Trade Movies #023 - Undercurrent (1946) & Night and the City (1950) with noir expert Stephanie Edd

15/11/2025 3h 6min Temporada 1 Episodio 23

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loved this ep! I could listen to Stephanie talk noir, Marxism, class consciousness, et cetera for hours! Was also fun arguing about Leave Her To Heaven and hearing about all the noir stuff she's involved in, which you can find at:https://stephanieedd.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanieeddhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniejedd/Make sure and check out her novel THE CLEAR CASE as well as The Film Noir Database, both of which are available on her site!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Film Noir and Stephanie Edd00:03:21 Defining Film Noir: Themes and Origins00:07:25 Psychological Themes in Film Noir00:11:48 Class Consciousness and Economic Critique in Noir00:16:18 The Role of Women in Film Noir00:20:58 Exploring 'Undercurrent': A Unique Noir Perspective00:29:54 Exploring Film Noir Tropes00:34:45 The Burden of Patriarchy on White Men00:39:44 Capitalism and Its Impact on Society00:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir00:49:45 Character Analysis: Alan and Anne00:54:35 The Tragedy of Misunderstood Relationships01:05:35 The Symbol of Freedom: Michael's Character01:11:29 The Fetishization of Female Characters in Film01:16:35 The Disturbing Trends in Beauty Standards01:26:36 The Betrayal of Women in Patriarchal Structures01:36:22 The Pressure of Masculinity and Incel Culture01:43:33 Generational Conflict and Cultural Heritage01:49:53 The Intersection of Wrestling and Politics01:55:08 Integrity and Consequences in Capitalism02:07:31 Exploring the Consequences of Societal Expectations02:13:01 The Dark Side of Female Characters02:19:08 Understanding the Roots of Evil in Society02:25:19 The Impact of Mental Health on Behavior02:31:21 The Role of Society in Shaping Individuals02:38:22 Exploring Desensitization and Empathy02:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir02:49:02 The Influence of Identity in Film Noir02:57:33 Connecting Film Noir to Contemporary Issues

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