Are You La La For La La Land? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Are You La La For La La Land?

It's a City of Stars

27
Are You La La For La La Land?
The Daily Dot

City of Stars? More like 'City of Awards'!

The critically acclaimed La La Land has been sweeping all aspects of the award shows left and right this award season. The movie made history at the Golden Globes this year by winning all seven of the awards it was nominated for.

Among some of them being: best motion picture, best actor, and actress in a musical or comedy, as well as best original song.

The film was also nominated 12 times at the Critics' Choice Awards taking home eight of them.

And yesterday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, while not being nominated for Best Picture, La La Land 's Emma Stone took home Best Female Actor in a Leading Role, while Ryan Gosling lost Best Male Actor in a Leading Role to Fences' Denzel Washington.

But the most impressive and ground-breaking achievements this film has attained is that this spectacular film has been nominated for 14 Oscars, tying with All About Eve and Titanic for the most nominations of all time.

But what is it about this spectacular film that makes it so spectacular?

The film directed by Damien Chazelle takes place in 1980's sunny Los Angeles, California and goes on the journey of Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling, and Mia, played by Emma Stone, who are drawn together based on their common desire to do what they love. But as their success starts to pick up they are faced with decisions that begin to tear at their love affair and at the dreams they've worked so hard to achieve.

But what is it about this plot that has everyone spinning in their seats, and telling everyone they know? This movie reminds us of a simpler time. A time when we thought the 'American Dream' was as achievable as dreaming. A story about when a boy meets a girl and they fall in love. But even with this simple concept, there's something else that draws the crowd in.

This film is a musical. A real authentic musical. La La Land consists of 14 beautifully produced songs. And every song is paired with a choreographed dance that depicts everything we want to see. There is no modern movie like it, which sets it apart in so many fantastic ways.

The movie, which was produced with a budget of only $30 million has grossed $179 million worldwide!

So to say the least if you haven't already seen this film, I strongly advise you to see it as soon as you can. As this movie may be one that will go down in movie history.

And stay tuned to see how well the film tops off award season at the Oscars, Sunday, February 26 at 7 P.M. on ABC.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

190322
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

14969
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

457916
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

26665
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments