Cinema Sleuths

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  Case 100: PREDATOR (1987) — If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It! 14.09.2026 1t 38min

  For our 100th investigation, we head deep into the jungle for John McTiernan’s Predator (1987) — the iconic genre-busting science-fiction action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall.At first, Predator looks like the ultimate testosterone-fuelled 1980s action movie!In this episode, we investigate what makes Predator such an enduring classic. How did John McTiernan transform a seemingly straightforward action movie into a tense science-fiction horror thriller? And how does it flip the action hero concept on its head? CASE FILE: PREDATOR (1987)Directed by: John McTiernan Written by: Jim Thomas and John Thomas Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall Genre: Action / Science Fiction / Horror / Thriller Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme song by Luke Deckard Logo by  Phil Dragash DISCLAIMERAll 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 Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*
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  Case 99: STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE (1979) | Celebrating 60 Years of TREK! 07.09.2026 1t 48min

  Space. The final frontier! 60 years ago, STAR TREK was released on the small screen. And nearly 50 years ago, STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE hit the BIG SCREEN! To celebrate TREK, this week, you Cinema Sleuths investigate Robert Wise’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), the ambitious science-fiction epic that brought the original Star Trek crew to cinemas for the first time.Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, and Walter Koenig, the film reunites the crew of the USS Enterprise for a mysterious mission involving an enormous alien entity known as V’Ger, which approaches Earth with seemingly unstoppable power.Based on the television series created by Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was written by Harold Livingston, with story contributions from Harold Livingston and Alan Dean Foster, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Wise.In this episode, we put Star Trek: The Motion Picture under the magnifying glass, investigating the extraordinary journey from beloved television series to blockbuster movie. And we are joined by special cinema sleuth Ayesha Khan, host of Every Sci-Fi FIlm Ever podcast! We explore the film’s troubled and famously expensive production, the pressure to bring Star Trek to the big screen after Star Wars' success, and the ambitious decision to make a slower, more cerebral science-fiction film rather than simply turning the Enterprise crew into action heroes.We investigate the movie’s visual effects, Jerry Goldsmith’s iconic score, V’Ger mystery, philosophical themes and spectacular Enterprise flyby, and so much more.We also look at the movie’s initial reception, its reputation as “the slow one”, and the reassessment it has received over the years.CASE FILE: STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (1979)Directed by: Robert Wise Written by: Harold Livingston Based on: Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig Music by: Jerry Goldsmith Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera / Adventure / MysteryWas Star Trek: The Motion Picture a misguided attempt to compete with Star Wars — or a bold, beautiful piece of science fiction that was simply misunderstood in its time? CREDITSCinema Sleuths 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 98: THE RIP (2026) | Dir Joe Carnahan | A Netflix Hit or Miss? 24.08.2026 1t 24min

  The Rip (2026), starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Joe Carnahan, is a Netflix crime thriller that raises the question: has the era of prestige filmmaking left Netflix?
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  Case 97: LANTERNS (2026) — The DCU's Brightest Day or Darkest Night? 19.08.2026 1t 7min

  Lanterns is the latest DC property that has enraged the internet. Some fans seem to love it while others are infuriated. Do they have a good reason, or has fan discourse gone too far? We discuss that and whether this show is really worthy of the hate.
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  Case 96: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946) | Dir Tay Garnett | 17.08.2026 1t 22min

  The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) is widely regarded as one of the classic film noirs — but does this celebrated adaptation of James M. Cain’s iconic hard-boiled novel still deserve its reputation? In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we put The Postman Always Rings Twice to the test. We investigate Tay Garnett’s 1946 film and what made it a landmark of classic Hollywood and film noir.
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  Case 95: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) | Dir Steve Barron | A Shell Of Hit! 10.08.2026 1t 29min

  Was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) the perfect adaptation of the original comics — or simply a very different movie hiding beneath the shadow of Turtle-Mania?
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  Case 94: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir Destin Daniel Cretton | A Spectacular Return to Form 03.08.2026 1t 52min

  THWIP! The summer blockbuster has swung into town — and it’s a giant Spider-Man-sized case for Cinema Sleuths. Has Marvel finally moved on from Iron Man Jr and delivered a great Spider-Man movie again?  Does Spider-Man: Brand New Day capture what makes the character so special? And can this new chapter give Peter Parker the fresh start that the title promises? That’s what we want to know.
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  Case 93: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 + PUNISHER - Marvel's Violent Revival 27.07.2026 2t 11min

