Reggie Peralta

Reggie Peralta is a man of many interests. A native of Santa Ana, he graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and also holds a certificate in Radio and Television/Video Production from Fullerton College. His film and book criticism has appeared in such outlets as The Grindhouse Cinema Database and LibroMobile, and he has done live readings of his fiction and poetry for Makara Center for the Arts and Writers & Readers of Fullerton College. In addition to serving as a contributor and Staff Content Editor for the Frida, he also works as Blog Editor for several online publications.

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September 5, 2023
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Friedkin Weekend Opens with To Live and Die in L.A. This Friday

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Our Friedkin Weekend series hits the ground running with a vengeance in his stylized 1985 thriller, To Live and Die in L.A.

When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William L. Petersen) vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe). Along with his new, straitlaced partner, John Vukovich (John Pankow), Chance sets up a scheme to entrap Masters, resulting in the accidental death of an undercover officer. As Chance’s desire for justice becomes an obsession, Vukovich questions the lawless methods he employs.

Photographed by Robby Müller, To Live and Die in L.A. finds Friedkin taking his pulse-pounding thrills to the West Coast.

To Live and Die in L.A. screens starting Friday, September 8th.
Friday, Sep 8th – 8pm
Saturday, Sep 9th – 10pm
Sunday, Sep 10th – 8pm
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