The Rewatchables ‘Collateral’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
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Aug 6, 2019 
Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, and Michael Mann discuss the film 'Collateral'. They talk about Michael Mann's meticulous approach to filmmaking, Jamie Foxx's rise to stardom, and their opinions on Oscars nominations and movie performances. They also discuss scenes and moments from the movie 'Collateral'.
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A Road Movie Inside One City
- Collateral functions as a road movie confined to Los Angeles, using long drives to develop character and atmosphere.
- The film gains rewatchability from its movement through diverse LA neighborhoods and prolonged conversations in the cab.
Jamie Foxx's Breakthrough Year
- Jamie Foxx's 2004 run (Ray, Collateral, TV appearances) elevated him to A-list stardom.
- That year remains an apex of mainstream and critical recognition for Foxx across genres.
Cruise Against Type: Controlled Menace
- Collateral represents one of Tom Cruise's top performance phases where he safely subverts his usual charisma into a chilling, controlled killer.
- Cruise strips down his star persona to play an unsettling, efficient antagonist that still allows trademark physicality.