About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1985 film To Live and Die in L.A., sharing insights and personal impressions while also reviewing other films they've watched recently.

In this episode, we kick off the new year with our first proper film. We felt it was time to circle back to the much-beloved 80s to revisit one of the first directors we geeked out over on this podcast. So join us as we check out William Friedkin's over the top epic To Live and Die in L.A. from 1985. Jason unpacks the mastery on hand during the film's production, and Dustin shares his initial impressions, having surprisingly never seen the flick before. But before all that, we dish on what we've been watching in 2026 so far, and that includes more Shaw Brothers antics and a pair of questionable found-footage horror movies. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching:-Jason: Into the Storm (2015) & Invited (2024)-Dustin: The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) & Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) & The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) & The Lady Hermit (1971) & Assault of the Party Nerds (1989) Show Notes:-To Live and Die in L.A. Trailer-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network-Related Film: The Exorcist-Related Film: Sorcerer-Related Series: The Walking Dead-Related…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Dustin

Topics covered

• 1980s cinema
• film analysis
• William Friedkin
• found-footage horror
• Shaw Brothers films
• film recommendations

Keywords

• To Live and Die in L.A.
• William Friedkin
• film review
• 1980s films
• Shaw Brothers
• found-footage horror
• film recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: To Live and Die in L.A., The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Searching, Zatoichi, Revenge of the Nerds, Manhunter, Assault of the Party Nerds, Into the Storm, Invited

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