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Ian and Don investigate the legacy of John Huston's foundational film noir, The Maltese Falcon!

The 1941 detective-movie template stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, a private eye with a hard edge and a soft spot for dames. A visit from a mysterious widow (Mary Astor) lands him in the heart of a global conspiracy to obtain an ancient artifact--the titular bird statue whose black veneer conceals millions in jewels and sculpted gold.

This was a first-time-watch for Ian, who relied on Don's expertise (he's actually read the Dashiell Hammett novel on which the film was based AND is a Bogart super-fan) to help him understand why the movie didn't quite grab him in the way its reputation suggests it might have.

This spoiler-filled discussion looks at the obsessions of The Maltese Falcon's characters; fan's and filmmakers' obsession with The Maltese Falcon; and the treasures that lay ahead when Ian gives this one another shot.

The Maltese Falcon is now available on 4K UHD Blu-ray from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Show Links

• Watch the Maltese Falcon trailer.

• Order The Maltese Falcon on 4K UHD Blu-ray from Warner Bros.

• Watch Ian and Don's review of Casablanca.

• Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…

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