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Cinema Sleuths

Cinema Sleuths

By: Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
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Two crime fiction authors, Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth, investigate the movies and TV shows that shape pop culture! No case is too big or small for these cinematic sleuths!

Each week on Cinema Sleuths, your hosts interrogate the films and TV shows that define our culture. From blockbuster thrills to the nostalgic heart of TV classics, Luke and Matthew will re-evaluate the "untouchable" classics, shine a spotlight on hidden gems, and tackle the latest hits and misses.

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  • SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY (2026) | Dir Destin Daniel Cretton (Spoiler Discussion)
    Aug 3 2026

    THWIP! The summer blockbuster has landed! And it's a giant SPIDER! This week, your cinematic sleuths are swinging between skyscrapers, stopping runaway tanks, teaming up with lunatics, and thwarting bank robberies as we investigate SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY; directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal, and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.

    Are we back? Do we finally have a GREAT Spider-Man film? Listen and find out.

    Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Theme song by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash

    DISCLAIMER

    All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.

    *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Daredevil Born Again S2 + Punisher One Last Kill Discussion
    Jul 27 2026

    We investigate Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and The Punisher: One Last Killer to see if Marvel's 2026 R-rated output is really all it's cracked up to be. Join us as we look at both and speculate about Punisher and Daredevil's involvement in Spider-Man Brand New Day! Be warned, spoilers abound!

    Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Theme song by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash

    DISCLAIMER

    All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.

    *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • ROBOCOP (1987) | Dir Paul Verhoeven
    Jul 13 2026

    This week, we're investigating ROBOCOP (1987) starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer. Written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. Directed by Paul Verhoeven.

    Special guest is Skye from co-host and co-created FILM 89

    Cinema Sleuths is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth

    Edited by Luke Deckard

    Theme song by Luke Deckard

    Logo by Phil Dragash

    DISCLAIMER

    All content presented in this podcast episode is the property of the podcast creator and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Any copyrighted material used in this episode is used under the principles of fair use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and review. No part of this episode may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except where permitted by law.

    *All movie and TV clips used in this episode are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used here for the purpose of review and commentary under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended.*

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    1 hr and 43 mins
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