The Oscar Project Podcast
A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
The Oscar Project Podcast
4.17-Raffles with Madison Hatfield
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Today's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Raffles. I'm joined by Madison Hatfield film writer and director who previously came on the podcast in 2025 to talk with me about her film "I Could Dom." In today's episode we talk about the now standard trope of pulling "one last job" in heist films, some incredible characters that populate the film, and why a big sports star would need to moonlight as a jewel thief in the first place.
You can watch Raffles on YouTube or Tubi, and be sure to check out "I Could Dom", follow her on Instagram @madhat31, and head to Madison's website to see more of her work.
Other films mentioned in this episode include:
- The Big House directed by George Hill
- James Bond (film series)
- Laughter directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- A Star is Born directed by William A. Wellman
Other referenced topics:
- Sherlock Holmes (book series) by Arthur Conan Doyle
- The Amateur Cracksman (novel) by E. W. Hornbug
- Review on pre-code.com