Episodes

  • In Bruges (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Dec 24 2025

    MERRY EVERYONE!

    This week we cover one of our favorite Christmas movies, "In Bruges." We discuss Martin McDonagh's theater career and his transition to filmmaking. After this, we cover the history of the production and reception of the film. We then dive into the plot and gush over the script for an hour. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Silent Partner (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Dec 18 2025

    This week we continue Noir-Ël series with Daryl Duke's Christmas crime film, "The Silent Partner." We discuss everything from the inception of the film from book to screen, and discuss the plot of the film in full. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Night of the Hunter (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Dec 11 2025

    This week we cover the sole directing credit for Charles Laughton, "The Night of the Hunter." We cover the development from book to screen of this film, discussing casting, production, and conception. We then dive into the film itself, and lovingly describe everything that makes this a special film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Devil in a Blue Dress (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Dec 3 2025

    This week we cover Carl Franklin's 1995 Neo-Noir, Devil in a Blue Dress. We discuss the development of the film with Jonathan Demme and Denzel Washington. We also talk about the history of Black L.A. to give context to this excellent movies. We, then, discuss the plot of the movie, and describe everything we love about this movie. Finally, we end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • Blade Runner (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Nov 26 2025

    This week we cover one of Jake's favorite movies, "Blade Runner." We talk about the contentious shooting of the film, and its long development through the 1970s. The various cuts of Blade Runner are covered, and the re-shoots 25 years later for the "Final Cut." After covering the background, we get into the movie itself and discuss the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Out of the Past (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Nov 19 2025

    This week we're covering what is possibly the best Noir film ever made, "Out of the Past." We discuss the creation of the script by Daniel Mainwaring and its development under director, Jacques Tourneur. We also discuss Robert Mitchum's various antics on set. After the background is covered, we dive into the plot and describe the scenes that we love. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • The Third Man (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Nov 5 2025

    This week we start Noirvember proper with "The Third Man." We discuss the history of the film, and it's dual American/British super producers. After we discuss the history of the film, we dive into the plot of the film and praise the film's distinctive style along the way. Finally, we get to our pairings, and pair the film with another for a duo of double bills.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • John Carpenter's Halloween (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Oct 29 2025

    This week we're covering one of our favorite horror films, John Carpenter's Halloween! We begin by diving into the background of the film, and its shoestring budget. We also discuss the legacy of Halloween and how it shaped horror for years to come. We then get into the plot and describe everything we love about this film. We end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

    Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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    2 hrs and 32 mins