Woody Adjacent - Steve Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker - L.A. Story (1991)

Welcome back to another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent!

 

This month we are talking about one of the worlds most celebrated comedic actors who has some really interesting parallels to Woody Allen - this movie in particular seems to be a jokey-poke love letter to a city very close to his heart that, of course, we have a good ol' conversation about

 

In L.A. Story (1991) Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) trudges through his life as a bored weatherman in Los Angeles. His job feels unfulfilling, his relationship with his materialistic girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner) is stagnant, and the city's superficiality grates on him.

 

One night, a chance encounter with a talking freeway billboard (voiced by Rebecca De Mornay) throws his world upside down. The billboard becomes Harris' unlikely confidante, offering him witty advice and nudging him towards a more fulfilling life.

 

As Harris seeks love and meaning, he crosses paths with two compelling women: Sara (Victoria Tennant), a sharp-witted British journalist researching L.A. culture, and SanDee (Sarah Jessica Parker), a ditzy aspiring model with an unusual way of spelling her name ("Sandy" in the credits).

 

Through hilarious mishaps and surreal encounters (think exploding sushi and a conga line of celebrities), Harris embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He grapples with finding authentic connections in the shallow world of L.A., and the film playfully satirizes the city's quirks and obsessions.

 

Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting

 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.A._Story

 

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102250/

 

Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/la_story

 

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