Detour (1945) & Strangers on a Train (1951)

About this episode

A discussion of two classic Film Noir films, 'Detour' and 'Strangers on a Train', highlighting their themes and cinematic techniques.

Film Noir Double Feature for Noirvember. We take you through two of the very best examples of shadowy Film Noir. From the raw pulp of "Detour" to the master craftsmanship of Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train". Crackling old dialogue brought to life, sinister dandies explored in depth, painting with light in a Black and White world and the single most SAVAGE Femme Fatale ever put to screen.

People in this episode

Host: Dirty Rotten Cinephiles

Topics covered

• Film Noir
• Double Feature
• Classic Cinema
• Femme Fatale
• Cinematic Techniques

Keywords

• Film Noir
• Detour
• Strangers on a Train
• Hitchcock
• Femme Fatale
• Classic Film
• Cinematic Techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Detour, Strangers on a Train

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