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by Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson
Crime writers F.R. Jameson and Debbi Mack discuss film noir at its best and worst.Join us once a month for a lively discussion.
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- 3 weeks ago
Bonus episode: Interview with Pierce Kafka
Hi all! I have a special episode of Dark and Twisted Alleys for you today. As chance would have it, I received word through a publicist of a feature film made without spending a significant amount of money. That film is Contradiction, which was written and directed by Pierce Kafka, as I mentioned here (where you can see us on YouTube), and as it turns out, it’s not only a no-budget film, but it’s … well, hard to define. But it does give off a definite neo-noir vibe! And so, I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to talk with the fellow that pulled off this amazing feat. I think it’s called digging in and doing what needs done, no matter what. And on that note, here’s the interview: Pierce : Thank you for having me. Debbi : Oh, it’s my pleasure. Believe me, it is my pleasure to do this. It’s so nice to talk to a filmmaker and a first time filmmaker, I take it. Pierce : Yes. Debbi : So, I myself am also a first time filmmaker. Pierce : Oh. Debbi : It’s weird. The story is weird. I won’t belabor you with the story, but– Pierce : Well, I’d love to hear about what stage you’re at and how you’re feeling. Debbi : Feeling good actually, all things considered. I’m now making a second movie. I’m getting the crew together for that. We need to have a production meeting. I’ve already done one reading with the cast. I just enjoy it so much just connecting with other people and doing this. Do you have that same kind of feeling? Pierce : Yeah, I do. And it’s extra interesting that you are such a creator and a writer, but you’re also talking to other creators and writers. And how does that relationship or how does that in your creative process work? Debbi : I find it just really helps me. It helps me to know that t
- Dec 20, 2025
Episode 22: ‘Chinatown’ (1974)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the 1974 classic neo-noir film, Chinatown. You can watch the video episode here. And here’s the movie trailer!   Interesting editing on the trailer. 🙂
- Nov 29, 2025
Episode 21: ‘The Long Goodbye’ (1973)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s novel The Long Goodbye released in 1973. Here’s where you can watch the video episode! So very 70s! 🙂
- Oct 25, 2025
Episode 20: ‘The Brasher Doubloon’ (1947) and ‘The Falcon Takes Over’ (1942)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss two of the more bizarre weird incredible peculiar adaptations of Raymond Chandler’s novels, The Brasher Doubloon (1947) and The Falcon Takes Over (1942). Here’s where you can watch the video episode! These trailers will give you an idea.     This one isn’t a trailer. 🙂     For more, check our Patreon page! Or Substack! PS: Wake up, Missoula! 🙂
- Sep 20, 2025
Episode 19: ‘Lady in the Lake’ (1947)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the weird curiosity which is the film noir Lady in the Lake from 1947. Here’s where you can access the video episode. PS: Writers will get a laugh out of this Wikipedia description of the plot: Tired of the low pay of his profession, hard-boiled Los Angeles private detective Phillip Marlowe submits a murder story to Kingsby Publications. He is invited to the publisher’s offices to discuss his work, but soon realizes it is merely a ploy. A few days before Christmas, publishing executive Adrienne Fromsett hires him to locate Chrystal Kingsby, the wife of her boss, Derace Kingsby. Like being a writer was ever a high-paying position. Ha! And the movie just gets funnier from there. Because it’s also the World’s Weirdest Christmas Movie. CORRECTION: The actor I identified as Audrey Meadows is actually her sister, Jayne Meadows. Close, but no cigar! 🙂
- Aug 24, 2025
Episode 18: Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the neo-noir remakes of the films Farewell, My Lovely from 1975 and The Big Sleep from 1978.   Not an English country garden.   But there is a big country mansion at the end of this long-ass driveway.       “That’s right, sweetheart. Me again. Or before the other one. Not that I give a damn.” And here’s where you can see the video episode.
- Jul 27, 2025
Episode 17: ‘The Big Sleep’ (1946)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir The Big Sleep from 1946. Here’s where you can access the video episode. See if you agree with our assessment of the film. And wait ’til you hear what we have to say next month about the version with Robert Mitchum and Mitchum’s previous incarnation of Marlowe in Farewell, My Lovely. 🙂 Shall we compare trailers? 1946 version   And the 1978 version   For early access and (coming soon) a schedule of upcoming episodes, check us out on Patreon!
- Jun 21, 2025
Episode 16: ‘Marlowe’ (2022)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film noir Marlowe from 2022. Here’s where you can access the video episode. This trailer may look familiar. 🙂    
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