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/@stephanieedd

https://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!

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Film Noir and Stephanie Edd

00:03:21 Defining Film Noir: Themes and Origins

00:07:25 Psychological Themes in Film Noir

00:11:48 Class Consciousness and Economic Critique in Noir

00:16:18 The Role of Women in Film Noir

00:20:58 Exploring 'Undercurrent': A Unique Noir Perspective

00:29:54 Exploring Film Noir Tropes

00:34:45 The Burden of Patriarchy on White Men

00:39:44 Capitalism and Its Impact on Society

00:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir

00:49:45 Character Analysis: Alan and Anne

00:54:35 The Tragedy of Misunderstood Relationships

01:05:35 The Symbol of Freedom: Michael's Character

01:11:29 The Fetishization of Female Characters in Film

01:16:35 The Disturbing Trends in Beauty Standards

01:26:36 The Betrayal of Women in Patriarchal Structures

01:36:22 The Pressure of Masculinity and Incel Culture

01:43:33 Generational Conflict and Cultural Heritage

01:49:53 The Intersection of Wrestling and Politics

01:55:08 Integrity and Consequences in Capitalism

02:07:31 Exploring the Consequences of Societal Expectations

02:13:01 The Dark Side of Female Characters

02:19:08 Understanding the Roots of Evil in Society

02:25:19 The Impact of Mental Health on Behavior

02:31:21 The Role of Society in Shaping Individuals

02:38:22 Exploring Desensitization and Empathy

02:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir

02:49:02 The Influence of Identity in Film Noir

02:57:33 Connecting Film Noir to Contemporary Issues