Episode 281 - Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week, Cage-A-Palooza 2024 continues with the 1995 film Leaving Las Vegas. It's the movie that won Cage an Oscar. Also starring Elizabeth Shue, and directed by Paul Figgis. Cage plays Ben, a writer who's hit rock bottom, and leaves LA for Las Vegas, to drink himself to death, when he meets Sera, and they form a unique bond. So, is it as good as it's reputation? And did Cage deserve an Academy Award for his performance? What about Elizabeth Shue and her performance? Let's find out...Find Phil and the rest of the Botched crew at https://www.botchedpodcast.com/And if you are coming to Dragoncon 2024, be sure to check out the live show there!Thanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.