We’re off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush as we discuss Curtis Hanson’s 1997 Oscar-winning adaptation of L.A. CONFIDENTIAL. Rev up your 1952 Mercury and smile for the paparazzi, cos we’re heading on down to take a closer look.

Molly and Chloe wind through this complex detective thriller based on James Ellroy’s novel, mapping out the starry cast, including Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce. We give the movie’s themes of violence and public image a shakedown and consider how well it has aged since the late 90s (or not). Plus we reflect on what it means to watch a Hollywood film with problematic stars such as Kevin Spacey in a post-Me Too age.

Finally, we deal out some medals and make some top-class recommendations of what to watch next.

Little correction! The Veronica Lake film mentioned is This Gun For Hire (1942).

The quote at the start is from this 1997 interview with Russell Crowe.

Cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s inspiration, Robert Frank’s The Americans.

Claire Dederer’s essay ‘What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?’ for the Paris Review.

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Pick up your rotary phone and tune in your radio, cos we’re chatting about Nora Ephron’s 1993 wisecracking rom com, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE.

Molly and Chloe map out the filmmaking choices that made an otherwise nostalgic tale of destiny and true love into a smartly scripted comedy blockbuster, and how Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rob Reiner and Rosie O’Donnell’s performances dial up the humour.

Plus we call out the film’s most 90s moments, award its quirkiest details and recommend what to watch next.

Roger Ebert’s original review from 1993.

A retrospective interview with original screenwriter, Jeff Arch.

Demis Lyall-Wilson’s trailer reimagining Sleepless in Seattle as a stalker thriller.

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They may be outlaws, but they’re stealin’ our hearts: to celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re talking about Ridley Scott’s 1991 feminist road-trip classic, THELMA AND LOUISE. Rev up the T-bird, we’re getting outta town and letting our hair down.

Riding shotgun with our not-so-careful lady drivers Molly and Chloe is Sarah Asante, a script consultant with an eye for a great storyline. Together they navigate the complexities of first-time screenwriter Callie Khouri’s Oscar-winning script, the iconic performances by Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, and Scott’s timeless visual style. Plus we get under the bonnet to discuss how the film portrays misogyny, sexual violence and female empowerment.

Lastly we motor through the film’s most 90s moments, give out awards to our fave details (triple denim alert) and map out what to watch next.

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The quote from Susan Sarandon at the start is from Reelin’ in the Years

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