About this episode

The episode celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Michael Mann's film 'Heat' with a deep dive into its craftsmanship and performances.

On our milestone 75th episode, and final episode of the season, we're joined by filmmakers (and returning guests) Samantha Garcia and David Wong, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Michael Mann's Los Angeles crime saga: "Heat." This is a dive deep into Mann’s meticulous craftsmanship, the iconic performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, the legendary downtown shootout, and how LA was utilized as a living, breathing character, why it remains endlessly rewatchable, and why, even 30 year...

People in this episode

Hosts: Wackoe, CE Garcia, Gabe "The Calilobo"

Guests: Samantha Garcia, David Wong

Topics covered

• film analysis
• crime saga
• 30th anniversary
• iconic performances
• Los Angeles as character

Keywords

• Heat
• Michael Mann
• Al Pacino
• Robert De Niro
• Los Angeles
• crime film
• 30th anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Heat

Places: Los Angeles

More episodes of 90mins On Film

• 'Field of Dreams' [1989] - Wackoe, C.E. Garcia and Gabe "The Calilobo." · April 27, 2026 · 1h 43m
• 'Major League' [1989] - Wackoe, C.E. Garcia and Gabe "The Calilobo." · April 10, 2026 · 1h 25m
• 'The Departed' [2006] - Wackoe, CE Garcia, and Gabe "The Calilobo." · March 27, 2026 · 1h 34m
• 'The Town' [2010] - Wackoe, CE Garcia & Gabe "The Calilobo." · March 13, 2026 · 1h 40m
• 'Uncut Gems' [2019] - Wackoe, CE Garcia & Gabe "The Calilobo." · February 20, 2026 · 1h 28m
• 'Billy Madison' [1995] - Wackoe, CE Garcia and Gabe "The Calilobo." · February 6, 2026 · 1h 32m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the 90mins On Film podcast page.