First Man is a refreshing take on a story we've heard a million times. It's an 'apollo movie' that's been stripped of its patriotism and heroics, and instead focuses on brutal realism and success through failure.
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The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards are officially up, and they're a bit disappointing.
La La Land is a living breathing technicolor work of art. A delightfully charming trip down memory lane to the films of Hollywood's golden age, but also so much more. A modern masterpiece with class performances and cinematography so sharp and inventive that it makes a lot of other films look ordinary. It's also a musical for those who aren't that into musicals.
Whiplash director Damien Chazelle may be heading for a Best Picture Oscar this year with his new film La La Land. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone lead this romantic musical that met critical acclaim across the summer festival circuit.
