L.A. Confidential Catherine Tramell Award: Would You Throw Your Life Away for This Obvious Stay-Away? L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Kim Basinger’s character is endorsed as a strong obvious stay-away candidate. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 00:47:40Read transcript Kim Basinger’s character is endorsed as a strong obvious stay-away candidate.
L.A. Confidential Roger Ebert's review L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 ☆★☆★☆★☆★ Ebert gave four stars and called the film one of the year’s best; the hosts find the praise predictable. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:03:25Read transcript Ebert gave four stars and called the film one of the year’s best; the hosts find the praise predictable.
L.A. Confidential Half-Assed Internet Research L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 A $35 million budget and gross transcribed as 1.26.2 million are reported; the gross needs a recording check. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:03:25Read transcript A $35 million budget and gross transcribed as 1.26.2 million are reported; the gross needs a recording check.
L.A. Confidential Most Rewatchable Scene L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Bud meeting Lynn, Exley arriving at the Night Owl and removing his glasses for the photo, and Bud visiting Lynn’s house are nominated. In the discussion (7) Approx. transcript time · 01:03:51Read transcript Bud meeting Lynn, Exley arriving at the Night Owl and removing his glasses for the photo, and Bud visiting Lynn’s house are nominated. The interrogation scene is called a masterpiece, especially Exley moving between rooms, Bud with the chair, and deep-focus observers. Bud killing the rapist, Shotgun Ed, Rollo Tomasi, the Stompanato scenes, Lynn seducing Exley, Jack’s death and the Rollo reveal are nominated. Bud finding the photos, fighting then joining Exley, torturing the DA and the Victory Motel shootout are nominated. The finale feels early to one viewer; its gun work and physical geography prompt comparison with Proof of Life and To Live and Die in LA. The contrasting responses when the three cops are asked to inform are nominated, especially Jack’s face when threatened with losing the show. The interrogation is selected for its live-microphone manipulation and switch sound effects.
L.A. Confidential Jesse Eisenberg “That’s good. You should be proud of that right there. Don’t worry if you don’t make it any further” Award for Best Line Reading L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Jack’s dying Rollo Tomasi line is offered as a candidate; another participant reserves a different Spacey line for a flex pick. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:04:55Read transcript Jack’s dying Rollo Tomasi line is offered as a candidate; another participant reserves a different Spacey line for a flex pick.
L.A. Confidential What’s Aged the Best? L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 College boy as an insult is fondly recalled and compared with more recent political taunts. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:10:53Read transcript College boy as an insult is fondly recalled and compared with more recent political taunts.
L.A. Confidential Most Rewatchable Scene L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 The interrogation scene is the shared final choice. In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 01:11:31Read transcript The interrogation is confirmed as the shared choice. Bud’s first visit to Pierce Patchett is another favorite, with praise for David Strathairn. The post-shootout montage efficiently advances everyone’s story, though it skips potentially interesting freeway and party material.
L.A. Confidential The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 David Strathairn’s brief Patchett performance is flagged as a Dion candidate. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:11:36Read transcript David Strathairn’s brief Patchett performance is flagged as a Dion candidate.
L.A. Confidential The most "year the movie came out" thing L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Young Crowe and Spacey on the poster are offered. In the discussion (2) Approx. transcript time · 01:14:50Read transcript Young Crowe and Spacey on the poster are offered. The existence of this kind of novel adaptation as a theatrical film is proposed; another response argues book adaptations remain viable.
L.A. Confidential Gandolfini Butter on My Ass So It Pops in My Mouth Award L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Scared characters with puddles of urine are enjoyed, with two examples in this film. In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:16:21Read transcript Scared characters with puddles of urine are enjoyed, with two examples in this film. 1950s Cadillac El Dorados are another pleasure. A seemingly kindly old Irishman who is secretly evil is a favorite device, compared with The Town. Men instructed to pursue justice without mercy are offered as a tailored pleasure.
L.A. Confidential What’s Aged the Best? L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 Tabloid culture, outsiders’ difficult LA adjustment and interest in morally complex genre stories remain pertinent. In the discussion (5) Approx. transcript time · 01:17:25Read transcript Tabloid culture, outsiders’ difficult LA adjustment and audiences’ interest in morally complex genre stories remain pertinent. Brief characters who become stars of their own scene are praised, including the coroner and Stensland. Patchett’s blackmail recalls Epstein; Dudley’s instruction about shooting criminals in the back pays off in his own death. Corrupt cops and departments shunning one of their own remain effective dramatic material. Having someone cut to resemble a star and dated slang such as swish and AC/DC are enjoyed.
L.A. Confidential The Great Shot Gordo Award for Most Cinematic Shot L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 The layered interrogation reflection with Jack, Dudley, Exley and the waiting suspect is selected. In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:22:56Read transcript The layered interrogation reflection with Jack, Dudley, Exley and the waiting suspect is selected. The split-diopter DA shot, Exley raising his badge in shadow, and police cars cresting the hill are praised. The zoom framing Bud and Exley facing off in the street is nominated. The moving camera contrasts the group comforting Stensland with isolated Exley; Bud above Patchett on the putting green visually divides them.
