Damien Chazelle loves movies. He thinks you should too, which is probably why he includes a lengthy scene from one of the most recognizable movies ever made as the climax of his latest, Babylon. It’s a cheat, a cop, a sham, … Continue reading BABYLON
The city of Los Angeles is home to a million stories, all of them different, many of them sad. They don’t always start out that way. Most arrive in the City of Stars as eager young dreamers with their heads … Continue reading LA LA LAND
The 39th Denver Film Festival gets underway tonight with the opening night film La La Land, a modern-day musical set in the City of Angels where some dreams are realized while others are crushed underfoot. The movie stars Ryan Gosling and … Continue reading The 39th Denver Film Festival — Day 1
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