tragedies of men who took the wrong path to fame and fortune to Noir-era sociopaths of the 40…

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9. DEAD AGAIN (1991), with Nick Cardillo 1:02:14

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A look back at Kenneth Branagh's box office hit, Dead Again (1991), a highly imaginative valentine to classic Film Noir co-starring Emma Thompson and Andy Garcia that daringly combines a murder mystery with the supernatural. Sergio is joined by writer and actor, Nick Cardillo. A lifelong fan of mystery and detective fiction, Nick is the author of s…

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8. Music for Film Noir (1941-1959), with John Leman Riley 1:04:31

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Sergio is joined by film and music expert John Leman Riley to provide an overview of some of the film scores written for Film Noir in the classic 1941 to 1959 period. The films explored in this podcast include: THE MALTESE FALCON (John Huston, 1941) - music by Adolph Deutsch THE BIG SLEEP (Howard Hawks, 1946) - music by Max Steiner SUNSET BOULEVARD…

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7. BLACK TUESDAY (1954), with Barry Forshaw, Craig Ian Mann and Sheldon Hall 43:15

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Sergio previews the UK Blu-ray release of the 1954 drama Black Tuesday, which is being released today by Eureka in their Masters of Cinema series. He is joined by Barry Forshaw, Craig Ian Mann and Sheldon Hall - who all provided new extras for this release - and together they explore the contributions of stars Edward G. Robinson, Peter Graves and J…

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6. Tigers in the Smoke, with Mike Ripley 47:19

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Sergio is joined by author and critic Mike Ripley to look at a tale of two tigers, or rather, two versions of The Tiger in the Smoke: the original 1952 novel by Margery Allingham, featuring her sleuth Albert Campion; and its film noir adaptation from 1956 that, despite being mostly very faithful, chose to completely eliminate her recurring protagon…

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5. NEAR DARK (1987), with Professor Stacey Abbott 1:01:15

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We celebrate Halloween with a close look at Kathryn Bigelow's classic noir-western-horror hybrid, Near Dark. My very special guest is Stacey Abbott, Professor of Film at Northumbria University, where she is a member of their Horror Studies Research Group. Her research focuses on horror and cult film and television, with a particular interest in vam…

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4. TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA (1985), with Liam Dunn 54:14

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Today we explore the late William Friedkin's 1985 dark and dazzling neo-noir, To Live and Die in LA, which stars William L. Peterson, Willem Dafoe and John Pankow, features stunning cinematography by Robby Müller and a killer soundtrack by British new wave band, Wang Chung. My special guest is writer and filmmaker Liam Dunn, who is also co-host of …

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Michelle Rigby Assad: The Secrets of a Former CIA Intelligence Officer 57:07

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Send us a text Connect With Matthew & Michelle On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewablakan/ https://www.instagram.com/michelerigbyassad/ Disclaimer: The content provided on the Millennial’s Choice Show through our interviews with interesting and special guests is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and o…

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3. Film Noir Fest 2024, with James Harrison 54:54

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Sergio chats to James Harrison, co-founder of Film Noir UK and director of its first festival, Film Noir Fest 2024. The event will take place in Weston-Super-Mare from 1 to 3 November and this year's theme is Dangerous Divas. We preview some of the main screenings, which include: Lee Marvin Centenary The Big Heat (Fritz Lang, 1953) Point Blank (Joh…

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2. Noir Panorama, with Barry Forshaw 1:02:27

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For the first episode of Tipping My Fedora (TMF), Sergio is joined by crime fiction critic and historian, Barry Forshaw (www.barryforshaw.co.uk). They look at a selection of some of the home video releases on which Barry has worked, spanning 25 years of Film Noir. Titles discussed, include: This Gun for Hire (Frank Tuttle, 1942) starring Veronica L…

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Beyond the Cage: Al Iaquinta on UFC Fights and Real Estate Deals! 1:01:26

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Send us a text In this exclusive interview, UFC fighter and real estate pro Al Iaquinta shares his journey inside and outside the Octagon. From high-stakes fights to closing real estate deals, Al opens up about balancing his passion for both worlds and what drives his success. Don’t miss this candid conversation with "Raging Al"! Connect With Matth…

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1. Trailer 1:44

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What is this thing called Film Noir? It's time to buckle up your trenchcoat and don your fedora. Join host Sergio Angelini and his guests every 10 days as they uncover the secrets behind 100 years of crime movies, radio dramas, hardboiled fiction and thousands of television episodes. Launching on 4 October 2024 ...…

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First-Time Sit-Down With Ex Chicago Associate Kurt Calabrese & Former Associate Joey Seifert! | Ep. 46 1:30:14

1+ y ago1:30:14

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Send us a text In this exclusive episode, we sit down for the first time with Kurt Calabrese, a former member of the infamous Chicago Mob, and Joey Seifert, a former associate whose life was deeply intertwined with organized crime. We flew all the way to Chicago to capture this rare and raw conversation, where Kurt and Joey open up about their past…