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LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995): Nicolas Cage’s Greatest Role... or His Most Tragic? | Four Play

Leaving Las Vegas (1995) is Nicolas Cage at his most raw and devastating and he delivers a performance that won him an Oscar and became one of the bleakest love stories ever put on film. Cage plays Ben Sanderson, a man who moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death, where he meets Elisabeth Shue in a career-defining role as a sex worker who chooses to love him anyway. In this episode, Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin break down Cage’s Oscar-winning performance, Elisabeth Shue’s shocking transformation, and the film’s unflinching depiction of addiction, despair, and fleeting connection. They also discuss Roger Ebert’s surprising praise, the film’s cultural impact, and why Leaving Las Vegas still resonates nearly 30 years later. 🎬 Nicolas Cage Arc Films: The Rock, Leaving Las Vegas, 8MM, Adaptation ▶ Watch the full playlist here:    • 4 Movies That Explain Nicolas Cage   Four Play is a film podcast that selects four movies around a genre, theme, director, or actor. Think of it like a book club for cinema! Just watch one movie each week and then join Richard Lewis, MonteCristo, and Thorin for film analysis, critiques, and banter. 🎬 Credits Editing: Adanion Art: Atantalas 🎧 Watch/Listen to Four Play: • Spotify (with video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6EYVLm1... • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/4d72bsr6 • iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/119075044/ 💬 Join the conversation: • Discord:   / discord   📲 Follow LFN Movies: • YouTube:    / @lastfreenationmovies   • Twitter:   / lfnmovies   • Instagram:   / lastfreenationmovies   • TikTok:   / lastfreenationmovies   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Leaving Las Vegas and the Nicolas Cage Arc 03:27 Summary of 'Leaving Las Vegas' Plot 09:24 The Background of the Film and its Realism 13:25 The Beauty and Horror of Ben and Sera's Relationship 20:47 Richard's Personal Relationship with the Film 26:09 Elisabeth Shue's Stunning Performance 32:04 Vegas as a Symbol and Setting 36:52 Personal Experiences and Reflections on Vegas 44:21 Alcoholism and Its Destructive Cycle 49:12 The Authenticity of Nicholas Cage's Performance 01:07:37 The Nuances of Sex Work in Vegas 01:13:42 Discussing Sera's Character and Symbolism 01:17:40 Comparing Nic Cage's Performance and Leaving Las Vegas to Other Films 01:29:40 Ebert's Insightful Review 01:36:04 Reflecting on the Film's Impact #leavinglasvegas #nicolascage #filmanalysis #moviereview #90smovies