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On Feb. 26, Los Angeles will become what La La Land promises: A city of stars.
But before the envelopes are opened, we’ve got inside intel on the nominees.
Claire Folger; Merrick Morton; David Bornfriend; Lorey Sebastian; Mark Rogers
He’d also known someone like Chiron.
With an opportunity to tell Juan’s, Ali focused on the man’s empathy.
The joy in that moment should resonate with anyone who watches the film, Ali observes.
“When you peel all the layers away, we’re all the same,” he says.
“We’re all dealing with wanting to be a part of a tribe.
We all need to be supported.
We all need a presence in our lives.
That’s why this story has connected with people.”
“There’s not a tougher guy around than a Texas Ranger,” Bridges says.
“You might think these guys have got this macho presence.
But Joaquin was so confident in his toughness, he didn’t have to project any of that.
He actually had kind of a sweetness about him.”
Tough, confident, and sweet?
We know the jot down.
“That did not happen.”
Affleck remained distant on purpose to maintain their tense dynamic.
On the last day of production, Affleck invited Hedges for a walk.
“That is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”
I was afraid of Michael on the set and he was the good guy."
“He’s burnt-out, cynical, nihilistic,” Shannon says.
“So I kinda love the guy.”
The result is a performance of gravity and humanity.
Patel’s radiance and Saroo’s vulnerability proved a magical alchemy.
“He’s very sexy in it!”
A slumdog no more.
