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Craft guide / 2 tracks

Cities as narrative pressure

Nathaniel Thompson and Steve Mitchell map the lived infrastructure and period texture that ground Pelham's New York, while William Friedkin explains how Los Angeles locations, a fast crew, mechanical stunt work, sound, and editing turn the city into pressure.

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  1. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three poster

    Part 1 of 2

    The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

    Nathaniel Thompson / Steve Mitchell

    Multi-voice / 1h 43m / 236 segments

  2. To Live and Die in L.A. poster

    Part 2 of 2

    To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

    William Friedkin

    Director / 1h 54m / 263 segments