Los Angeles Plays Itself
2003 · 169 min · Director: Thom Andersen
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Of the cities in the world, few are depicted in and mythologized more in film and television than the city of Los Angeles. In this documentary, Thom Andersen examines in detail the ways the city has been depicted, both when it is meant to be anonymous and when itself is the focus. Along the way, he illustrates his concerns of how the real city and its people are misrepresented and distorted through the prism of popular film culture. Furthermore, he also chronicles the real stories of the city's modern history behind the notorious accounts of the great conspiracies that ravaged his city that reveal a more open and yet darker past than the casual viewer would suspect.
Emotional fingerprint
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 35%, Nostalgia 25%, Sadness 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Curiosity35%
- Nostalgia25%
- Sadness15%
- Awe15%
- Inspiration10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Nostalgia, Sadness. Genres: History, Documentary. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Nostalgia and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Melancholy
- Sympathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Melancholy
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Melancholy | Sympathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Curiosity | 39 % | 48 % | 13 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 47 % | 11 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 46 % | 8 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Curiosity | 34 % | 44 % | 9 % | 4 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 44 % | 16 % | 9 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 43 % | 21 % | 15 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 42 % | 21 % | 14 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 42 % | 20 % | 11 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Curiosity | 40 % | 41 % | 25 % | 12 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Melancholy | 43 % | 41 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Melancholy | 44 % | 42 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 41 % | 24 % | 9 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 44 % | 22 % | 12 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 114′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 49 % | 27 % | 25 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 123′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 48 % | 27 % | 25 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 131′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 47 % | 23 % | 18 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 139′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 45 % | 18 % | 18 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 148′ | Humor | 47 % | 40 % | 18 % | 22 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 156′ | Sympathy | 51 % | 39 % | 33 % | 38 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 165′ | Sympathy | 59 % | 41 % | 48 % | 53 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Details
- Directed by
- Thom Andersen
- Written by
- Thom Andersen
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2003
- Runtime
- 169 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- History, Documentary
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
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