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Third oral history compiled by Death and Taxes EIC is out now.

DieHardBrianAbramsThe third oral history put together by Death and Taxes editor in chief Brian Abrams is a ton of fun. Following similar looks at the NBC years of David Letterman and Gawker Media, the subject this time is beloved 1988 action movie Die Hard.

Abrams spoke with about 40 people. Not participating, unfortunately, is Bruce Willis, as it would have been fascinating to hear his memories. But there’s plenty to enjoy, including this tidbit involving the use of Fox Plaza in Century City as the stand-in for Nakatomi Plaza:

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