Re: RARA-AVIS: Re: Our Boy Ellroy

Reed Andrus (randrus@home.com)
Tue, 19 May 1998 21:23:45 -0700 michael david sharp wrote:
>
> Never read LA Confidential -- LOVED the film. Far closer to Chinatown
> than to Cop Land. LA Conf. makes Cop Land look like an episode of Jake and
> the Fatman. But then again, I have NO particular connection to / affection
> for Ellroy's writing (exc. My Dark Places). Heresy, I know.
>
> Michael

Agree completely, except that I did read the novel, thought the film was
very faithful despite some omissions. Caught Cop Land on tape, and while
it was enjoyable, did not approach the noir ambience of LA Confidential.

... Reed
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