Cinema Sleuths cover art

Cinema Sleuths

Cinema Sleuths

By: Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
Listen for free

About this listen

Two crime fiction authors, Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth, investigate the movies and TV shows that shape pop culture! No case is too big or small for these cinematic sleuths!

Each week on Cinema Sleuths, your hosts interrogate the films and TV shows that define our culture. From blockbuster thrills to the nostalgic heart of TV classics, Luke and Matthew will re-evaluate the "untouchable" classics, shine a spotlight on hidden gems, and tackle the latest hits and misses.

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Art
Episodes
  • Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson

    Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson
    Apr 29 2026

    Your cinematic sleuths are back! This week are joined by author, editor, and crime fiction buff Martin Edwards as we investigate 1987's NO WAY OUT! Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, and Will Patton. Based on the novel THE BIG CLOCK by Kenneth Fearing. Screenplay by Robert Garland. Directed by Roger Donaldson.

    Disclaimer

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Music by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash

    DISCLAIMER:

    All 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.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 28 mins
  • COMING MAY 4TH - STAR WARS A TRILOGY OF RETCONS

    COMING MAY 4TH - STAR WARS A TRILOGY OF RETCONS
    Apr 24 2026

    That's right!

    Cinema Sleuths kicks off on May the fourth with a three-part series that dives into the original theatrical releases of STAR WARS and explores the retcons that made the franchise what it is today!

    Be sure to tune in!

    Show More Show Less
    1 min
  • Case 80. THE VICKERS CUT! THE BIG SLEEP (1945) | Dir Howard Hawks

    Case 80. THE VICKERS CUT! THE BIG SLEEP (1945) | Dir Howard Hawks
    Apr 22 2026

    Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! And this week we've got Sergio Angelini from Tipping My Fedora joining us!

    THE CASE:

    The 1945 Pre-release version of THE BIG SLEEP.

    Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Martha Vickers.

    Directed by Howard Hawks. .

    CREDITS

    Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Music by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash

    DISCLAIMER:

    All 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.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 47 mins
No reviews yet