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L.A. Confidential

Most Rewatchable Scene

L.A. Confidential The Rewatchables

Bud meeting Lynn, Exley arriving at the Night Owl and removing his glasses for the photo, and Bud visiting Lynn’s house are nominated.

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  • 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.