#85 Sunset Boulevard 75th anniversary with Eddie Muller

About this episode

In this episode, Erik Martin celebrates the 75th anniversary of Sunset Boulevard with guest Eddie Muller, discussing the film's timelessness and influence.

In Cineversary podcast episode #85, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ is ready for his close up as he celebrates the 75th anniversary of Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard . Accompanying him on this diamond jubilee is Eddie Muller , host of TCM’s Noir Alley and founder/president of the Film Noir Foundation . Together, they explore what makes this movie timeless and relevant, its influence on other filmmakers, prominent themes, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com .

People in this episode

Host: ⁠Erik Martin⁠

Guest: Eddie Muller

Topics covered

• Sunset Boulevard
• film history
• Billy Wilder
• film noir

Keywords

• 75th anniversary
• Noir Alley
• Film Noir Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sunset Boulevard

Books & works: Sunset Boulevard

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