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27 - To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Review
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Like The French Connection's stylish cousin, To Live and Die in L.A. blurs who's a cop and a criminal.
An action thriller Neo-noir, the movie boasts a thrilling car chase and features the grind, scheming, and sex appeal of 1980s Los Angeles.
Director William Friedkin considered it one of his top works, and I and many others toss it in the mix for the very best movies of the 1980s.
In this episode, we'll discuss what this film glues together: a bit of Robby Müller and crew's cinematography; Wang Chung's synth soundtrack; performances from actors like Willem Dafoe and William Peterson; and, of course, that ending.
I also share some fun facts about the making of the movie and discuss its lasting legacy.
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Chapters
1. Show Introduction (00:00:00)
2. To Live and Die In L.A. Introduction (00:01:05)
3. The Plot (00:02:56)
4. Why This Movie is Great (00:05:08)
5. Go Watch to Live and Die in L.A. (00:18:40)
6. Facts About Making the Movie (00:19:31)
7. To Live and Die in L.A.'s Legacy (00:22:36)
8. Thank You For Listening/End Credits (00:26:33)
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