Considering the Cinema Ep. 093: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles

Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, The Grab Bag of Movie Podcasts, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” 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 — 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.

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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles

Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast
– Dave welcomes special guest Anthony Ragucci
– Anthony discusses living in Los Angeles and seeking out movies that truly capture the city
– Anthony plugs Land of the Creeps and the MRAC Film Club
– Dave and Anthony discuss the documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself
– Los Angeles as more than a filming location — the city as a character
– The importance of recognizable neighborhoods, architecture, streets, landmarks, and changing L.A. locations

Film noir and Los Angeles
– Dave explains that many of his selections were first-time watches or movies he had not seen in decades
– Anthony explains his criteria: movies that would not feel like the same film if they were set somewhere other than Los Angeles

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List Segment: 20 Films Prominently Featuring Los Angeles

Anthony’s 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’s 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’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog

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Additional L.A. Films and Filmmakers Discussed
– Quentin Tarantino and his Los Angeles films
– Paul Thomas Anderson and his Los Angeles films
– 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

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Segment: Music in the Movies

Anthony’s Song Picks:

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” — Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Featured in The Deer Hunter

“Amoreena” — Elton John
Featured in Dog Day Afternoon

Dave’s Song Picks:

“A Hazy Shade of Winter” — The Bangles
Featured in Less Than Zero

“Shooting Star” — Bad Company
Featured in Wonderland

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Wrap-Up

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Links for this episode:

Catch up with Anthony R:
– Listen to the MRAC Film Club
– Hear Anthony participate on Land of the Creeps

Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s 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’s Channel

Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast

On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
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Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s 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’s One Badass Horror Podcast!

Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii

This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.