Re origins of Columbo: The character in "Crime and Punishment" on whom Columbo is based, Porfiry Petrovich, was based on Greek philosopher Socrates. Columbo's approach to wearing a suspect down is a version of Socratic argument. Columbo's raincoat is an echo of Socrates' toga.
The Treasure of The Sierra Madre feels like a combination of Western and Film Noir to me. Along with Bad Day At Black Rock, I think they're quite hard to classify into a single genre. They both in many ways feel like the cinematic ancestors to No Country For Old Men, which itself feels like a combination of a Film Noir and a Neo-Western. At the very least, they're all Noir-Tinted Westerns in many ways, in my opinion. At the end of the day, all three of the movies are masterpieces and would make a perfect Triple feature.
I was finally able to finish this episode that was originally shown on RUclips late last week. LOVED IT ! Some great questions and even more intriguing answers from those "hosts with the most": our very own beloved Anne & Eddie ! So glad to hear from Eddie that the iconic Leonard Maltin is as nice off screen as he appears to be on TV. Before the days of the internet, his annual Movie Guides were the "go to" place for me if I had questions about classic flicks. 👍🤓❤
the 1972 Oscars....Isaac Hayes on the float dressed all in chains....and then Sammy Davis Jr. comes out with the classic line: "Mr. Hayes' wardrobe courtesy of Hillcrest Hardware.":
While not a noir, Night of the Generals with Peter O'Toole was a more gripping and rewatchable film than The Devil Strikes At Night. Devil paints a less "glamorous," more realistic picture of Nazi commanders as cold-blooded, single-minded psychopaths.
Don't apologise for the length - people can pause whenever they want and we addicts aren't gonna complain about more Eddie and Anne. More - Joe Rogan can do 3hrs easy - give it a go.
Elisha Cook Jr. immediately came to mind as "favorite noir character actor" for me.
Agree about the ads. Every two paragraphs is an ad for some piece of junk.
I think Ray Bradbury also said that MAD was the most influential magazine in America.
I think a movie about Ida Lupino making her first movie, could be fascinating.
Re origins of Columbo: The character in "Crime and Punishment" on whom Columbo is based, Porfiry Petrovich, was based on Greek philosopher Socrates. Columbo's approach to wearing a suspect down is a version of Socratic argument. Columbo's raincoat is an echo of Socrates' toga.
Great Noir villians.... Anne, how did you forget Dan Duryea?!
Another great episode, thank you. Leonard Maltin fan here.🌟 Miss Siskel & Ebert.📺
The Treasure of The Sierra Madre feels like a combination of Western and Film Noir to me. Along with Bad Day At Black Rock, I think they're quite hard to classify into a single genre. They both in many ways feel like the cinematic ancestors to No Country For Old Men, which itself feels like a combination of a Film Noir and a Neo-Western. At the very least, they're all Noir-Tinted Westerns in many ways, in my opinion.
At the end of the day, all three of the movies are masterpieces and would make a perfect Triple feature.
I was finally able to finish this episode that was originally shown on RUclips late last week. LOVED IT ! Some great questions and even more intriguing answers from those "hosts with the most": our very own beloved Anne & Eddie ! So glad to hear from Eddie that the iconic Leonard Maltin is as nice off screen as he appears to be on TV. Before the days of the internet, his annual Movie Guides were the "go to" place for me if I had questions about classic flicks. 👍🤓❤
Like William Bendix, Sidney Greenstreet did radio as well, he starred as Nero Wolfe, the Rex Stout detective from the novels.
55:00 the Stanwyck/Macmurray movie is Remember the night.
I absolutely love High Anxiety!
another great defenestration scene in noir is THE DARK CORNER.
Actually, the line is, "A DOLL in Washington Heights once got a fox fur out of me."
"...but she jept walking me by the parlor suites."
villain: Dan Duryea.
the 1972 Oscars....Isaac Hayes on the float dressed all in chains....and then Sammy Davis Jr. comes out with the classic line: "Mr. Hayes' wardrobe courtesy of Hillcrest Hardware.":
I am a big fan of Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart during that era of movies. Dead Reckoning really opened me up to Film Noir.
I'm with Eddie on the Oscars. George C. Scott held the same view, I believe.
Agreed!
My favorite bit of humor in film noir is when Philip Marlowe strikes a match off Cupid's ass in Murder, My Sweet.
Phantom Lady is a fantastic film noir. How could anyone 1. Pick it apart and 2. Not love it?
Great conversation! I will definitely check out some of these movies.
I haven't liked the Oscars since Isaac Hayes appeared on the float performing the Theme from Shaft.
Greenstreet in VELVET TOUCH
Pauline Kael in The New Yorker originally, and republished in books, was the queen of reviewers!
New glasses, Eddie? 👓
Another great discussion with Eddie and Anne! Thanks!!👍😎
While not a noir, Night of the Generals with Peter O'Toole was a more gripping and rewatchable film than The Devil Strikes At Night. Devil paints a less "glamorous," more realistic picture of Nazi commanders as cold-blooded, single-minded psychopaths.
When I think late career Ida Lupino, I think The Devil's Rain with William Shatner and Ernest Borgnine.
Don't apologise for the length - people can pause whenever they want and we addicts aren't gonna complain about more Eddie and Anne. More - Joe Rogan can do 3hrs easy - give it a go.
And if you are logged in, it picks up where you left off.
SECRET FURY rare film appearance by Vivian Vance as a kind of nasty person.
Stick to your guns on the anti advertising front, Eddie. William Gaines would be proud.
Mad Magazine AMEN.. Parody of BONANZA
“Remember the Night” 1940
Pauline Kael missed a lot. Her huge ego and grandiosity got in the way.
Noir villain? Look no further than Steve Cochran.