Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

Directors:

Thom Andersen

Writers:

Actors:

Encke King

Synopsis:

From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
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Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

Fascinating. For almost three hours, a narrator talks about LA over scenes exclusively from other films. Though a little dry at times -- it's more educational than entertaining -- the content is rock solid. Watch it over a few days like I did, and you won't be disappointed.
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February 17, 2015