{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast \u2013 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles","description":"Considering the Cinema presents\u2026 The DVD Infatuation Podcast, The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts, starring Dave \u201cDr. Shock\u201d Becker \u2014 \u201cThe Leonard Maltin of the Internet,\u201d the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself! For this epic edition of The DVD Infatuation Podcast, Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci, contributor to Land of the Creeps and co-host of the MRAC Film Club, for an extensive cinematic tour of the City of Angels. Inspired in part by the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself, Dave and Anthony each bring 10 films that prominently feature Los Angeles \u2014 movies in which the neighborhoods, streets, architecture, culture, history, and unmistakable atmosphere of the city become an essential part of the story. From classic and neo-noir to crime films, character dramas, surreal Hollywood nightmares, punk-rock science fiction, and action classics, Doc Shock and Anthony explore 20 very different visions of Los Angeles. Note: This episode was recorded May 22, 2026. Thanks for checking out Considering the Cinema Podcast and Considering Horror Cinema, The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of Movie Podcasting\u2026 Don\u2019t forget: You can post a comment in the show notes for this episode or reach out to Dave via Twitter: @DVDInfatuation SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast \u2013 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles Introduction \u2013 Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast \u2013 Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci \u2013 Anthony discusses living in Los Angeles and seeking out movies that truly capture the city \u2013 Anthony plugs Land of the Creeps and the MRAC Film Club \u2013 Dave and Anthony discuss the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself \u2013 Los Angeles as more than a filming location \u2014 the city as a character \u2013 The importance of recognizable neighborhoods, architecture, streets, landmarks, and changing L.A. locations Film noir and Los Angeles \u2013 Dave explains that many of his selections were first-time watches or movies he had not seen in decades \u2013 Anthony explains his criteria: movies that would not feel like the same film if they were set somewhere other than Los Angeles List Segment: 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles Anthony\u2019s Top 10 L.A. Films 1. To Live and Die in L.A. 2. Body Double 3. Mulholland Drive 4. Heat 5. Falling Down 6. Repo Man 7. Point Break 8. Who Framed Roger Rabbit 9. The Long Goodbye 10. L.A. Confidential Dave\u2019s 10 L.A. Films 1. The Exiles 2. Killer of Sheep 3. Less Than Zero 4. Wonderland 5. Tangerine 6. Model Shop 7. Boulevard Nights 8. Devil in a Blue Dress 9. Why Do Fools Fall in Love 10. Hollywood 90028 See all of Dave\u2019s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog Additional L.A. Films and Filmmakers Discussed \u2013 Quentin Tarantino and his Los Angeles films \u2013 Paul Thomas Anderson and his Los Angeles films \u2013 Robert Altman and his Los Angeles films Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Night of the Comet Bone Boyz n the Hood Chinatown Jackie Brown Training Day Sunset Boulevard A Woman Under the Influence Collateral The Omega Man Speed The Player Short Cuts Segment: Music in the Movies Anthony\u2019s Song Picks: \u201cCan\u2019t Take My Eyes Off You\u201d \u2014 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Featured in The Deer Hunter \u201cAmoreena\u201d \u2014 Elton John Featured in Dog Day Afternoon Dave\u2019s Song Picks: \u201cA Hazy Shade of Winter\u201d \u2014 The Bangles Featured in Less Than Zero \u201cShooting Star\u201d \u2014 Bad Company Featured in Wonderland Wrap-Up Links for this episode: Catch up with Anthony R: \u2013 Listen to the MRAC Film Club \u2013 Hear Anthony participate on Land of the Creeps Be sure to catch up with more of Dave\u2019s other work on the internet: Dr. Shock\u2019s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead\u2019s New Horror Movies Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation On Facebook: DVDinfatuation Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group On Instagram: @dbjb6972 On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp YouTube: Dr. Shock\u2019s Channel Dr. Shock\u2019s Podcasts: The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly) The Illustrated Fan Horror Movie Podcast Land of the Creeps horror podcast On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog \/ Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com Voicemail: (801) 215-9704 Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com\/ConsiderCinema Don\u2019t forget to check out Considering the Cinema\u2019s new Episode Archive Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead\u2019s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It\u2019s One Badass Horror Podcast! Jay recommends Nate Johnivan\u2019s music: \u2014 Spotify Playlist \u2014 Quarantine Dream iii This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles. ","author_name":"consideringthecinema's podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/consideringthecinema.libsyn.com\/website","html":"