Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast

About Mean Streets - The Film Noir Podcast

Two crime-fiction authors. All of cinema and TV. One case to crack. Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate the films and television shows that shape pop culture — from beloved classics and hidden gems to blockbusters, disasters and everything in between. Expect strong opinions, surprising connections, behind-the-scenes stories and arguments that occasionally require further investigation. The evidence is gathered. The suspects are interrogated. The verdict is yours.

Publisher

Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Feb 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

225 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Case 103: FIVE FAVS VOL 1: Cinema Bad Guys!

   Who are the greatest movie villains of all time? This week, Luke and Matt open the case file on five of their favourite cinema bad guys, from the quietly terrifying Noah Cross in Chinatown to Andy Serkis’s unforgettable Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.In Five Favourites Vol. 1: Cinema Bad Guys, we celebrate some of the most memorable, disturbing and downright entertaining villains in movie history.What makes a great movie villain? Is it pure evil, intelligence, charisma, menace — or something more complicated? We discuss the characters who have stayed with us long after the credits rolled and reveal why these are five of our favourite film villains.From classic Hollywood and crime movies to fantasy, horror and modern cinema, this is a packed list!Who made Luke and Matt’s five favourite movie villains? Listen to the episode and find out — and let us know which cinematic bad guys you think belong on the list.CASE FILE: FIVE FAVOURITES VOL. 1 — CINEMA BAD GUYSFeaturing: Khan (Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan), Magneto (X-Men) Noah Cross (Chinatown), Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) and more. Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMERAll content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.*All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Case 102: WAYNE'S WORLD (1992) | You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Hurl!

   Party on! Cinema Sleuths investigates Wayne’s World (1992), the comedy classic that went from a Saturday Night Live sketch to one of the defining movies of the early 1990s.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hurl! Few comedies have had the cultural impact of Wayne’s World. More than 30 years after Wayne and Garth first hit the big screen, the film’s catchphrases, music, characters and irreverent sense of humour remain firmly embedded in popular culture.In this episode, we ask why this seemingly simple comedy became such an enduring hit. How did Mike Myers and Dana Carvey successfully translate their Saturday Night Live characters into a feature film? Why does the comedy still work? And how much did Wayne’s World influence the movies, music and comedy that followed?We also look at Penelope Spheeris’s direction, Tia Carrere's career from tv to the big screen, and Rob Lowe's perfect villain, plus the film's fourth-wall-breaking humour and its surprisingly affectionate take on friendship, romance, and rock ‘n’ roll!So grab your finest air guitar, crank up Bohemian Rhapsody and join us as we party on with Wayne and Garth.Schwing!CASE FILE: WAYNE’S WORLD (1992)Directed by: Penelope Spheeris Written by: Mike Myers, Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner Starring: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Tia Carrere and Rob Lowe Genre: Comedy / Music / 1990s Cinema Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMERAll content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.*All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Case 101: BATMAN V SUPERMAN (2016) — A Misunderstood Superhero Epic?

   Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) turns 10 — but has time been kind to one of the most divisive superhero films of the modern era?A decade after its release, we reopen the case on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Was Zack Snyder’s ambitious Batman and Superman crossover always misunderstood, or was it really the stinker many people thought it was when it first hit cinemas?We investigate whether Batman v Superman has improved with age, looking back at its story, characters, themes, performances and place within the wider DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Has the film’s reputation changed for us, a decade later? We look closely at Snyder's portrayal of Batman, Superman and Lex Luthor, and whether the film went too far too soon.To help us crack the case, we’re joined by Anthony Desiato, host of DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE: A Superman Fan Journey & LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL: A Batman Fan Journey. CASE FILE: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (2016)Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Gal Gadot Director: Zack Snyder Genre: Superhero / Action / Science Fiction / DC Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash DISCLAIMERAll content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.*All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

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YouTube views

4,657,830,553

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

71

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