"I'm letting life hit me until it gets tired. Then I'll hit back. It's a classic rope-a-dope."

This week, we're taking a look at the surprise smash hit romance musical, La La Land (2016). Emma Stone plays Mia, an aspiring actress, opposite Ryan Gosling as Sebastian, a jazz pianist on a mission to save the "dying" genre. Described by some as an ode to Old Hollywood and Los Angeles, the film explores the complexities of love, ambition, and the sacrifices one must make in the pursuit of their artistic passions -- but does it do so effectively or realistically?

Join us as we discuss our qualms over the believability of the plot, as well as how we feel Emma Stone sang (kind of) and danced (kind of) her way to an Oscar for Best Actress. We also talk about the genre of musical itself, the idea of escapism in film, and whether we feel La La Land captures the Old Hollywood essence. 

We have some hot takes in this one, so buckle up!

Next Week's Film: The Favourite (2018)

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