City of Night: The Films of Los Angeles is devoted to exploring the seemingly countless films that have been set on its streets of motels, money, murders and madness.

Take a look at the Wikipedia list of films of Los Angeles and you’ll find hundreds of examples, from horror movies and dramas to crime stories and comedies. The purpose and plan for City of Night is to explore many of those films in a variety of ways, including but not limited to reviews, reflections and interviews with creators. We’ll look at story beats and histories, colour schemes and skylines. And we’ll both celebrate and understand the impact Los Angeles has had on writers, actors, and directors, along with audiences who may never attempt to merge on a Los Angeles freeway.