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Ask Eddie - January 23, 2025

FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation's Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this edition, we discuss the upcoming NOIR CITY Oakland festival, which noirs are suitable for children, our favorite book to film noir adaptations, and Old Time Radio shows . We attempt to rise to the following challenge, “Please explain how better direction can produce a superior film from the same script and the same actors. What are signs of good direction and poor direction?  Give examples of each, with explanation.” We wrap up the show discussing what we’ve been watching including Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu”. Timestamps and questions below: 00:00 Fires in SoCal, NOIR CITY Oakland preview, Alicia Malone joins festival 09:25 Q1: Is NOIR CITY Hollywood happening this year? 12:51 Q2: Updating the book "Dark City" – how was the process? 15:59 Q3: Film noirs appropriate for an 8-year-old + possibility of a "Kitty Feral" adaptation 22:34 Q4: Are versions of the film "Fourteen Hours" available with the original ending? 27:00 Q5: Favorite book-to-film noir adaptations – read or watch first? 35:46 Q6: What’s the name of the Christmas noir set in a bank with a Twilight Zone vibe? 38:15 Q7: Have you seen "Affair in Havana"? Any background on Dudley Productions? 42:02 Q8: Best Old Time Radio recommendations + related books and resources 54:40 Q9: How better direction improves a film – signs of good vs. poor direction 1:10:23 Q10: Is the white-to-black lingerie transition in "Psycho" the greatest noir segue? 1:13:15 Closing thoughts: "Psycho" as a turning point, Hitchcock’s intent, and viewer perception This week’s questions: 1. Is NOIR CITY Hollywood a go this year? Are there dates yet? —Hallie 2. How much fun was that to revisit “Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir” and give it such a massive update?  —Dennis from Champlain, NY 3. How many film noirs from the classic period might be out there that would be appropriate for an 8-year-old? Also, any chance that your children’s book “Kitty Feral” might be optioned for a movie? —John from Bethesda 4. In the “True Crime” issue of NOIR CITY magazine, Eddie wrote about “Fourteen Hours”. I was amazed about the altered ending after the original edit being pulled from the theaters. Are there versions of the film with the original ending? Or a Blu-ray with both endings available? —Mark from Scotland 5. What are some of your favorite adaptations of books to film noir? Do you generally recommend reading first or watching first? —Joe from Suffolk County, NY 6. I have a question regarding a sort of Christmas Noir. It is a tale set in a bank that goes in real time. the plot is somewhat extorsion-like and has almost “Twilight Zone”. Are you able to provide the name of this short but intriguing little film? —Wes 7. Have either of you seen the independently produced film “Affair in Havana” and does Eddie have any background on Dudley Productions? —Michael, Post Falls, Idaho 8. I believe Anne is an authority on Old Time Radio and would love to tap into her knowledge about what I’m missing that’s on YouTube. Also, do you happen to know of a book/publication which is rooted in this aspect of entertainment? —Bill Koch, Pleasant Hill, CA 9. Please explain how better direction can produce a superior film from the same script and the same actors.  What are signs of good direction and poor direction?  Give examples of each, with explanation. —Richard, Gualala, CA 10. Is the transition from Marion's white lingerie with Sam to her black lingerie with $40,000 sitting on her bed the greatest segue in film noir history? —Joe on Long Island Want your question answered in a future episode? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at https://www.filmnoirfoundation.org/si... Everyone who signs up on our email list and contributes $20 or more to the Film Noir Foundation receives the digital version of NOIR CITY Magazine for a year. Donate here: https://www.filmnoirfoundation.org/co...