Comments on: Times unveils top 25 L.A.-centric films from past 25 years. What did they miss? http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:57:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: libertad http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53147 libertad Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:33:08 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53147 "Bang" (1995). A time capsule of pre-hipster Silver Lake, filmed in and around the neighborhood and LA. Darling Narita is an actress having a bad day - she steals a cop's uniform and bike and rides around town newly empowered by them. A great little movie well directed by the mono-monikered Ash and featuring a terrific performance by Narita. Generally speaking, it is the small films like this one that really show off Angel City because they didn't/don't have the money to build sets on soundstages. "CRANK" (2006) starring Jason Statham as a hitman driving around LA while keeping his adrenaline pumped up. Outrageous, action packed and awesome. It's "Speed" in a human body. Shot all over actual LA locations. Also: "Where The Day Takes You" (1992) Will Smith's film debut in this "gritty-but-not-really-that-gritty" tale of teen runaways on Hollywood Boulevard also featuring Ricki Lake, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Astin, Laura San Fiacomo, James Le Gros, Balthazar Getty, Dermot Mulroney, ALyssa Milano, Adam Baldwin, Kyle Machlachlan, Nancy "Jo" McKeon... Not such a great flick but enjoyable if you like '90's teen stars play acting at being homeless street kids. "Bang" (1995).

A time capsule of pre-hipster Silver Lake, filmed in and around the neighborhood and LA. Darling Narita is an actress having a bad day – she steals a cop’s uniform and bike and rides around town newly empowered by them. A great little movie well directed by the mono-monikered Ash and featuring a terrific performance by Narita.

Generally speaking, it is the small films like this one that really show off Angel City because they didn’t/don’t have the money to build sets on soundstages.

"CRANK" (2006) starring Jason Statham as a hitman driving around LA while keeping his adrenaline pumped up. Outrageous, action packed and awesome. It’s "Speed" in a human body. Shot all over actual LA locations.

Also:
"Where The Day Takes You" (1992)
Will Smith’s film debut in this "gritty-but-not-really-that-gritty" tale of teen runaways on Hollywood Boulevard also featuring Ricki Lake, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Astin, Laura San Fiacomo, James Le Gros, Balthazar Getty, Dermot Mulroney, ALyssa Milano, Adam Baldwin, Kyle Machlachlan, Nancy "Jo" McKeon… Not such a great flick but enjoyable if you like ’90’s teen stars play acting at being homeless street kids.

]]> By: lezgull http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53139 lezgull Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:52:19 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53139 Ricochet-Denzel washinton and john lithgow. GREAT movie Ricochet-Denzel washinton and john lithgow. GREAT movie

]]> By: westondeboer http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53122 westondeboer Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:25:49 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53122 where is die hard? where is die hard?

]]> By: WILL•I•AM CAMPBELL http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53121 WILL•I•AM CAMPBELL Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:59:12 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53121 PS. Now that I think about it "Memento" and "Two Days in the Valley" should have been given honorable mentions And I agree with Marshall: when is "Miracle Mile" ever gonna get the respect it deserves. PS. Now that I think about it "Memento" and "Two Days in the Valley" should have been given honorable mentions And I agree with Marshall: when is "Miracle Mile" ever gonna get the respect it deserves.

]]> By: WILL•I•AM CAMPBELL http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53120 WILL•I•AM CAMPBELL Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:52:01 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53120 I agree with Rodger: a solid effort... excepting for "Valley Girl" topping "To Live And Die in LA," (I blame Wang Chung), which is almost as egregious as the fact they were obviously stuck at 24 and had to go ahead and throw "Crash" onto the list's ass (which is as good a place as any if such glech MUST be included). I agree with Rodger: a solid effort… excepting for "Valley Girl" topping "To Live And Die in LA," (I blame Wang Chung), which is almost as egregious as the fact they were obviously stuck at 24 and had to go ahead and throw "Crash" onto the list’s ass (which is as good a place as any if such glech MUST be included).

]]> By: rodger http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53119 rodger Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:35:34 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53119 I would replace the formulaic comic thriller "Beverly Hills Cop" with Tony Scott's ultra-stylistic "Domino." Otherwise, a pretty good list. I would replace the formulaic comic thriller "Beverly Hills Cop" with Tony Scott’s ultra-stylistic "Domino." Otherwise, a pretty good list.

]]> By: marshall http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53118 marshall Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:08:48 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53118 We were just talking about how good a film "Miracle Mile" is. Why does it seem to have such a low profile? We were just talking about how good a film "Miracle Mile" is. Why does it seem to have such a low profile?

]]> By: darleene http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53117 darleene Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:49:00 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53117 Hmmm. Maybe just to me, but I loved Be Cool. Hmmm. Maybe just to me, but I loved Be Cool.

]]> By: cortizoneultratooth http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53116 cortizoneultratooth Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:22:21 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53116 "Echo Park" and "Miracle Mile" are amazing fucking L.A. Movies they left out. "Echo Park" and "Miracle Mile" are amazing fucking L.A. Movies they left out.

]]> By: Julia Frey http://la.metblogs.com/2008/08/31/times-unveils-top-25-la-centric-films-from-past-25-years-what-did-they-miss/#comment-53115 Julia Frey Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:13:42 +0000 http://la.metblogs.com/?p=14605#comment-53115 Clearly "Into The Night" and "Blue Thunder" are missing from this list. It's an outrage! Clearly "Into The Night" and "Blue Thunder" are missing from this list. It’s an outrage!

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