Question 1

What challenge did director Chris Fisher face in conveying Los Angeles as a dry, desolate place?

Accepted Answer

Shooting took place during early 2005, one of the rainiest seasons in Los Angeles history, which contradicted his vision of a dry, desolate setting.

Question 2

Which line in Dirty is a callback to Boyz N the Hood, and what connects the actors?

Accepted Answer

At around 31m25s, Salim says 'Hoes gotta eat too,' a line also said by Doughboy in Boyz N the Hood, which starred Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube as cousins.

Question 3

What video game are the drug-dealing 'jokers' playing during a bust scene, and who voiced a character in it?

Accepted Answer

They are playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), and actor Clifton Collins Jr., who plays Officer Armando Sancho, voiced one of the main characters in the game.

Question 4

Why were the filmmakers limited in shooting at Los Angeles landmarks?

Accepted Answer

The studio discouraged shooting at many Los Angeles landmarks or making them recognizable due to fear of lawsuits.

Question 5

Who plays Officer Armando Sancho in Dirty?

Accepted Answer

Clifton Collins Jr. plays Officer Armando Sancho.

Question 6

What challenge did director Chris Fisher face while trying to convey Los Angeles as a dry, desolate place?

Accepted Answer

Shooting took place during early 2005, one of the rainiest seasons in Los Angeles history, which contradicted his vision of a dry, desolate setting.

Question 7

Which line in Dirty is a callback to Boyz N the Hood, and what's the connection between the actors?

Accepted Answer

At around 31m25s, Salim says 'Hoes gotta eat too,' which is also said by Doughboy in Boyz N the Hood. Cuba Gooding Jr. starred in both films alongside Ice Cube as cousins.

Question 8

What video game are the drug-dealing 'jokers' playing when Sancho and Adel bust through the door, and who voiced a character in it?

Accepted Answer

They are playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). Actor Clifton Collins Jr., who plays Sancho, voiced one of the main characters in that game.

Question 9

Why were the filmmakers discouraged from shooting at many Los Angeles landmarks?

Accepted Answer

The studio discouraged it for fear of lawsuits, either avoiding the landmarks or making them unrecognizable in the film.

Question 10

Who are the main characters Armando Sancho and Salim Adel based on?

Accepted Answer

Armando Sancho and Salim Adel were based on real people.

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