Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth and for LAist. Make your year-end tax-deductible gift now.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
'The Canyons:' A Photo Guide To The L.A. Locations Where Lindsay Lohan & Cast Suffer Boredom And Betrayal
In The Canyons, Lindsay Lohan plays Tara, a woman who's not above living off her rich boyfriend Christian (porn star James Deen) even if he's a sleazy guy who routinely surprises her by inviting over random strangers for group sex.
There's also Christian's assistant Gina (Amanda Brooks), who's trying to produce a movie funded by Christian starring her boyfriend, Ryan (Nolan Funk), who, naturally, has a history with Tara.
It all plays out across some highly recognizable and scenic locations in the Los Angeles area, including Malibu's ultra-modern "Beethoven House," which spoiled rich Christian calls home.
Director Paul Schrader called it a movie for the "post-porn generation" which is appropriate, since it's reminiscent of a Cinemax thriller; there's a fair share of kink and nudity and the ever-hovering threat of violence.
Sadly, no one gets thrown down those steep stairs in the Beethoven House or over any Malibu cliffs. And what appears to be an imminent collision with a UPS truck as Tara and Gina lunch at Cafe Med fails to materialize as the truck turns at the last moment.
There is, however, a scuffle at Amoeba Music in Hollywood and a far worse crime at one of these locations. (Why spoil it for all you eager viewers?)
Gothamist was fairly enthusiastic about the film, calling Lohan's performance in some scenes "nothing short of spectacular."
Sponsored message
The Canyons, which is unrated, is available on VOD on August 2. It opens August 9 at the Sundance Sunset Cinema in L.A.
Related:
'The Canyons,' Reviewed: "Beautiful People Doing Bad Things In Nice Rooms"
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
