Cinephile No. 619 "La La Land"

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Written By Nathan Box

I'm usually not a big fan of musicals on the bring screen. I live under the impression that musicals should stay on the stage and never jump ship. With few exceptions, I have never deviated from this idea. "La La Land" is one of those exceptions. From the opening scene of song and dance on a crowded LA freeway to the final montage, I was enthralled and enraptured with what was playing out before me. The story itself isn't a new one. It is still a classic love story with starving artists playing boy and girl this go-round. The big difference here is how the film is shot, produced, lit, and edited. I have never seen a film quite like it and for its unique approach, it should be rewarded. 

Be good to each other, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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