To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Films I've seen on celluloid in the digital era (394 movies items)

"FORMAT: 35mm CONDITION: ★★★ NOTES: Horribly scratched, some frames are damaged, a few circles flash towards the end and I’m pretty sure a few frames were vandalised, but the colours and sound are popping. DATE: April 19th 2024 CINEMA: The Prince Charles Cinema LOCATION: West End"

My trips to the cinema 2024 (123 movies items)

"SCREENING: 35mm DATE: April 19th CINEMA: The Prince Charles Cinema LOCATION: West End"

Meus Blu-Rays (434 movies items)

"To Live and Die in L.A. (William Friedkin, 1985) "

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode. William Friedkin's crime thriller, based on a book by U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, concerns an arrogant Secret Service official who wants to get his man at any price. Willem Dafoe plays Eric Masters, an ultra-smooth counterfeiter who has managed to sidestep the police for years. He is so up-front about his dealings, in fact, that when some undercover agents try to make a deal with him at h"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2020: 592 2019: 584 2018: 580 2017: 581 2016: 575 2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

Pros and Cons of Films: Vol. 2 (130 movies items)

"Pros: William L. Petersen as Richard Chase Willem Defoe as Eric Masters Everybody have fun tonight, everybody Wang Chung tonight. The car chases. 1985 Los Angeles, as a gritty background. The depiction of money laundering. John Pankow It’s a vastly underrated crime drama films. "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2019: 584 2018: 580 2017: 581 2016: 575 2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

Directed by William Friedkin (8 movies items)

" "Guess what? Uncle Sam don't give a shit about your expenses. You want bread, fuck a baker." Written by William Friedkin and Gerald Petievich Music by Wang Chung Cinematography by Robby Müller Editing by M. Scott Smith"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2018: 580 2017: 581 2016: 575 2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2017: 581 2016: 575 2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

My Favorite Films of 1985 (25 movies items)

" "Guess what? Uncle Sam don't give a shit about your expenses. You want bread, fuck a baker." Directed by William Friedkin Written by William Friedkin and Gerald Petievich Music by Wang Chung Cinematography by Robby Müller Editing by M. Scott Smith"

DVD Pickups Fall/Winter 2022 (45 movies items)

"Scored some more 80's heat right here, a very underrated Friedkin flick that features yet another heart stopping car chase sequence. I haven't seen this in a long time so looking forward to the rewatch."

The Best of Willem Dafoe (15 movies items)

" Eric Masters "Buddy, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time.""

1985 Awardie Awards (46 movies items)

"Also nominated Best Supporting Actor "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2016: 575 2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

MOVIES RE-Watched in 2021 (10 movies items)

"True rating : 8,5/10. Darlanne Fluegel Seen a long time ago on VHS. Still excellent! Friedkin forever!"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2016 Edition) (1001 movies items)

"2015: 569 2014: 565 2013: 562 2012: 556 "

Favorite Action Films: 1984-1985 (37 movies items)

" Directed by: William Friedkin Produced by: Irving H. Levine, Samuel Schulman, and Bud S. Smith Written by: William Friedkin and Gerald Petievich Based on the novel by: Gerald Petievich Cinematography: Robby Miller Edited by: M. Scott Smith Music by: Wang Chung Songs and lyrics by: Wang Chung Distributed by: MGM/UA"