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Picking Nits

Basinger’s resemblance and acting style are questioned against the more playful Veronica Lake.

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Approx. transcript time · 02:05:29Read transcript
  • Basinger’s resemblance and acting style are questioned against the more playful Veronica Lake.
  • The Lana Turner likeness works, but her Stompanato relationship is said to be shifted earlier.
  • Minor anachronism hunting is dismissed; Dudley’s no-glasses assertion is contradicted by another cop at the party.
L.A. Confidential The Rewatchables
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Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake

A 1974-set sequel with Chadwick Boseman, Crowe and Pearce reportedly failed to happen.

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Approx. transcript time · 02:07:18Read transcript
  • A 1974-set sequel with Chadwick Boseman, Crowe and Pearce reportedly failed to happen.
  • The 2003 Kiefer Sutherland pilot and Jordan Harper’s later CBS pilot are recalled; the latter had Walton Goggins and the actor transcribed as Shea Wiggum and delayed Night Owl until season two.
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Is This Movie Better With…?

A Zane Lowe impression interviews Dudley about his move into crime, followed by a Matt Reynolds variation.

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  • A Zane Lowe impression interviews Dudley about his move into crime, followed by a Matt Reynolds variation.
  • Adding Shams to the impression category is proposed through Sid’s style of basketball reporting.
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Probably Unanswerable Questions

Exley’s attraction to Lynn is interpreted as possibly involving Bud; removing Inez’s book relationship changes his characterization.

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Approx. transcript time · 02:12:29Read transcript
  • Exley’s attraction to Lynn is interpreted as possibly involving Bud; removing Inez’s book relationship changes his characterization.
  • Would the film improve if Bud died, and how could he and Lynn support themselves in Arizona after his injuries?
  • Ending at the motel is proposed, omitting the explanatory finale compared with Psycho.
  • Would Shams adopting Sid’s tabloid style make sports reporting more entertaining?
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What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?

The Night Owl mug; Jack’s tortoiseshell sunglasses; Victory Motel matches (unconfirmed); Rollo Tomasi (not tangible)

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Approx. transcript time · 02:17:14Read transcript
  • The Night Owl mug is favored; Rollo Tomasi is questioned as a tangible object, Victory Motel matches are unconfirmed, and Jack’s tortoiseshell sunglasses are offered.
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Best Double Feature

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Chinatown
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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In a Lonely Place
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Touch of Evil
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The Black Dahlia
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The Blue Dahlia
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Gaslit by My Husband
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Hollywoodland
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 02:18:54Read transcript
  • Chinatown is offered as the obvious pairing; Who Framed Roger Rabbit shares postwar detectives, cover-ups and highway development.
  • In a Lonely Place and Touch of Evil are suggested; The Black Dahlia is offered as a comparison more than an enjoyable film.
  • The Blue Dahlia is recommended as a less-seen noir featuring Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd, with a Chandler screenplay.
  • Gaslit by My Husband is jokingly proposed to watch first; In a Lonely Place is reiterated.
  • Hollywoodland is an additional late double-feature suggestion.
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Who Won the Movie?

Russell Crowe; the writers

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  • The opening answer sounds like Curtis Hansen, followed by a name transcribed as Hell, Golland; both identities remain uncertain in this passage.
  • Crowe is declared the winner for the breakout launching a decade of major stardom.
  • The writers are separately favored for shaping the screenplay.
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Producer review

Liked the three leads and story; disliked the film, DeVito, Basinger, and cheesy dialogue

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  • The producer liked the lead three actors and story but did not love the film; DeVito, Basinger and the dialogue felt cheesy.
  • The response acknowledges a clunky line, recommends a second viewing and emphasizes the period lexicon and noir influences.
  • Gangster Squad and Live by Night illustrate similar films that struggle; Hollywoodland is offered as a pairing.
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