Episode 325: L.A. Confidential (1997)

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Episode 325: L.A. Confidential (1997)

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Sep 23, 2022

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In the 1950s, three Los Angeles cops try to solve a complex case of corruption. Listen as we discuss Guy Pearce's jawline, consulting on Grey’s Anatomy, and how long you live after being shot through the heart. Then we find out if L.A. Confidential stands the Test of Time.

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Sep 23, 2022

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Episode 325: L.A. Confidential (1997)

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