L.A. CONFIDENTIAL: The ultimate Film Noir, an underrated classic - Four Play Ep. 12 (Film Noir)

The logical endpoint of Film Noir, Curtis Hanson's L.A. Confidential stands apart as a buffet of Noir tropes devoured by a masterful cast. It serves as the ultimate movie of its genre, mashing together institutional corruption, prostitution, drugs, the seedy Hollywood underbelly, racism, and ethical policing. Upon re-viewing, Richard, Thorin, and Monte agree that it must be one of the most criminally underrated movies and possibly deserving a place on lists of the 100 best films of all-time. They discuss the intricate interplay between the three leading actors, played by Russell Crowe, Guy Pierce, and Kevin Spacey, the superb location scouting and cinematography, the intelligent complexities of the plot, and more.

Film Noir: The Maltese Falcon, Touch of Evil, Chinatown, L.A. Confidential

Four Play selects four iconic films from a theme or genre to meticulously analyze and place in their proper historical context. Hosted by veteran esports commentators Richard Lewis, Duncan "Thorin" Shields, and Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles, Four Play showcases both legendary Hollywood movies as well as hidden gems outside the mainstream. Be sure to watch along with our hosts each week to get the most of each conversation!

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0:00:00 - The next genre as 90's action and L.A. Confidential as the ultimate Film Noir
0:12:25 - Why this is one of the best casts in film
0:19:19 - Summary of L.A. Confidential and real life events that inform the story
0:31:20 - The interplay between the three lead characters
0:42:30 - Unraveling Captain Dudley Smith's machinations
0:47:55 - What are the movie's best scenes?
0:55:40 - The colors and filming locations as a love letter to Los Angeles
1:02:50 - The excellence of the supporting cast and cinematography
1:12:50 - Resurgence of the auteur film in the late 90's and discussing Kevin Spacey
1:21:55 - Kim Basinger's performance
1:28:40 - The final scenes of the film and how the dust settles
1:37:52 - How we resonate with the characters in the film
1:46:02 - Final thoughts and is this one of the best films ever made?

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