Cinematheque: Essay Films

J. Hoberman calls Thom Andersen's film a "city symphony in reverse." This documentary is an engrossing look at the way the Hollywood film industry shaped the city of Los Angeles itself -- its architecture, its character and, of course, its films. The film may run nearly three hours "but like the best Tinseltown productions leaves audiences hungry for more" (Village Voice). USA, 2003, DV Cam, color, 169 min.