L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Half-Assed Internet Research Hansen reportedly screened The Bad and the Beautiful, In a Lonely Place, The Lineup, Private Hell 36 and Kiss Me Deadly for the cast. In the discussion (2) Approx. transcript time · 00:37:23Read transcript Hansen reportedly screened The Bad and the Beautiful, In a Lonely Place, The Lineup, Private Hell 36 and Kiss Me Deadly for the cast. Sterling Hayden in The Killing is discussed as an influence on Bud White; the novel’s Bud is much larger.
L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Recasting Couch David Caruso as Jack Vincennes, after Sid is considered In the discussion (2) Approx. transcript time · 00:40:50Read transcript David Caruso is suggested for Sid, then preferred as Jack Vincennes; the latter fits the more worn-down book character. Christian Bale is proposed as Exley in a mid-2000s version because of his intelligence and stiff posture.
L.A. Confidential · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Catherine Tramell Award: Would You Throw Your Life Away for This Obvious Stay-Away? 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Roger Ebert's review ☆★☆★☆★☆★ 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Half-Assed Internet Research A $35 million budget; gross unresolved pending 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Most Rewatchable Scene 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 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 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential What’s Aged the Best? 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Most Rewatchable Scene 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 Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance 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 Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential The most "year the movie came out" thing 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 · The Rewatchables ·March 31, 2026 L.A. Confidential Gandolfini Butter on My Ass So It Pops in My Mouth Award 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.
