LTP Noir: Force of Evil (1948)

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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They’re all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel Schwartz is here to discuss the current executive order and how it affects ticket brokers and fans. In this high-impact episode, we sit down with one of the original voices in ticket resale to break down what’s really driving the headlines. From political theater to pricing transparency, Schwartz shares insider stories from decades in the game—starting with Lions games in the '70s and stretching all the way to Super Bowl holdbacks, Taylor Swift meltdowns, and FTC policy shifts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bots aren’t the real problem—and who actually is How “dynamic pricing” impact fans, travel planners, and the entire resale market What the new executive orders and pricing laws could mean for concerts, sports, and festivals How fans, brokers, and platforms can navigate an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace Whether you're a travel professional, ticketing insider, or just a fan tired of hidden fees and vanishing inventory, this episode delivers clarity, context, and a dose of hard truth. Follow us at @Tix2TravelPod on all platforms and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.tttpod.com www.xpotravel.com…

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In this installment, Josh presents a clean line through the scandalous phlegm of HUAC and the red scare in Hollywood which served as backdrop for many great film noir productions, including 1948's "Force of Evil". Director Abraham Polonsky fills each frame with atmosphere and suggestive imagery to help convey themes of family conflict and corruption. Heralded still for its lyrical, razor-sharp script, "Force of Evil" has earned a place in the pantheon of film noir. John Garfield, Thomas Gomez and Beatrice Pearson star in this compelling thriller showcasing the rot of capitalist greed in the American underworld.

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LTP Noir: Force of Evil (1948)

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LTP 007: No Deals, Mr Bond (1987) 1:16:54

3 days ago1:16:54

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In John Gardner's sixth continuation novel, M has "cream cake" on his face and Bond is brought in to clean up the mess. Ghosts from a former operation have returned to haunt the MI6 chief as his agents are being mutilated and wiped out. Without the help of official channels, 007 must rely on his rolodex of allies to safeguard the targets and track down the hit team before it's too late. So, tune those harmonica bugs and call your gangster friends: from London to Ireland, Paris to Hong Kong, the stakes are high and set-pieces abound in this "help wanted" adventure!…

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LTP Selects: The Priory School (1904) 53:52

9 days ago53:52

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When Dr Huxtable (no, not that one) makes a desperate appeal to Sherlock for help in locating a missing pupil of his stuffy boarding school, Holmes politely declines. When he learns of the £6000 reward, however, and of the blue bloods behind the intrigue, the great detective does an about turn and catches the next train north! A case of murderous intrigue, ransom and bike-tire forensics quickly thickens around our hero. Scott's choice for "Sherlock Selects" comes from a December 2017 chat and closes out the retrospective Summer series for another year.…

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LTP Selects: The Resident Patient (1893) 37:50

14 days ago37:50

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A young doctor and nervous sponsor... a criminal history and horrific murder... it must be time for "The Resident Patient"! Following the case of Dr Percy Trevelyan, Josh's choice kick-starts our annual "Sherlock Selects" Summer Series with heavy themes of suspicion and retribution. We've brushed the dust off our garage tapes of 2017 to bring you this conversation from LTP Season 1.…

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The Yellow Dog (1931) w/ The Book Graveyard 2:45:45

16 days ago2:45:45

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Can't get enough Maigret? Same here! So, when our buddy Nick from The Book Graveyard invited us over to his YouTube channel for a chat about 1931's The Yellow Dog we jumped at the chance. This time, Inspector Maigret is in Brittany but it's not just the medieval old town that's walled in Concarneau - the people have also built up ramparts around their secrets. In order to discover the truth behind a spate of violent crimes and a mysterious canine, Maigret must first break down the fortifications of bourgeois betrayal and public paranoia. Check out the video of our conversation ( https://youtu.be/2eI0ebZ9WJM ) as well as everything else Nick & The Book Graveyard have to offer fans of genre fiction and vintage reads (https://www.youtube.com/@TheBookGraveyard)!…

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LTP Noir: Sunset Boulevard (1950) 1:56:50

20 days ago1:56:50

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We are ready for our close-up, Mr DeMille! Just in time for its 75th Anniversary, LTP Noir delivers a supersized episode on the ultimate dark Hollywood satire that is "Sunset Boulevard". This knowing and tragic noir classic was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, excelling on multiple fronts. From the pairing of Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett to the casting of Gloria Swanson and Franz Waxman's inspired score, Josh unravels the skills and secrets behind this roller coaster production and its enduring legacy. Plot Summary@2:20; Production@24:00; Review@1:07:00; Scoring Feature@1:19:00…

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The Saint Goes On (1934) 1:11:20

23 days ago1:11:20

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"The Saint Goes On" is the fourteenth book of adventures by Leslie Charteris to feature Simon Templar and his unique skillset of wit, charm and reckless abandon. In the first, "The High Fence", Templar tracks down a master criminal through a package of stolen jewels, playing dress-up and dodging death along the way. Next, "The Elusive Ellshaw" sees The Saint narrowly escapes death as he helps Inspector Teal uncover the truth behind a missing husband and an assassniation plot. Finally, "The Frightened Innkeeper" finds Templar in Devon, investigating suspicious figures and things that go bump in the night. In this follow-up to our November 2024 episode on "Enter the Saint", three further novellas go under review!…

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LTP 007: Nobody Lives Forever (1986) 1:05:21

