Talk:L.A. Confidential (film)

message: Having read the book several times and seen the film many times, I added a section talkin about some of the differences. I hope others will expand on these and refine my bullets. I always like sections of movie listings comparing them to the original books - it's always interesting to see how they differ and how they are the same. (JHickey).  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.83.139.45 (talk) 02:52, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Film vs. Book 

message: There has been a merge tag on Rollo Tomasi for a long time - could anyone who knows the subject comment on, or even better make, the merge?  Kcordina 12:21, 17 March 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: In light of the lack of comments, I'm going to remove the merge tags as I don't think they should be merged. Kcordina  Talk  08:50, 28 March 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Merge?

message: This section seems to be nothing but speculation, and it composes more than half the entire article. I incline to deleting the entire section. Thoughts? Uucp 15:45, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "references to real life" 

message: The article associated with this talk page is now exclusively about the film version of L.A. Confidential. Please note that the plot summary is based on, and repeatedly refers to, the novel. I have left it in place so that it can be reworked to adhere more closely to the film. --ShelfSkewed Talk 06:21, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Article split from novel 

message: What's with "L. A. Confidential"?  The book cover and film title clearly list the name "L.A." without a space, as is the proper way of representing the city nickname.  --Chancemichaels 20:18, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Agreed. The title is what the title is, and that trumps the naming conventions. I've moved both book and film articles back.--ShelfSkewed Talk 20:52, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Name? 

message: :Image:La confidential.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:La confidential.jpg

message: :Image:La confidential.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:La confidential.jpg

message: I'm just curious, but since the TV pilot based on the film flopped, could this article be placed in the Category:Failed pilots category? - Cubs Fan (talk) 04:55, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: TV pilot

message: Does anyone mind if I move more detailed mention in the intro (RT Tomatometer, Metascore) of the critical reception to the "Reception", and instead have "Critically acclaimed, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won two, Basinger for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Hanson and Helgeland for Best Screenplay - Adapted." 
1337wesm (talk) 03:22, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Concerning changes to critical reception 

message: *  Between Image And Reality In Los Angeles
*  AT THE MOVIES; Honors, Yes, But a Problem
- to use in the article.--J.D. (talk) 18:02, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Articles

message: I removed the following as original research and bring it here for discussion.  As I say, this is entirely OR, and thus improper for an encyclopedia article.  Now, if a notable source discussed these differences, and that source was used, that would be a different matter.  But, this is just someone's independent analysis. ---RepublicanJacobiteThe'FortyFive' 00:25, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Book vs. movie 

message: That's a huge plot summary -- someone should rewrite it a bit to hit the high notes and not explain every scene and event.
--75.73.22.234 (talk) 02:12, 23 March 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Thank you for pointing this out. Apparently the plot was massively and inappropriately expanded back in January. I've restored it to its state prior to that expansion. Doniago (talk) 13:15, 23 March 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: It was expanded again here. Maybe parts of it are useful, but its current state is not acceptable per MOS:FILM. I'm reverting. Prayer for the wild at heart (talk) 22:05, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Plot Summary 

message: has repeatedly added a statement that the casting of Basinger was unconventional becasue she was in her mid-40s, 11 and 14 years older than on-screen love interests Crowe and Pearce, respectively. There is no source for "unconventional" even though I have twice asked for a source. Sundayclose (talk) 01:52, 23 April 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Even if it were sourced, it's judgmental and ageist.  --Drmargi (talk) 03:07, 23 April 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Basinger's age and casting