Dana and Tom with returning guest, Klarissa B. (Host and Creator - I've Seen That One), discuss La La Land (2016) celebrating its 10th anniversary: written and directed by Damien Chazelle, cinematography by Linus Sandgren, music by Justin Hurwitz, editing by Tom Cross, starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and John Legend.
Plot Summary: La La Land follows Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress juggling auditions and a coffee-shop job, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist dreaming of opening his own club. They meet in Los Angeles, fall in love, and push each other toward their ambitions. But, as their careers take off, the couple faces a painful choice between staying together and pursuing their individual dreams. Told through vibrant musical numbers and a bittersweet, time-jumping finale, the film is both a love letter to old Hollywood musicals and a wistful meditation on sacrifice, timing, and what it costs to make it.
Guest:
Klarissa B.
Chapters:
00:12 Introduction, Cast, and Background for La La Land
06:59 Welcome Back, Klarissa B.!
08:24 Relationship(s) with La La Land
15:12 Backlash and Criticisms of La La Land
17:46 Plot Summary for La La Land
18:39 What is La La Land About?
25:52 Soulmates or Dreamers Not Meant to Last?
30:37 Ambition and Romance are Incompatible?
36:33 Does La La Land Celebrate Ambition or Show Its Costs?
38:42 Did You Know?
43:29 First Break
44:43 What's Happening with Klarissa?
48:12 Best Performance(s)
01:06:46 Best Scene(s)
01:19:05 Second Break
01:19:42 In Memoriam
01:24:58 Best Line(s)
01:28:00 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:37:15 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:41:32 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:47:51 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:55:13 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
02:00:10 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
02:02:00 Remaining Questions for La La Land
02:19:09 Thank You to Klarissa/Final Thoughts
02:22:04 Credits
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