  Have Daredevil and the Punisher finally brought the old Marvel television magic back — or has the MCU moved on without them?
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  Case 92: ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven | A Masterclass In Movie Making 13.07.2026 1t 42min

  Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, exploring its savage satire of corporate America, privatisation, consumer culture, sensationalist news and a society increasingly obsessed with violence and entertainment
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  Case 91: SHERLOCK MANIA — THE GREAT HOLMES BOOM OF THE 2010s 06.07.2026 2t 8min

  In this episode of Cinema Sleuths, we investigate the strange era when two wildly different Sherlock Holmes franchises became mega-hits at almost exactly the same time.
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  Case 90: SUPERGIRL (2026) - An Unfortunate Flop + TOY STORY 5 & DISCLOSURE DAY 29.06.2026 1t 39min

  What went wrong with the early summer blockbusters, from Disclosure Day to Supergirl?
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  Case 89: THE LONG GOODBYE (1973) | Dir Robert Altman | A Misunderstood Adaptation? 22.06.2026 1t 19min

  Did Robert Altman misunderstand Chandler’s iconic detective? Or did he create one of the most fascinating reinventions of the noir detective story? Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth investigate Altman’s The Long Goodbye, exploring Elliott Gould’s brilliantly unconventional Marlowe!
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  Case 88: Tim Burton's PLANET OF THE APES (2001): Cinema Misfires! 15.06.2026 1t 47min

  Burton’s Planet of the Apes remains one of the most fascinating blockbuster misfires of the early 2000s. But was the film really as bad as its reputation suggests? In this episode, we investigate the troubled road to Planet of the Apes, exploring the many attempts to revive the classic science-fiction franchise before Tim Burton finally took the reins.
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  Case 87: HULK (2003) vs THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) - Which One Wins? 08.06.2026 2t 17min

  In this special Battle of the Big Screen Hulks , Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth put Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003) head-to-head with Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk (2008)
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  Case 86: THIEF (1981) | Dir Michael Mann | A Mannsterpiece! 01.06.2026 1t 33min

  Is Thief simply an early Michael Mann experiment, or the blueprint for the crime films that would define his career?
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  Case 85: SINNERS - How Ryan Coogler Revived the Vampire Movie 25.05.2026 1t 50min

  Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has blood, blues, vampires and plenty to sink your teeth into — but did the film really breathe new life into the vampire genre? We are going to find out!
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  Case 84: Return of the Jedi (1983) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 3 | Dir Richard Marquand | 18.05.2026 2t 10min

  The final battle of the original trilogy — but does Return of the Jedi live up to Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back? Or do the retcons buckle it at the knees? We find out!
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  Case 83: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - A Trilogy of Retcons. Part 2 | Dir Irvin Kershner | 11.05.2026 1t 56min

  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 many retcons that made STAR WARS iconic!
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  Case 82: STAR WARS (1977) - A Trilogy of Retcons Part 1 | Dir George Lucas | 04.05.2026 1t 59min

  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 many retcons that made STAR WARS iconic!
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  Case 81. NO WAY OUT (1987) | Dir Roger Donaldson | A Masterful Political Thriller 29.04.2026 1t 27min

  This week, Cinema Sleuths are joined by Martin Edwards, acclaimed author, editor and crime-fiction expert, to investigate Roger Donaldson’s No Way Out (1987). Starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young and Will Patton, No Way Out follows U.S. Navy officer Tom Farrell, who becomes caught in a deadly political conspiracy after becoming involved with the mistress of Secretary of Defense David Brice. Based on Kenneth Fearing’s classic 1946 novel The Big Clock, No Way Out reworks the original’s corporate mystery into a tense political thriller, conspiracy movie and neo-noir detective story.   CASE FILE: NO WAY OUT (1987) Directed by: Roger DonaldsonWritten by: Robert GarlandBased on the novel: The Big Clock by Kenneth FearingStarring: Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young and Will PattonGenre: Political Thriller / Conspiracy / Mystery / Neo-Noir / Crime         Cinema Sleuths (Formerly Mean Streets) is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth  Edited by Luke Deckard  Theme song 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. *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 Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*