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Los Angeles Plays Itself is an American video essay by Thom Andersen, finished in 2003, exploring the way Los Angeles has been presented in movies.
A film essay by Thom Andersen that explores how Los Angeles has been depicted and mythologized in movies since the 1920s. Using clips from various genres and eras, he analyzes the contrast between the cinematic fantasy and the real history of the city.
Newly remastered and finally available to own, Thom Andersen's landmark documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself explores the tangled relationship between the mo...
Aug 13, 2014 · Never before released on home video, Thom Andersen's landmark documentary "Los Angeles Plays Itself," a fascinating look at the tangled relationship between the movies and their fabled...
A film by Thom Andersen that explores how Los Angeles is portrayed in movies and TV shows. Critics and users rate the documentary, watch the trailer, and see related titles on Rotten Tomatoes.
Watch Thom Andersen's landmark documentary that explores the relationship between movies and Los Angeles. Rent or buy the film and see how the city is portrayed in cinema and reality.
Sep 24, 2023 · Thom Andersen’s film essay is a thoughtful and loving look at the way Los Angeles has been historically presented on the big screen, in three particular ways—as plot, background, and subject.
