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Reviewed on September 8, 2023 | Arts & Humanities
Los Angeles in the 1980s was a cinephile's dream, with studios making the most of the contrast between the city's coastal paradise and gritty streets. LA was the go-to locale for thrillers, ranging from big-budget blockbusters to sleazy direct-to-video offerings. Terrorists took over Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard, while a Terminator stalked Sarah Connor, and Charles Bronson's vigilante character moved to Los Angeles in Death Wish II...Log In or Sign Up to Read More