• L.A. Films

  • Jun 21 2021
  • Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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L.A. Films

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  • In this episode, Aric and Marisa spotlight the one and only Los Angeles with six films that capture the spirit of the city. They attempt to define Los Angeles by its different subcultures and districts while considering the influence of the film industry on its exterior reputation. The films discussed include John Singleton's stunning directorial debut BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991), Steve Martin's hilarious farce of Los Angeles daily life, L.A. STORY (1991), Patricia Cardoso's REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES (2001), the east Los Angeles coming of age story led by America Ferrera, Sofia Coppola's portrait of celebrity malaise, SOMEWHERE (2010), Agnès Varda's MUR MURS (1983), the expatriate director's examination of Los Angeles Murals and their artists, and UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2018), the paranoid thriller investigating intertwined Los Angeles conspiracies. Please consider supporting this show through our Patreon! Keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter: @filmchatterpod. Check out the films mentioned in this episode on our Letterboxd. Thanks for tuning in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast
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