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Dial M For Murder (1954) - Nekesa Afia

In this conversation, Nekesa Afia and Emily Edwards discuss the significance of clothing as a storytelling element and the tension and suspense in the movie 'Dial M for Murder.' They also explore the cinematic quality of writing and visualization, as well as Nekesa's Harlem Renaissance series and the writing process. The conversation delves into the messy nature of murder, the gender dynamics and societal expectations portrayed in the film, the heartlessness of the plot, and the male-coded responses and containment within the story. Takeaways * Clothing as a storytelling element * The tension and suspense in the movie Murder is a messy, emotionally driven crime * Gender dynamics and societal expectations play a significant role in the film Chapters * 00:00 Tension and Suspense in the Movie * 31:14 The Messiness of Murder * 40:14 Gender Dynamics and Societal Expectations * 49:03 The Heartlessness of the Plot Keep in Touch with Nekesa: * https://www.instagram.com/nekesawritesbooks/ [https://www.instagram.com/nekesawritesbooks/] * https://www.nekesaafia.com/ [https://www.nekesaafia.com/] * Find her books online! [https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Nekesa-Afia/author/B08KFHX5VK?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true]

Zodiac (2007) - Keith Roysdon

Award-winning journalist and author Keith Roysdon joins host Emily J. Edwards to discuss one of David Fincher's masterpieces: 2007's ZODIAC. Keith's new book, SEVEN ANGLES, is out June 1st! Pre-order the book here [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Angels-Keith-Roysdon/dp/B0GRCCP6RG/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FwZAPWao3OWlzK0QAgYdTafTWvVfFoEK8leE62cpl7Y-6_x-UCURYdgK_6OVXyaddL_AwO3-4KK3tne9r0GMTtLAZ-Zi86zIPVrzhpWszl0dGc8EjN9ei7YheeZj_YJDA3lRfR7gDknuVaipwPt9kh_87QsS77mPk1scEFZTL88LdAvnxMZTG6lP5ClfZBUa3tlT7FtGaLz-4cgORXtVMw.C66eL8ToV0tMJZcb4B5FuOaU4Zd2hssPxwVoon6ehBE&dib_tag=se&qid=1779376424&refinements=p_27%3AKeith+Roysdon&s=books&sr=1-2]. The conversation delves into the world of mystery storylines, the portrayal of crime fiction and newspapers in films, the categories of crime fiction and murder mysteries, the role of newspapers and journalism in mystery movies, and the atmosphere and realism in this incredible movie. Takeaways * Mystery storylines * Newspaper crime movies * Sensationalism in news reporting * Evolution of investigative journalism * The impact of historical context on investigations Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Mystery Storylines * 05:56 Categories of Crime Fiction and Murder Mysteries * 11:56 Portrayal of the 1970s and Journalism * 18:20 Challenges in realistic representation of Police work and Journalism * 26:58 Atmosphere and Realism in Writing and Filmmaking * 33:02 Evolution of Investigative Journalism * 40:21 Impact of Historical Context on Film Find Keith Online! https://keithroysdon.com/ [https://keithroysdon.com/] https://bsky.app/profile/keithroysdon.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/keithroysdon.bsky.social] https://www.instagram.com/keithroysdon/ [https://www.instagram.com/keithroysdon/]

The Thin Man (1934)- Lawrence Allan

Host Emily J. Edwards is joined by award-winning author Lawrence Allan (the Jimmy Cooper mysteries) to discuss the sleuth classic, THE THIN MAN. The conversation delves into the influence of 'The Thin Man' on detective fiction, the distinction between cozy and private investigator detective fiction, the adaptation of 'The Thin Man' and the comparison with other detective movies. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Movie Selection * 05:00 Cozy vs. Private Investigator * 09:59 Comparison with Other Detective Movies * 28:25 The Thin Man and Christmas * 54:36 The Chemistry of On-Screen Couples Connect with Lawrence: https://lawrenceallanwrites.com/ [https://lawrenceallanwrites.com/] Find books on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J5GCFX?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1778533315&sr=8-1] Find books on Audible [https://www.audible.com/author/Lawrence-Allan/B0B1XPZYQ1?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=MCYMQ306XDF2A5EC90X7&plink=bm52y8CqFhyHQZBf&pageLoadId=qDR71VkZ48sgJEtf&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lAuthor_1_3_1]

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)- Libby Cudmore

Host Emily J. Edwards is joined by award-winning author and journalist, Libby Cudmore to discuss the 1988 Touchstone Features hit, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" starring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd. The conversation begins with an introduction and a discussion about the guest's books. It then transitions into a comparison between the book and movie adaptation of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' The setting and characters of the movie are explored, followed by a discussion on Hollywood and urban living depicted in the film. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the legacy of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' The conversation delves into the themes of community justice in mystery fiction, the impact of childhood exposure to the mystery genre, character portrayal and influence in mystery films, and the terrifying nature of characters in mystery films. Takeaways * Mystery novels and authors * Adaptation of novels into movies * Character development and portrayal Community justice in mystery fiction * Impact of childhood exposure to mystery genre * Comedic mysteries' balance of irreverence and respect for the subject matter * Mystery fiction characters are often described as ordinary, adding to the relatability of the genre Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion * 06:36 Hollywood and Urban Living in Who Framed Roger Rabbit * 20:25 Legacy of Who Framed Roger Rabbit * 30:27 The Terrifying Nature of Characters in Mystery Films * 43:17 The Appeal of Comedic Mysteries * 49:31 The Art of Mystery Writing * 55:11 The Characters of Mystery Fiction Guest links Website - https://libbycudmore.com [https://libbycudmore.com] Instagram - https://instagram.com/record_saturday [https://instagram.com/record_saturday] BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/LibbyCudmore [https://bsky.app/profile/LibbyCudmore]

Trailer 2

New trailer for @silverscreensleuths [https://www.instagram.com/silverscreensleuths/]! The first episode will be dropping in just a few weeks! We're already on #applepodcasts [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/applepodcasts/], #spotify [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/spotify/], and #youtube [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/youtube/]. (Don't worry, @keithroysdon [https://www.instagram.com/keithroysdon/] gets to speak in the full episode, I didn't just record him listening to me yap 😂). Clip features Keith, @record_saturday [https://www.instagram.com/record_saturday/], @nekesawritesbooks [https://www.instagram.com/nekesawritesbooks/], and @writelarrywrite [https://www.instagram.com/writelarrywrite/]. KEEP IN TOUCH: * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/msemilyedwards [https://www.patreon.com/msemilyedwards] * Show Insta: https://www.instagram.com/silverscreensleuths/ [https://www.instagram.com/silverscreensleuths/] * Emily's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/msemilyedwards/ [https://www.instagram.com/msemilyedwards/] * Emily's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/msemilyedwards.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/msemilyedwards.bsky.social] * Books: https://msemilyedwards.com/the-girl-friday-mysteries/ [https://msemilyedwards.com/the-girl-friday-mysteries/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.