She’s got a great PODCAST! Welcome to this week’s episode on Michael Mann’s electric HEAT. Stephan leads a discussion through the history and film production for the ultimate film in cops and robbers. Neil McCauley is far more than JUST a character, he was a real thief! Listen to find out what it takes to film a world-class bank robbery, how to ask your cop buddies to ride around with them, and how REAL criminals worked with the director to make this film reality.
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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:
The Making of Featurette: Watch here
The REAL Neil McCauley: Read here
The REAL Neil McCauley Part 2: Read here
Editing Heat: Read here
An Oral History of Heat: Read here
Heat at 25: Read here
Interview with Dante Spinotti: Read here
Filming Locations: Read here
Thief Background: Read here
