To Live And Die In L.A. (1985): First-Time Watch

Confession: We’re still film posers… and this week, we finally watched To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) — and yeah, we were NOT ready for this one.

In this episode of Confessions of a Film Poser, we go back to one of the most talked-about 80s crime thrillers and share our honest first-time reactions after finally crossing it off the list.

Directed by William Friedkin, does To Live and Die in L.A. live up to its cult reputation?

Is it just another gritty 80s cop movie… or something way more unpredictable?

From that legendary car chase to Willem Dafoe’s completely unhinged performance, we break down what shocked us, what worked, and what we honestly didn’t see coming.

We also dive into the film’s legacy, its influence on crime thrillers, and whether this is a hidden classic… or a movie that just takes big swings.

Is To Live and Die in L.A. an underrated masterpiece?
Or just a wild ride that leaves you questioning everything?

If you love first-time movie reactions, cult classics, and real, unfiltered film conversations, this episode is for you.

🎬 Before this episode, we finally watched Thief (1981)…
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thLjdGb5zJ4

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