L.A. Confidential

The Great Shot Gordo Award for Most Cinematic Shot

The layered interrogation reflection with Jack, Dudley, Exley and the waiting suspect

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  • The layered interrogation reflection with Jack, Dudley, Exley and the waiting suspect is selected. — Bill Simmons
  • 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. — Chris Ryan
  • The moving camera contrasts the group comforting Stensland with isolated Exley; Bud above Patchett on the putting green visually divides them. — Sean Fennessey