The Rewatchables ‘Collateral’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
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Aug 6, 2019 
Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, and Michael Mann discuss the film 'Collateral'. They talk about Michael Mann's meticulous approach to filmmaking, Jamie Foxx's rise to stardom, and their opinions on Oscars nominations and movie performances. They also discuss scenes and moments from the movie 'Collateral'.
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Mann's Slow-Burn, Short-Film Structure
- Michael Mann's films reward repeat viewings because they reveal details gradually and prioritize mood over plot.
- Collateral's compact, slow-burn structure feels like a road movie told as a series of short films across LA.
Digital Look Was A Deliberate Aesthetic Choice
- Collateral pioneered photoreal digital cinematography to capture LA's neon night light and magenta skies.
- Mann chose digital because film couldn't reproduce the soft, alienating glow of sodium-vapor light on the marine layer.
A Road Movie Inside One City
- Collateral functions as a road movie confined to Los Angeles, using long drives to develop character and atmosphere.
- The film gains rewatchability from its movement through diverse LA neighborhoods and prolonged conversations in the cab.