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Cinema Sleuths

Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
Cinema Sleuths
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    Star Wars (1977) | A Trilogy of Retcons: Part 1| Dir George Lucas

    04/05/2026 | 1h 59 mins.
    "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... things weren't exactly as we remember them."

    May the Fourth be with you! To celebrate, Cinema Sleuths is opening the case files on the trilogy that changed cinema. In Part 1 of our three-part investigation (STAR WARS: A TRILOGY OF RETCONS), we’re looking at the film that started it all: STAR WARS (1977), written and directed by George Lucas.

    Before it was retitled Episode IV: A New Hope, and before the special editions, there was just STAR WARS. Join us as we deep-dive into the story, the performances of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, and the retcons that affected before and after the first reel even hit theatres.

    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.

    *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 Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*
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    Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson

    29/04/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
    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.
  • Cinema Sleuths

    COMING MAY 4TH - STAR WARS A TRILOGY OF RETCONS

    24/04/2026 | 0 mins.
    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!
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    Case 80. THE VICKERS CUT! THE BIG SLEEP (1945) | Dir Howard Hawks

    22/04/2026 | 1h 47 mins.
    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.
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    Case 79. NOTORIOUS (1946) | Dir Alfred Hitchcock

    15/04/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    This week your cinematic sleuths are investigating NOTORIOUS (1946). Starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, and Leopoldine Konstantin. Written by Ben Hecht. Loosely based on the short story 'The Song of the Dragon' (1921) written by John Taintor Foote. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 

     

    Mean Streets is produced by Dr Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth 

    Logo design by Phil Dragash 

    Mean Streets Theme composed by Dr Luke Deckard

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About Cinema Sleuths

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.
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