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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2021 · 56 MIN

‘Los Angeles Plays Itself’ with Carlos Aguilar

from Maximum Film! · host Ify Nwadiwe, Carlos Aguilar, Maximum Fun, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Casey O'Brien

This episode kicks off our mini-series on Los Angeles in film. We start with the ultimate doc about Los Angeles representation, ‘Los Angeles Plays Itself.’ And joining us this week to talk about LA in film is the fabulous film critic Carlos Aguilar. The gang discusses their own relationship with the city they live in, the city of angels. Plus, they cover which films most accurately represent the city. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Go to Soylent.com/maxfilm and use code MAXFILM to get 20% OFF your first order.Staff Picks:Alonso – Postcards from the EdgeDrea – No Sudden MoveCarlos – SummertimeWith Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, and Carlos Aguilar Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Film critic Carlos Aguilar joins the gang to chat about the 2003 doc ‘Los Angeles Plays Itself’ and his relationship with the city he lives in, the city of angels.

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