L.A. Confidential (1997) update feed
" Take a crime story out of the pages of those old detective pulp magazines from the 50's, the glamour of southern California scene back in it's heydey and mash it up with a revealingly gritty view of paparazzism, racism and corruptionism (uhmn...that's is a word, right?) along with a great cast of characters, whom almost all seem to share the lead role, and you end up with an L.A. story that comes off as tough, fresh, modern and nostalgic, all at the same time. "
" Notes: From time to time, you always meet someone that will argue that this movie is actually the best ever made. To be honest, I always had a hard time to get what was really the fuss about this flick. I mean, I will have to admit it, it is a very good néo-noir feature, probably even the very best one but could the best néo-noir feature also manage to be one of the very best movies ever made? I actually doubt it. The issue I have with this flick is that it is so well made, so slick, it migh"
"1997! Winner: Curtis Hanson! Nominees: Paul Thomas Anderson - Boogie Nights Mike Newell - Donnie Brasco Gus Van Sant - Good Will Hunting James Cameron - Titanic"
"1997! Winner: L.A. Confidential! Nominees: As Good as It Gets Boogie Nights Good Will Hunting Titanic"
" Notes: From time to time, you always meet someone that will argue that this movie is actually the best ever made. To be honest, I always had a hard time to get what was really the fuss about this flick. I mean, I will have to admit it, it is a very good néo-noir feature, probably even the very best one but could the best néo-noir feature also manage to be one of the very best movies ever made? I actually doubt it. The issue I have with this flick is that it is so well made, so slick, it migh"
"Best Picture! Winner: L.A. Confidential! Nominees: As Good as It Gets Boogie Nights Good Will Hunting Titanic"