Damien Chazelle, who previously wrote and directed 2014sWhiplash, wanted to whip up some Old Hollywood magic.
It could have been a disaster.
Instead, its one of the most original and beautiful movies of the year.
But when it doesnt, there is nothing as embarrassing.
It has taken six years and one Oscar-winning movie to getLa La Landto the screen.
And that proved to be an exercise in perseverance.
He had to keep describing it up until we were shooting.
I was so annoying.
Goslings concerns lay elsewhere.
Its very hard to argue with that.
Gosling says he studied piano for three months to execute an intricate jazz piece without any sneaky edits.
I know the experience of not feeling seen or appreciated.
The praiseLa La Landhas received so far should make all those feelings disappear.
Right now, its the movie to beat in the Best Picture race, and its no wonder.
After this year, who couldnt use a little song and dance?
