This interview was previously posted but with La La Landsweeping up at the Golden Globes, we thought you might like to watch an extended conversation with writer/director Damien Chazelle.
By now most of you have heard the incredible buzz onLa La Land. After all, since the film premiered in early September, audience after audience has been wowed by writer-directorDamien Chazelle’ssecond feature with many saying it’s thefrontrunner for Best Picture at next year’s Academy Awards. And like everyone else talking about the film, I’m in complete agreement:La La Landknocked me on my ass and I left the theater stunned by what Chazelle composed on screen. The way he mixes an old fashioned Hollywood musical with a modern day story about life and relationships is nothing short of amazing. While some wondered if Chazelle could top his last film,Whiplash, which showcased a true talent behind the camera,La La Landis like going from the minor leagues to playing in an all-star game. Trust me,La La Landis something you want to see on the biggest movie screen you can. I can’t recommend it enough. The film starsEmma Stone,Ryan Gosling,John Legend,Rosemarie DeWitt,Finn Wittrock,Callie Hernandez,Sonoya Mizuno,Jessica Rothe,Tom Everette Scott,Josh Pence, andJ.K. Simmons
With the film expanding into more cities, I recently sat down with Damien Chazelle for an exclusive video interview. During our wide-ranging conversation he talked about the long “laborious” editing process thanks to the tricky tonal balancing acts, how for three months the opening number was cut out of the movie, his creative collaboration with editorTomCross, deleted scenes, if he’s interested in making studio tentpole films, how he might do hisNeil Armstrongmovie that could starRyan Goslingnext year, and so much more. If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes of the making ofLa La Landyou’re really going to like what he had to say.
Check out what they had to say in the video above and below are some images and links to otherLa La Landarticles.
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