Is Paul Thomas Anderson married to Maya Rudolph?

Why is pizza called licorice?

However, “Licorice Pizza” was the name of a chain of record stores in Southern California for many years. Because, you know, a record looks like a licorice pizza. Speaking of the title, Anderson said it was evocative of his childhood, noting, “It instantly takes me back to that time.”

Is Licorice Pizza based on a true story?

Joel Wachs Really Did Run for Mayor in 1973

“Licorice Pizza” covers the early stages of the campaign. In real life, Wachs lost the election but served on L.A. City Council for 30 years. In 1999, he came out as gay, an aspect of his identity that is touched on in the film.