Movie Review -- La La Land

Now I know I'm going to receive polite laughter from certain friends when I say that I really enjoyed La La Land. I can take it.

I really enjoyed this movie. It was nostalgic and fun, less than serious, and had a surprise ending that cracked me right up and made me sad at the same time. Isn't that worth giving this movie a try?

La La Land is the story of an aspiring actress and a jazz musician in Hollywood. As they become successful they are faced with decisions that could destroy their love affair and the dreams they worked so hard for.

I love all the song and dance numbers which reminded me so much of the "old" days of movies like . . .

Just give it a try. I have a funny feeling that if you allow yourself to accept all the cheesiness, you will love it.

Academy Awards, USA 2017

Winner Oscar	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Emma Stone
	Best Achievement in Directing Damien Chazelle At 32 years and 38 days of age, Damien Chazelle becomes the youngest winner for Best Director.
	Best Achievement in Cinematography Linus Sandgren
	Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) Justin Hurwitz
	Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) Justin Hurwitz (music) Benj Pasek (lyrics) Justin Paul (lyrics) Song: "City of Stars"
	Best Achievement in Production Design David Wasco (production design) Sandy Reynolds-Wasco (set decoration)
Nominee Oscar	Best Motion Picture of the Year Fred Berger Jordan Horowitz Marc Platt
	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Ryan Gosling
	Best Original Screenplay Damien Chazelle
	Best Achievement in Film Editing Tom Cross
	Best Achievement in Costume Design Mary Zophres
	Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Andy Nelson Ai-Ling Lee Steven Morrow
	Best Achievement in Sound Editing Ai-Ling Lee Mildred Iatrou
	Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) Justin Hurwitz (music) Benj Pasek (lyrics) Justin Paul (lyrics) Song: "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)"

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