La La Land (2016) ft. Klarissa B.

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.

• Host and Creator - I've Seen That One (IG)
• Previously on Roman Holiday (1953) Revisit, Jaws (1975) Re-Revisit, Psycho (1960) Revisit

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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