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Does Sinatra hold his own as a down-and-dirty NYC detective? Could Lee Remick be any more marvelous? How does the film hold up 50 years later? Tune in to this week’s show to find out these answers and more.

Show Notes

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Frank Sinatra and his rat pack are found in specific types of films, so seeing him in this dark, realistic detective story seems like a bit of surprise. When you think back to his performances in films like From Here to Eternity and The Manchurian Candidate, however, it’s easier to see how Sinatra might fit in a film like Gordon Douglas’ 1968 The Detective. But how well does it hold up today? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson - as we continue celebrating 50th anniversaries and 1968 crime films with Douglas’ The Detective.
We talk about what an exciting surprise of a film this is and how it’s completely not what either of us were expecting. We look at some of the issues this film deals with – homosexuality, police brutality, corruption – and discuss what works and what doesn’t about some of them. We chat about the use of flashbacks and how they work in this film. We celebrate the fantastic cast, notably Sinatra, Lee Remick, Jacqueline Bisset, and Robert Duvall. We touch on how this film plays into the end of Sinatra’s marriage with Mia Farrow. We praise the fantastically bluesy score by Jerry Goldsmith. And we touch on the wonderful camerawork all throughout the film.
It’s a surprising film that’s well worth looking at. We have a great conversation about it, so check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.
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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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