In this episode, acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Dick Lochte reflects on the life and works of Raymond Chandler, focusing on 'Farewell, My Lovely.' They stroll through Santa Monica, exploring how the city's glamour and darkness shaped Chandler’s narratives. Lochte compares Chandler's dual narrators and the complexities of Philip Marlowe's character while discussing the themes of corruption and individualism. The conversation also delves into Chandler's Hollywood struggles, his legacy in noir, and Robert Mitchum's iconic portrayal of Marlowe.