Dargis, Manohla
L.A. Confidential (BFI Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780851709444
- author:
- Dargis, Manohla
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 96
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
L.A. Confidential: A Gripping Exploration of Hollywood's Dark Side Released in 1997 to widespread critical acclaim, L.A. Confidential is a film that has become synonymous with the darker side of 1990s Hollywood. Despite its initial box office struggles, the movie's reputation has endured, cementing its place as a key film of the decade. Directed by Curtis Hanson from James Ellroy's bestselling novel, the film delves into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, exposing police corruption, organized crime, and the sleaze press. Manohla Dargis explores the careers of Hanson and Ellroy in depth, shedding light on the film's complex themes and its enduring fascination with the intersection of movies and life. Through a nuanced analysis, Dargis reveals how L.A. Confidential both critiques and celebrates the glamour of Hollywood, painting a melancholic picture of a city and industry that is both troubled and seductive.
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