5 weeks ago1:05:21

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Our inspection of John Gardner's continuation novels rolls on with his fifth 007 adventure. Here, James Bond is forced to jettison his annual leave in Europe when he's made aware of a SPECTRE contract on his head. Some of the bounty hunters hope to lure Bond in by kidnapping May and Moneypenny, two heart-shaped targets for the noble agent. Gardner diverts from his own formulaic structure in this one but still delivers the action and unpredictability we've come to expect from his early adventures. Vampires and guillotines at the ready!…

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Castle in the Air (1980) 1:42:00

7 weeks ago1:42:00

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Part satire, part crime adventure and part screwball comedy, Donald E Westlake's heist caper follows an eclectic team of European baddies vowing to aid (then betray) a beautiful freedom fighter in a plot to restore (and then steal) her nation's purloined treasures. "Castle in the Air" is driven thematically by an insatiable appetite for greed and a zest for poking fun at itself. The plot works up to a raucous rip-off operation across the roads and waterways of Paris, led by master criminal Eustace Dench and his ensemble cast. We had a good time reviewing the pulpy energy of this one, complete with its hijinks, social commentary and a language barrier that just won't quit. Fast Facts@10:40; Summary@34:00; PIPES@53:00 Get your Magic Mind here! 👇 www.magicmind.com/LTPJUNE…

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LTP Special: Sir Francis Walsingham 2:03:34

9 weeks ago2:03:34

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In this special episode (a listener-favourite from our BBN days), Josh newly presents his research on Sir Francis Walsingham. Dubbed "Spymaster to the Queen", popular history broadcasts Walsingham as a cut-throat playmaker and confidant in and around the court of Elizabeth I; this is a piece of the truth, sure, but there is so much more to the man than just a nifty label. Equally powerful in daylight as in the shadows, Walsingham weaponised political rhetoric and manipulated a staggering network of intelligence in the Tudor era. Long before Philby and Fleming, Maugham or Croft, there was Sir Francis Walsingham. Get your Magic Mind here! 👉www.magicmind.com/LTPMAY…

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LTP Selects: The Priory School (1904) 53:52

10 weeks ago53:52

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When Dr Huxtable (no, not that one) makes a desperate appeal to Sherlock for help in locating a missing pupil of his school, the great detective politely declines. When he learns of the £6000 reward, however, and the blue blood behind the case, Holmes does an about turn and hops on the next train north! A tale of murderous intrigue, ransom and bike tire forensics then ensues. Scott's choice for "Sherlock Selects" comes from December 2017 and closes out the retrospective Summer Series for another year.…

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LTP Noir: Sweet Smell of Success (1957) 57:28

11 weeks ago57:28

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"I'd hate to take a bite of you... you're a cookie full of arsenic." Alexander McKendrick's compelling noir is full of lines like this, courtesy of screenwriter Clifford Odets - quite fitting for intrigue set in the back-stabby world of showbiz journalism. Burt Lancaster may appear more dinky here than normal but don't be fooled by his glasses: JJ Hunsecker is a powerful and fiendish columnist who employs an ambitious press agent, Sidney Faclo, played by Tony Curtis to break up his sister's romance. Conflict and betrayals emerge from the darkness here, masterfully rendered through sharp angles and lighting contrasts by Oscar-winning DP, James Wong Howe. Decorated with subtle touches and engaging performances, "Sweet Smell of Success" was a critic's favourite when released in 1957 and Josh lays the whole story out in this episode of LTP Noir. Pre-Production @ 01:55; Summary @ 23:00; Production @36:00; Review @47:00 Get your Magic Mind here! 👉 www.magicmind.com/LTPMAY…

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The Benson Murder Case (1926) 2:08:24

12 weeks ago2:08:24

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According to Ogden Nash, "Philo Vance needs a kick in the pants", and Dashiel Hammett described the character's posturing as being, "like a teenager who had been studying the foreign words and phrases in the back of their dictionary". S.S. Van Dine's foppish sleuth certainly does make an impression on a reader and here, in his first appearance, we get to follow his methodology and manipulation alongside DA John Markham and "The Benson Murder Case". Opinions weren't hard to come by during our read and review of this crime classic! Fast Facts @15:00; Summary @41:00; PIPES @55:00 Get your Magic Mind here 👉 www.magicmind.com/LTPMAY…

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LTP 007: Role of Honour (1984) 1:41:04

15 weeks ago1:41:04

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Another year, another 007 continuation novel for John Gardner! In 1984 it was "Role of Honour", his fourth effort, which pits a rich but disenchanted James Bond up against a SPECTRE in sheep's clothing. From computer programming to terrorist training, Endor battles and blimp jumping, Gardner leaves little on the cutting room floor with this one, taking readers to crazytown and back in this raucous spy thriller.…

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Maigret and the Headless Corpse (1955) 2:11:53

17 weeks ago2:11:53

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Get Your Magic Mind Offer! 👉 ( https://magicmind.com/LTPMAR) Our first foray into the work of Georges Simenon sees us tackle one of the Belgian writer's most celebrated books. When a barge travelling through the Parisian neighbourhood of Quai de Valmy dredges up body parts in the canal Saint Martin, Detective Jules Maigret is called in to investigate. His efforts lead him to a quiet bistro operated by Aline Calas, a figure whose enigmatic presence compels the seasoned sleuth to dig deeper. Part procedural, part character-profiling, "Maigret and the Headless Corpse" made for a unique read and a really great discussion! Fast Facts@13:30; Plot Summary@45:30; PIPES@1:08:30…

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LTP Special: The Eiger Sanction (1975) 2:00:22

19 weeks ago2:00:22