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In These Movies, Los Angeles Plays Itself
The New York Times highlights films in which Los Angeles is portrayed as itself, examining how the city functions as a character on screen rather than a stand-in for somewhere else. The piece draws attention to movies that lean into LA's geography, light and mythology, inviting readers to reconsider how the city shapes the stories told about it.
Why now: Renewed interest in Los Angeles as a cinematic subject, likely tied to recent releases or a broader conversation about the city's image on film.
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- In These Movies, Los Angeles Plays Itself · The New York Times
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