The Fast and the Furious
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Rob Cohen Run Time: 106 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2001
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Paul Walker, Rick Yune, Vin Diesel
Summertime is blockbuster season, and FilmWeek is coming to The Frida to bring you one of the biggest hits of the early 2000s, The Fast and The Furious! Stick around after the film as host Larry Mantle joins us in person to welcome special guests to discuss its lasting impact, how some of the thrilling race scenes were made, and more!
A high-octane action film that takes place in the underground world of illegal street racing in Los Angeles, The Fast and the Furious follows Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), an undercover cop who has infiltrated a gang of racers suspected of hijacking trucks to steal valuable electronics. As Brian gets deeper into the world of fast cars and high stakes, he must balance his duty as a cop with his growing affinity for the gang’s charismatic leader, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), and Dominic’s sister, Mia (Jordana Brewster). A box office success that became a cultural phenomenon, the original Fast film’s blend of thrilling action sequences, stylish direction, and cast chemistry set the stage for one of the most successful franchises in film history.
Panelists:
Christy Lemire, LAist film critic
Amy Nicholson, LAist film critic
Mic Rodgers, Stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director for the film
Craig Lieberman, Racing consultant for the film
Make sure to stick around after the screening as we welcome legendary broadcaster and fellow cinephile Larry Mantle to our stage!
ABOUT LARRY MANTLE
Larry Mantle has been the host of AirTalk on LAist (formerly KPCC) since April 1st, 1985. It is now the longest continuously running daily talk program in the Los Angeles radio market. Mantle also hosts the movie review and interview program FilmWeek on AirTalk, heard every Friday at 11 a.m. on LAist 89.3 and Saturday at noon. A fourth-generation Angeleno, Larry has interviewed thousands of prominent guests on an extraordinary array of topics, and received many journalistic awards in the process.