Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
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Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
Inside L.A. Confidential (1997): Policing, Politics, and Power Plays
Beyond the Big Screen
1 hour 34 minutes
9 months ago
Inside L.A. Confidential (1997): Policing, Politics, and Power Plays
Exploring L.A. Confidential with Frank Scalise: Deep Dive into Neo-Noir This time we feature author and podcaster Frank Scalise, who brings his rich background as a high-ranking police officer into the mix. Together, we dive headfirst into the world of the film and book 'L.A. Confidential.' Released as a book in 1990 and adapted into a film in 1997, 'L.A. Confidential' is a neo-noir crime drama set in 1950s Los Angeles. We discuss everything from the gritty reality and complex characters to themes of police corruption and crime. Frank gives his expert take on the portrayal of law enforcement through the lens of both historical context and modern-day perspectives. Learn how the cultural setting of the time influenced the storyline and character arcs, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about the cast and the making of the movie. Don't miss our speculation on what could have been a groundbreaking TV adaptation! 01:12 Exploring the Neo-Noir Genre 04:06 James Ellroy's Personal Connection 12:34 Themes of Police Corruption 16:07 Historical Context of Police Corruption 21:00 Character Analysis: Bud White 35:27 Character Analysis: Jack Vincennes 44:40 Reinvention in 1950s LA 46:52 Conflict and Growth in LA 51:40 Police Corruption and Crime 59:23 Character Analysis and Themes 01:08:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/wqHDxPxW7H4 You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.beyondthebigscreen.com Click to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feed email: steve@atozhistorypage.com www.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.com On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage https://facebook.com/atozhistorypage https://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/ Music Provided by: "Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Beyond the Big Screen
Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
