ASK EDDIE April 2 2026 Films Discussed A list of the films that we discussed during the April 2 2026 episode of ASK EDDIE. I am not including the noir or not titles since Eddie was just answering yes or no.

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A list of the films that we discussed during the April 2, 2026 episode of #askeddie
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ASK EDDIE - April 2 2026 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 our favorite use of location shooting as well as plot twists, “Diva”, Eddie’s true crime inspiration for his short film “The Grand Inquisitor”, and more. The lightning round also returns. We wrap up the show with “Latest Viewing”. On the cat front, Lino and Bruno vie for Anne’s attention. Timestamps and questions below: 0:04 Eddie discusses his upcoming interview for a Paul Auster biography 4:11 Q1: Will Eddie be introducing any proto-noirs at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival? 10:25 Q2: What movies make your favorite use of location shooting? 22:56 Q3: Did "Diva" influence "Blade Runner" and is it neo-noir? 28:24 Q4: Which film noir felt noticeably different on the big screen vs. TV? 33:25 Q5: What are your most and least favorite unexpected plot twists? Lightning round 44:39 Q6a: Will the new 4K edition of "The Big Combo" include your commentary? 47:40 Q6b: Will you be returning to Bar 355 to film Noir Alley intros? 48:32 Q6c: Any update on the publication date of the Sterling Hayden bio? 48:54 Q6d: What is the address of the Santa Rosa house from "Shadow of a Doubt"? 49:52 Q6e: Did Walter Slezak put the word "sleaze" into our vocabulary? 52:16 Q6f: A round of Noir or Not? 1:00:50 Q7: What is your favorite movie that takes place on a train? 1:05:41 Q8: What do you think of "The Big Bluff" and will it air on Noir Alley? 1:09:18 Q9: Are there any examples of androgynous or gender-fluid characters in classic noir? 1:13:41 Q10: Can you speak about femmes fatales in Hindi movies or Indian noirs? 1:17:40 Q11: What was Eddie’s inspiration for his short film "The Grand Inquisitor"? 1:21:52 Latest Viewing: Ann reviews the supernatural thriller "Undertone" 1:25:27 Latest Viewing: Eddie discusses Finnish series "Crime on Your Mind". "The Man Who Died"; news on "Midnight Diner" This week’s questions: 1. Will Eddie be introducing any proto-noirs at the San Franciso Silent Film Festival? —Ron 2. What movies make your favorite use of location shooting? —Joe from Suffolk County, NY 3. Has Ridley Scott has ever mentioned if certain aspects of “Diva” influenced any part of “Blade Runner”? Would either of you consider “Diva” neo-noir? —Bryan from Wilmette, IL 4. Is there at least one film noir that either of you watched first on TV or home video that felt noticeably different when on the big screen? —Ken from Oklahoma 5. What films have your most and least favorite unexpected plot twists? —Howard from Silver Spring, Maryland 6. Time for the lightning round! a. Will the new 4K edition of “The Big Combo” include your commentary? —Bob,  San Francisco b. Will you be returning to Bar 355 to film Noir Ailey intros? —Bob c. Any update on publication date of the Sterling Hayden bio? —Dennis in Duluth d. What is the address of the house in Santa Rosa, CA where Alfred Hitchcock filmed “Shadow of a Doubt"? -Pineda e. Did Walter Slezak put the word “sleaze” into our vocabulary? —Eric f. A round of Noir or Not? 7. What is your favorite movie that takes place on a train? —Alan, San Anselmo, CA 8. What do you think of “The Big Bluff” and will it air on Noir Alley? —Bob, Morristown, NJ 9. Are there any examples of androgynous or gender-fluid characters in classic noir?  —Britt 10. Can you speak about femme fatales in Hindi movies that you can recall or just Indian noirs that you like in general? —Stephanie, San Antonio, TX 11. What was Eddie’s inspiration for the of his short film “The Grand Inquisitor? —Michael, Post Falls, Idaho Want your question answered in a future episode? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at bit.ly/4hu2qU0 Contribute here to support our restoration efforts: bit.ly/4ntPDCr Everyone who signs up on our email list and contributes $20 receives the digital version of NOIR CITY Magazine for a year.

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My French Film Noir Recommendations This list is alphabetical for now. I may eventually rank the list.

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ASK EDDIE Short - Take David Lynch Eddie answers Ketih’s inquiry, “Cinema lost one of its truly unique and visionary artists in David Lynch. I wonder what your thoughts are on David Lynch’s art and filmography, especially his presence and achievements in neo noir such as “Blue Velvet”, and noir elements in other films.” —Excerpted from our February 13, 2025 episode of ASK EDDIE.

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