The Golden Hour Film Podcast

#90 One of the Greatest Thrillers of All Time - Cape Fear (1962) Review

Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck return to the podcast!

#89 Old Hollywoods Most Censored Film: Scarface (1932) Review

In today’s episode, Harry & Shane dive deep into Howard Hawks' 1932 gangster masterpiece Scarface — a raw, violent, pre-Code look at crime, power, and ambition. From Paul Muni’s electric performance as Tony Camonte to the film’s controversial legacy, we explore what makes this early gangster film influential even 90+ years later.

#88 The Greatest Opening Shot Ever? Touch of Evil (1958) Movie Review & Analysis

In our final episode of NoirVember we discuss one of the greatest film noir masterpieces ever made. In this review, we explore the movie’s groundbreaking cinematography, legendary opening shot, and Welles’ dark vision of corruption, morality, and chaos and one of Orson Welles greatest ever performances.

#87 The Lady From Shanghai: Orson Welles' Troubled Masterpiece

In this episode of The Golden Hour Film Podcast, hosts Harry Bailey and Shane Mulvaney dive deep into Orson Welles’ 1947 noir classic The Lady from Shanghai, starring Rita Hayworth and Welles himself. As part of our Noirvember series, we explore the film’s striking visuals, twisted narrative, and unforgettable mirror maze finale that helped define the film noir genre. Join us as we discuss the behind-the-scenes drama, Welles’ visionary direction, and how The Lady from Shanghai continues to captivate audiences more than seventy years later. Whether you’re a classic cinema lover or discovering film noir for the first time, this episode breaks down why this movie remains a timeless Hollywood masterpiece.

#86 The Movie That Showed Hollywoods True Colours: Sunset Boulevard Review

Step into the golden age of Hollywood with The Golden Hour Film Podcast as we dive deep into Billy Wilder’s noir masterpiece — Sunset Boulevard. In this episode, our hosts break down one of Hollywood’s most iconic classic films, exploring its haunting portrayal of fame, ambition, and the dark side of the movie industry. We discuss Gloria Swanson’s unforgettable performance as Norma Desmond, William Holden’s cynical screenwriter Joe Gillis, and Billy Wilder’s sharp direction that defined film noir and Hollywood satire for generations. From the legendary opening scene to the chilling “I’m ready for my close-up” finale, this review captures the brilliance, tragedy, and timeless relevance of Sunset Boulevard.

#85 A Film that Defines Film Noir - Out of the Past Review

Step into the shadows with Out of the Past (1947) — the definitive film noir classic that shaped the genre. In this episode of The Golden Hour Film Podcast, co-hosts Harry Bailey and Shane Mulvaney dive deep into Jacques Tourneur’s masterwork, exploring its smoky atmosphere, razor-sharp dialogue, and timeless performances from Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas.

#84 Film Noir at its Darkest: The Big Heat Review

The Big Heat (1953) is directed by legendary German director Fritz Lang, stars Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame with a memorable supporting performance from the great Lee Marvin. Is it one of the darkest Films noir ever made? We talk about this and more in our review!

#83 Is The Big Sleep the Quintessential Film Noir?

The Big Sleep stars the iconic duo of Film Noir king Humphrey Bogart and the podcast debutante Lauren Bacall. Its directed by alltime great Howard Hawks, adapted from a Phillip Marlowe book written by Raymond Chandler and features Elisha Cook Jr playing a jittery man named Harry, the perfect episode right?